Ford Fusion: Bumpers / Rear Bumper Cover. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the rear wheels and tires.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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On both sides.
Remove the inner wheel liner to rear bumper cover pin-type retainers and the bolts.
Torque:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
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On both sides.
Remove the nut and the spring clip and then position the wheel well liner aside.
Torque:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
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Remove the lower rear bumper cover to the body screws.
Torque:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
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Remove the rear lamp assemblies.
Refer to: Rear Lamp Assembly - 4-Door (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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On both sides.
Remove the pin-type retainer.
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On both sides.
Release the rear bumper cover from the rear bumper cover brackets and position the rear bumper cover aside.
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Disconnect the rear bumper harness electrical connector.
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Position the weatherstrip aside.
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Using a non-marring tool, release the retaining tabs and pull outward to disengage.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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With the help of an assistant.
Remove the rear bumper cover.
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On both sides.
Inspect the bumper reinforcements for damage to the bumper cover tabs.
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On both sides, if required.
Remove the screws, release the tab and the remove the rear bumper cover side brackets.
Torque:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
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Inspect the bumper reinforcements for damage to the bumper cover gripping surfaces.
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If required.
Remove the screws, the trim pin and the damaged rear bracket.
Torque:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hot Air Gun
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front bumper cover...
Other information:
WARNING: To help avoid personal
injury, always use caution when in
reverse (R) and when using the sensing
system.
WARNING: The system may not
detect objects with surfaces that absorb
reflection. Always drive with due care
and attention. Failure to take care may
result in a crash...
Fuel filler door.
Fuel tank filler valve.
Fuel tank filler pipe.
Your vehicle does not have a fuel tank filler
cap.
Left-hand side. To open the fuel
filler door, press the center rear
edge of the fuel filler door and
then release.
Right-hand side...