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How To Remove Rear Bumper On 1999-04 Mustang | New Edge

Follow Late Model Restoration's step by step article and video that shows you how to remove your 1999-04 New Edge Mustang's Rear Bumper.

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  1. Open the trunk.
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  3. Locate the inner trunk liner to remove all push pins and wing nuts.
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  5. Peel back or remove the liner to access the bumper cover retaining nuts.
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  7. Remove all the nuts located in the trunk on both the passenger and drive side (4 total).
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  9. Remove the 3 nuts in the center below the latch.
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  11. Rais the rear of your vehicle by using a lift or jack stands.
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  13. On the rear quarter panel opening, locate the phillips head screws and remove them (2 per side).
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  15. Remove all of the push pins along the bottom edge of the bumper cover (1 on each side and 3 in the center of the bumper).
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  17. Once all of the hardware is off, carefully pull down on each side of the bumper to clear all of the attaching studs.
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  19. Slide the rear bumper rearwards, having someone help if needed and you’re all done!
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How To Remove Rear Bumper (1999-2004 New Edge Mustang)

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Published on 2020-07-13
If you're a proud owner of a 99-04 New Edge Mustang, then removing your rear bumper to install a new one or just doing some basic maintenance is fairly common. So we're here to help you out and walk you through the simple steps to get it done.