Ford Fiesta: Bumpers / Rear Bumper Cover. Removal and Installation
Removal
All vehicles
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
5-door shown, 4-door is similar.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the screws.
4-Door
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Remove the rear lamp assembly.
Refer to: Rear Lamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
5-Door
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Remove the rear lamp assembly.
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Remove the screws and position the rear lamp assembly.
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Release the rear lamp assembly bulb holders.
All vehicles
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On each side.
Remove the rear bumper cover to rear bumper cover mounting bracket pin-type retainer.
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
4-Door
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NOTE:
If equipped.
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On each side.
Remove the rear mudflap pin-type retainers.
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NOTE:
If equipped.
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On each side.
Release the tabs and remove the rear mudflap.
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On each side.
Position the rear fender liner aside.
5-Door
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On each side.
Remove the screws and position the rear fender liner aside.
All vehicles
NOTE:
5-door shown, 4-door is similar.
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NOTE:
If equipped.
Disconnect the rear bumper harness electrical connector.
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On each side.
Remove the rear bumper cover to bumper cover bracket bolt.
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Remove the lower rear bumper cover pin-type retainers.
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Release the clips on each side and remove the rear bumper cover.
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Inspect the bumper cover brackets. If required install new bumper cover brackets.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
All vehicles
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)...
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Disassembly steps in this procedure may contain assembly details.
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Check
NOTE:
No factory-equipped vehicle should have more than a 25 mA
(0.025 amp) – 50 mA (0.050) draw depending on the vehicle's accessories.
Check for current drains on the battery in excess of 25 mA (0.025 amp) –
50 mA (0.050) with all the electrical accessories off and the vehicle
at rest for at least 40 minutes...
Removal
Negative battery cable
If equipped, remove the battery monitoring sensor.
Refer to: Battery Monitoring Sensor (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
Remove the nut...