The attachment points may differ depending on the year of manufacture.

Front bumper

-wheel the wheels to the side.

-in the wheel arches, take out the caps and Unscrew the screws that secure the wheel arch liners (front part).

-disconnect the connectors from the fog lights and side direction indicators (if any).

-Unscrew the screws and nuts that secure the corners of the bumper to the fenders.

-Unscrew the screws that secure the lower part.

-remove the clips under the radiator grille and in the fenders.

-with an assistant, pull the bumper forward.

Mercury Mountaineer Front Bumper Attachment Diagram

 

Rear bumper

⇒Tips for removing bumpers and how to avoid breaking anything..⇐

-open the trunk lid.

-in the opening of the trunk, Unscrew the screws.

-remove the taillights.

-Unscrew the screws under the taillights.

-in the wheel arches, Unscrew the screws that secure the wheel arch liners and the sides of the bumper.

-release the latches in the wings.

-with an assistant, we pull the bumper back (look behind the wires).

-disconnect the connectors of the electrical equipment (if any).

Mercury Mountaineer Rear Bumper Mounting Diagram