Escape 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Escape Is Shown, Mariner Is Similar (Part 2)
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
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Prior to removal of the front bumper cover, place tape at the corners of the bumper cover and below the headlamps to prevent damage to
the paint.
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On Mariner vehicles, when removing and installing the rear bumper cover, carefully remove the RH outer bumper cover mount around
the exhaust pipe to avoid breaking the RH outer bumper cover mount.
1. Remove the 2 rear bumper cover-to-splash shield bolts (1 each side).
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).
2. CAUTION: When removing the outer rear bumper cover pin-type retainers, use caution to prevent breaking the outer rear bumper
cover mounts.
Remove the 2 center and 2 outer rear bumper cover pin-type retainers.
3. Remove the 6 rear bumper cover screws.
4. 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).
5. If equipped, disconnect the parking aid system electrical connector.
6. Remove the rear bumper cover.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When installing, position the rear bumper cover into the bumper slides.