Lincoln Corsair: Bumpers / Removal and Installation - Rear Bumper Cover

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the screws.
   Torque: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

1. Remove the screws.
   Torque: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

1. Remove the push pins and position the fender liner aside.
   

1. Remove the push pins, the trim pin and position the fender liner aside.
   

1. On both sides.
   Release the retainers, the clips and position the rear quarter panel moulding aside.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Disconnect the rear bumper harness electrical connectors.
   

1. 
   
   1. Remove the push pins.
      
   2. If equipped.
      Remove the screws.
      Torque: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

1. On both sides.
   Position the liftgate opening trim panel up.
   

1. On both sides.
   Remove the screw and the trim pin.
   Torque: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

1. On both sides.
   Remove the screw.
   Torque: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

1. With the help of an assistant.
   Remove the rear bumper cover.
   
   1. Position the luggage compartment weatherstrip aside.
      
   2. Release the sides of the rear bumper cover from the side brackets.
      
   3. Using a non-marring tool, release the center of the rear bumper cover from the rear bracket.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. On both sides.
   Inspect the side bracket for damage.
   

1. If required, on both sides.
   Remove the screws, the trim-pin and the damaged side bracket.
   Torque: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

1. Inspect the rear bracket for damage.
   

1. If required.
   Remove the screws, the trim-pin and the rear bracket.
   Torque: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. If replacing the rear bumper cover.
   Carry out the azimuth and elevation system checks.
   Refer to: Azimuth System Check (413-13C Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Active Park Assist, General Procedures).
   Refer to: Azimuth System Check (413-13A Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid, General Procedures).
   Refer to: Elevation System Check (413-13A Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid, General Procedures).
   

1. If any sensor fails the check, diagnose the sensor fault.
   Refer to: Parking Aid (413-13C Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Active Park Assist, Diagnosis and Testing).
   Refer to: Parking Aid (413-13A Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid, Diagnosis and Testing).