How to service the rear bumper cover on 2005 Ford Explorer?

The service procedure for Explorer and Mountaineer rear bumper covers starts by taking off their taillamps followed by removing bracket bolts which need to be tightened to 6 Nm (53 lb-in) when reinstalling. When installing the rear bumper cover begin by tightening each of the ten bumper cover pin-type retainers and the two rear bumper bracket bolts to 6 Nm (53 lb-in). The first step is to disconnect the rear parking aid sensor electrical connector and then remove the bumper cover through lifting the outer corners upward followed by pulling it straight out to protect the cover from damage. First replace all required components before finishing the installation by backward-following the removal process.

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2005 Ford Explorer Bumper Cover, Rear Part Number: 4L2Z-17K835-DAB
$213.25 MSRP: $295.01
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover; Bumper Cover, Rear
- Position: Rear
- Base No.: 17K835
- Item Weight: 9.40 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4L2Z-17K835-DAB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2005 Ford Explorer Bumper Cover, Rear Part Number: 1L2Z-17K835-LA
$167.97 MSRP: $259.22
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover; Bumper Cover, Rear
- Position: Rear
- Base No.: 17K835
- Item Weight: 8.90 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1L2Z-17K835-LA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2005 Ford Explorer Bumper Cover, Front Part Number: 2L2Z-17D957-SAPTM
$169.34 MSRP: $261.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bumper Assembly - Front; Bumper Cover, Front
- Position: Front
- Base No.: 17D957B
- Item Weight: 12.80 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 2L2Z-17D957-SAPTM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2005 Ford Explorer Bumper Cover, Rear Part Number: 4L2Z-17K835-CAB
$182.35 MSRP: $386.63
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover; Bumper Cover, Rear
- Position: Rear
- Base No.: 17K835
- Item Weight: 10.30 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4L2Z-17K835-CAB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2005 Ford Explorer Bumper Cover, Front Part Number: 4L2Z-17D957-CAPTM
$223.88 MSRP: $348.72
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bumper Assembly - Front; Bumper Cover, Front
- Position: Front
- Base No.: 17D957B
- Item Weight: 9.00 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4L2Z-17D957-CAPTM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2005 Ford Explorer Bumper Cover, Rear Part Number: 1L2Z-17K835-ZA
$205.30 MSRP: $298.83
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover; Bumper Cover, Rear
- Position: Rear
- Base No.: 17K835
- Item Weight: 8.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1L2Z-17K835-ZA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2005 Ford Explorer Bumper Cover, Black, Rear Part Number: 5L2Z-17K835-AAD
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover; Bumper Cover, Rear
- Position: Rear
- Base No.: 17K835
- Item Weight: 9.00 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5L2Z-17K835-AAD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- XLS, XLS Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

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Q: How to service the rear bumper cover on 2005 Ford Explorer?
A: The service procedure for Explorer and Mountaineer rear bumper covers starts by taking off their taillamps followed by removing bracket bolts which need to be tightened to 6 Nm (53 lb-in) when reinstalling. When installing the rear bumper cover begin by tightening each of the ten bumper cover pin-type retainers and the two rear bumper bracket bolts to 6 Nm (53 lb-in). The first step is to disconnect the rear parking aid sensor electrical connector and then remove the bumper cover through lifting the outer corners upward followed by pulling it straight out to protect the cover from damage. First replace all required components before finishing the installation by backward-following the removal process.