How to remove rear bumper ford focus 2004 - 2004 Ford Focus

ABNORMAL REAR TYRE WEAR Ford Focus 2000-2004

"Ford Motor Company told dealers that they may need to replace the rear upper control arms on Ford Focus models. The models include: 2000 through 2004 Focus Sedan, Wagon, ZX3 and ZX5 series.

According to Ford, consumers have been experiencing more than normal wear to the inside of the rear tire(s). Should owners experience such a condition, then they should bring their vehicle in to a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for a possible adjustment. Ford will check the rear camber and, if possible, make an adjustment. If an adjustment to the vehicle's rear camber is necessary beyond the negative end of specification, then the dealership will need to source replacement rear upper control arm(s)."

The Ford Motor Company parts service kit required for this replacement is 3S4Z-1A154-AA. Ford will perform the replacement of parts under provisions of the bumper to bumper warranty under Technical Service Bulletin T31305.

This is considered a "silent recall" where upon Ford may NOT notify owners of this condition. " ( From 2003........)

This no doubt is the likely problem with your car or it could just be in need of a wheel alignment. In any event the previous owner(s) may never had put the car in for the rear suspension modification.
If the fix was undertaken, Ford will have a record of it under your Vehicle Identification Number(VIN).

As the car is out of warranty and given the age(2002 model) I expect you will have to pay for the fix if the problem is the suspension components and not simply the car being in need of a wheel alignment which routinely needs to be done every 12000 miles or so in any event.

Hope this helps.

To top up AC then the low pressure connection is under the front wing right side at the front directly behind the bumper ,remove the plastic inner wing at the front to gain access

raise and support front of vehicle, remove radiator grill, remove the headlamps, disconnect the wiring from the indicators and fog lamps.
undo the screws holding wheel arch liner to front wings (1 each side) and the screws (3 each side) securing the bumper to the wings.Release the 6 securing clips from the top of the bumper cover and the 3 from the bottom. with someone helping, pull out the sides of the bumper and slide forward. Fitting is in reverse order

There are 4 bolts (upper) that fixes the bumper, under the bumper, there are bumper sliders as well as the sides. Remove the 4 bolts, fender linings and slide off bumper clips from the sliders

No need to remove it just fill the dent and repaint it.

It goes under the bumper

Remove the rear bumper and push clips out from the inside of the bumper. Careful these tabs are plastic molded to the pad.

Pop the Hatchback open and remove the connectors
from the top of the bumper cover.

Optional Step: Using a Floor Jack, raise both sides
of the car in the back, supporting both sides with
jack stands, and remove the rear wheels.

Using Torx Bits, remove the inner rear wheel well
lining.

Get behind the rear wheel well and loosen the bolts
holding the bumper brackets on. They're pretty
difficult to find and remove. Be Patient. Do the
same to the other side.

Remove the rear bumper cover by pulling the cover
outward from the part nearest the wheel on both
sides. Once removed, take off the 2 black mounting
brackets from the bumper cover.

the rear drums on a focus are a pain to do,you have to remove the four bolts behind it and the drum will come off with a few taps of a hammer, the trouble is the bolts are hard to get to,you will need a 13mm socket and lots of extension bars. Be careful not to damage the brake pipes because they are very close to the bolts.good luck.

NO WAY. You can get an entire bumper for $80-100
It is only about $120 for a shop to put it on. (If you get the bumper yourself)
I would have to say no more that $300