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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Adhesive Tape
WARNING:
If the clockspring is not correctly centralized, it may fail
prematurely. If in doubt, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to
follow these instructions may increase the risk of serious personal
injury or death in a crash...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Open the fuel filler door.
Release the retaining tab and slide the fuel filler door from the fuel filler door hinge...