How to remove the rear bumper chrome step plate?

Remove the wheels if possible.
Remove the two clips from each side (by pulling up the center).
Move the fender liner away to access and remove the 7 mm bolt that is near the corner.
Unscrew the four cargo anchors from the floor of the trunk.
Move the trim panel and remove the 4 10mm bolts.

To get to the license plate lights assembly, you can follow these steps:

Open the rear compartment lid and locate the license plate light assembly inside the trunk lid.
Above the license plate, locate four Philips head screws holding the license plate light assembly inside the trunk lid.
Remove the screws (caution: in winter, plastic is extremely fragile and can break easily).
Once the screws are off, your license light assembly is loose inside the trunk lid.

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Hi Robert,

Please watch videos below and I'm sure it help you !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTQLDfumlBw
https://www.carid.com/ford-sport-trac-rear-bumpers/

regards,
Sonu

as you will see in diagram no the chrome is the main bumper https://www.gmwholesaledirect.com/oem-parts/gm-step-pad-23108158?origin=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjrvpBRC0ARIsAFrFuV8A9c42FbLYRbGX3T2bNF7TvX-qHDf8ZyEUECY-79vBkZH8373wTv0aAuk4EALw_wcB

With step bumper,

1. Release the lamp's retainer from the rear bumper by pulling the lamp up and tilting the bottom of the lamp away from the bumper.
2. Remove the lamp from the rear bumper by rotating it clockwise or counterclockwise

Hi there:
Check this Removal Procedure...



1. Remove the rear bumper step pads.
2. Remove the license plate lamps.
3. Remove the nuts and the bolts that retain the rear bumper impact bar to the bumper bracket.
4. Remove the rear bumper impact bar from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure



Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the rear bumper impact bar to the vehicle as follows:

1.1. Position the bumper impact bar on the bumper brackets so that the holes in the impact bar are aligned with the bracket holes.
1.2. Install 2 bolt plates and 4 nuts on top of the impact bar.
1.3. Install 2 bolt and nuts through the bottom of the impact bar. Tighten the rear bumper impact bar nuts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).

2. Install the license plate lamps.
3. Install the rear bumper step pads.


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1. Remove the screws that secure the license plate lamp assembly to the rear bumper fascia
2. Pull the license plate lamp assembly down and out through the mounting hole in the rear bumper fascia far enough to access and disconnect the wire harness connector.
3. Remove the license plate lamp assembly from the rear bumper fascia.

Front or rear, I am guessing it is the rear as they tend to get the most abuse and or rust! Start by removing the plastic step guard on the top of the bumper (use a flat ply bar) you will see the four bolts (remove those) and directly inline with those from the underside you will see four more (remove those) your bumper is free, there is one wire connector to release (licence plate lights) and simple lift off the bumper.

Rear Bumper: Service and Repair
REAR BUMPER
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the LH and RH rear combination lamps.
2. Remove both the rear wheels and tires.
3. Remove the LH and RH splash shields.
4. Remove the rear bumper fascia clips and screws, then remove the rear bumper fascia.
5. Remove the rear energy absorbing foam.
6. Remove the rear bumper reinforcement.
7. Remove the rear bumper supports.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. From underneath the rear of the vehicle, grasp the lamp socket and rotate it 1/4 turn.
   
2. Pull the lamp socket from the lens.
   
3. Pull the bulb from the socket
   
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
   

Exploded view of the rear license plate light assembly-step bumper shown, other styles are similar

LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB
REMOVAL

1. Remove screws attaching license plate lamp to rear bumper
2. Remove lamp from bumper.
3. Remove bulb socket from lamp.
4. Pull bulb from socket.

INSTALLATION

1. Install bulb into socket.
2. Install bulb socket into lamp.
3. Place lamp in position.
4. Install screws attaching license plate lamp to rear bumper.