Montego AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Freestyle
Exploded View
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the rear bumper cover.
2. NOTE: Anytime the rear bumper nuts are removed, it is necessary to re-torque the rear bumper double-ended studs.
Remove the 4 rear bumper nuts.
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To install, tighten rear bumper nuts to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
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To install, tighten rear bumper double-ended studs to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
3. Remove the rear bumper.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Inspect the rear bumper double-ended studs for damage. If necessary, install new rear bumper double-ended studs.
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Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
