Lincoln Corsair: Bumpers / Removal and Installation - Rear Bumper
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
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Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Vehicles without trailer tow package
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Remove the screws, the trim-pin and the rear bracket.
Torque:
18 lb.in (2 Nm)
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On both sides.
Remove the push pins and the lower inner bumper closeout panel.
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With the help of an assistant.
Remove the nuts and the rear bumper.
Torque:
46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
Vehicles with trailer tow package
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On both sides.
Remove the push pins and the lower inner bumper closeout panel.
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Disconnect the trailor tow electrical connector.
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On both sides.
Remove the bolts.
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With the help of an assistant.
Remove the rear bumper.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Vehicles with trailer tow package
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With the help of an assistant, on both sides.
Install the rear bumper and hand tighten the bolts.
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With the help of an assistant, on both sides.
Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
Torque:
85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Remove the screws and the front bumper cover reinforcement...
Other information:
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Remove the screws and the front bumper cover reinforcement.
On both sides.
Remove the screws, release the tabs and remove the stone deflector...
Inspection
NOTE:
Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur.
Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) pin bosses,
(3) skirts and the (4) tops of the pistons. If wear marks, scores or
glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted
connecting rod...