Ford 1L2Z-17K835-LA
Bumper Cover, Rear

The first step to replace or remove a rear bumper cover on Explorer and Mountaineer and Explorer Sport Trac is to uninstall both tail lamp assemblies. The next action involves removing the two bolts that secure the rear bumper cover bracket while tightening them to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft) torque specification after installation. Start by removing both rear bumper bracket bolts before taking out the ten bumper cover pin-type retainers. The rear parking aid sensor electrical connector needs disconnection only if the vehicle has this feature. The rear bumper cover should be extracted with care by lifting its outer corners while you keep the cover from twisting so you can pull it straight upwards. Follow the removal steps backwards for installing the new bumper cover and transferring component pieces along the process.

First remove both tail lamp assemblies during the process of rear bumper cover replacement on the Explorer, Mountaineer, and Explorer Sport Trac models. Removal of the two rear bumper cover bracket bolts starts the process but apply torque to them at 11 Nm (8 lb-ft) during installation. The installation process begins by taking out the nine bumper cover pin-type retainers and the rear parking aid sensor electrical connector if installed. Exercise safe work practices on the bumper cover removal since twisting could cause damage while you should elevate the outer corners before pulling it up and out. Reinstall all needed components while performing the opposite steps needed during removal.

Release the bumper cover-to-fender clips.

Disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors and the side turn signal lamp electrical connectors if equipped.

The bolts should be tightened to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

Take out the ten bumper cover pin-type retainers and the two rear bumper bracket bolts, tightening them to 6 Nm (53 lb-in) during installation.

Reverse the steps taken during removal.