Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
Rear Bumper Bracket: Service and Repair
BUMPER BRACKET - REAR, SPORT TRAC
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the rear bumper cover.
2. NOTE: This step may require an assistant.
Remove the rear bumper assembly.
1. Remove the four rear bumper bracket to frame nuts (two each side).
2. Remove a stud plate from one side.
3. Remove the rear bumper assembly
3. Remove the rear bumper bracket assembly.
1. Remove the rear bumper beam nuts.
2. Remove the rear bumper hitch plate to rear bumper beam bracket nuts and bolts.
3. Remove the rear bumper bracket assembly.
4. Remove the nuts, stud plate, and separate the rear bumper brackets.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.