Removal and Replacement

Bumper Cover - Rear, Taurus, Sable

Removal and Installation

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

2. Remove the rear lamps.

3. Remove the 8 rear bumper cover screws (4 each side) and 2 scrivets (1 each side) in the wheel well.

4. From inside the luggage compartment, remove the luggage compartment trim panel.

5. Remove the 2 plastic rivets (1 each side) from the upper rear bumper cover.





6. Remove the 6 rear bumper cover nuts.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

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

8. Disconnect the license plate lamp electrical connector, if equipped.

9. NOTE: The forward upper of the bumper cover must be pulled outward to unclip it from the body.

Remove the rear bumper cover.

10. Inspect the bumper cover mounting reinforcements for damage. If necessary, install new bumper cover mounting reinforcements before installation.





11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.