Escape 4WD V6-3.0L (2008)
Rear Bumper Cover With Trailer Hitch (Part 2)
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the 2 rear bumper cover lower screws (1 each side).
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To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
2. Remove the 4 rear bumper cover center screws.
3. Remove the 2 rear bumper cover lower pushpins.
4. Remove the 2 rear splash shield-to-rear bumper cover screws (1 each side).
5. Remove the 2 rear bumper cover upper screws (1 each side).
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To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
6. Remove the 2 liftgate alignment bumper bolts and the 2 liftgate alignment bumpers.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
7. Disconnect the parking aid system or trailer tow electrical connector, if equipped.
8. Remove the rear bumper cover.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When installing, position the rear bumper cover into the bumper slides.
