Mariner | 2008-2011 | Base, Hybrid, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
Q: How to service the rear bumper cover on Mercury Cougar?
A: The service of rear bumper cover starts with removing rear lamp assemblies while loosening both right-hand and left-hand rear wheel nuts. Start the process by lifting the vehicle onto stands and then dismount the rear wheels. The first step is to separate the antilock braking system sensor together with brake pad wear wiring from their clips before removing the fender splash shields. First disconnect the bumper cover from the fenders and then take out the license plate lamps before separating their electrical connections. You must remove both the lower and upper fixings of the bumper cover after the initial steps. A correct approach for bumper cover installation involves following the opposite steps for removal.
Q: How to service the rear bumper cover on Mercury Grand Marquis?
A: The service process for rear bumper cover begins with correctly supporting the vehicle in a raised position. You need to begin by removing rear bumper cover screws and proceeding with taking out six pin-type retainers which are split between three on either side. Each side contains three screws for the rear bumper cover which needs to be removed followed by lower the vehicle. Unfasten the pin-type retainers from the luggage compartment rear trim panel along with the luggage compartment lining material placed to the side. First detach the four nuts on each rear side of the bumper cover before pulling out the six other nuts located on either side to disconnect the rear bumper cover. Simply execute the very opposite steps to reinstall the new cover.
Q: How to service and repair the front bumper cover on Mercury Mariner?
A: The first step to service or repair the bumper cover is to tape the corners along with the area under the headlamps to secure the paint. After shifting the vehicle into NEUTRAL position you can mount it on the hoist. Your task includes removing the side 6 pin-type retainers (3 each) and 4 fender splash shield bolts (2 each). Reinstall these hardware components with torque specs set to 8 Nm (71 lb-in). Start by loosening and then retighten the 4 air deflector bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) specifications while installation occurs. Disengage both of the optional pin-type retainers found in the middle of the front bumper cover and the single retainers attached to each outer side. Disconnect fog lamp electrical connectors only when they are present. The installation of the front bumper cover begins by extracting its two upper bolts followed by removing it while tightening both components to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) torque. Reattachment of the front bumper cover requires insertion into the bumper slides and simultaneous pressure towards the inner sides from the bottom headlamp corners until it clicks into place.