Lincoln Aviator 2020-2023 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Bumpers / Removal and Installation - Rear Bumper

Lincoln Aviator: Bumpers / Removal and Installation - Rear Bumper

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles

Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).

Vehicles without trailer tow package

On both sides.
Remove the bolt, release the tab and position the exhaust isolator assembly aside.
Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

With the help of an assistant.
Remove the bolts and the rear bumper.
Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

Vehicles with trailer tow package

On both sides.
Remove the bolt, release the tab and position the exhaust isolator assembly aside.
Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

Disconnect the trailor tow electrical connector, the retainer and remove the wiring harness.

With the help of an assistant.
Remove the bolts and the rear bumper.
Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Child Safety Locks

When the child safety locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

Lincoln Aviator. Child Safety Locks

The child safety lock control is on the driver door.

Press the control to switch the child safety locks on. Press the control again to switch them off. A light on the child safety control illuminates when you switch them on.