Ford Ecosport: Bumpers / Removal and Installation - Rear Bumper Cover
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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On both sides.
Remove the pin-type retainers, the clip, the screw and position the wheel liner aside.
Torque:
15 lb.in (1.7 Nm)
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On both sides.
Remove the screws.
Torque:
15 lb.in (1.7 Nm)
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NOTE:
RH side only.
Disconnect the rear bumper harness electrical connector,
detach the wiring harness retainers and remove the push pin.
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NOTE:
LH side only.
Disconnect the rear bumper harness electrical connector,
detach the wiring harness retainers and remove the push pin.
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Using the pliers squeeze the clips and position the strut aside.
Use the General Equipment: Long Nose Pliers
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Remove the stud and washer.
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Remove the screws.
Torque:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
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Remove the clips and the rear air deflector.
Torque:
19 lb.in (2.2 Nm)
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Remove the pushpins, release the tabs and remove the bumper cover.
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With the help of an assistant.
Remove the screws and the rear bumper cover.
Torque:
1.:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
2.:
53 lb.in (6 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 and the damaged bracket.
Torque:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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If replacing the rear bumper cover.
Carry out the azimuth and elevation system checks.
Refer to: Azimuth System Check (413-13A Parking Aid, General Procedures).
Refer to: Elevation System Check (413-13A Parking Aid, General Procedures).
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If any sensor fails the check, diagnose the sensor fault.
Refer to: Parking Aid (413-13A Parking Aid, Diagnosis and Testing).
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
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Symptom Charts
Symptom Chart - Gasoline Engine Performance
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-161
(T97P-1175-A)
Installer, HalfshaftTKIT-1997-LM2TKIT-1997-F/FM2TKIT-1997-FLM2
204-348/3Remover/Installer, Wheel Hub/Wheel Bearing
205-D070
(D93P-1175-B)
Remover, Front Wheel Hub
308-095Installer, Input Shaft Bearing
308-604Installer, Output Drive Flange Seal
308-643Installer, Input..