Removal and Replacement

Bumper Cover - Rear, Taurus X

Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the rear lamps.

3. If equipped, disconnect the rear parking aid electrical connector.

4. Remove the 5 rear bumper cover scrivets from the liftgate opening.

5. Remove the 2 rear bumper cover pin-type retainers from the bottom of the beam.

6. Remove the 2 bolts (1 each side) from the wheel lip moulding on the underside of the vehicle.

7. NOTE: The rear bumper cover must be lifted slightly to remove it from the body at the forward outboard position.

Remove the rear bumper cover.

8. Inspect the bumper cover mounting reinforcements for damage. If necessary, install new bumper cover mounting reinforcements.





9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.