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Front Bumper (Exterior Body Panels): Replacement

HINT:

The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.

  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1 
    1. Remove the 2 clips and 2 bolts.
    2. Remove the 2 screws and under cover.
      Fig 1: Removing Engine Under Cover No.1
      G03479467Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and 2 clips.
    2. Partially remove the splash shield.

    HINT:

    Do not remove the splash shield completely but partially so that the bumper cover can be removed.

    Fig 2: Removing Splash Shield
    G03479468Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSY RH 
    Fig 3: Removing Bumper Cover
    G03479469Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER 
    1. Put protective tape under the front fender.
    2. w/ Headlamp washer:
      1. Remove the washer hose clip.
      2. Using a screwdriver, pull out the front washer nozzle.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Disconnect the fog lamp connectors.
    4. Remove the 2 screws and 3 clips.
    5. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the bumper cover.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  5. REMOVE HEADLAMP WASHER ACTUATOR SUB-ASSY LH (W/ HEADLAMP CLEANER) 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and actuator.
  6. REMOVE HEADLAMP WASHER ACTUATOR SUB-ASSY RH (W/ HEADLAMP CLEANER) 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and actuator.
  7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER 
  8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.
  9. REMOVE LASER RADAR SENSOR 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the wire harness clamp.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the sensor connector.
    3. Remove the sensor.
  10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER STAY NO. 2 LH 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and bumper stay.
  11. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER STAY NO. 2 RH 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and bumper stay.
  12. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and mounting bracket.
  13. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER GARNISH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the 7 clips and bumper garnish.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  14. REMOVE FOG LAMP ASSY LH 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the fog lamp.
      Fig 4: Disengaging Claws And Removing Fog Lamp
      G03479470Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE FOG LAMP ASSY RH 
    1. Remove the nut and fog lamp.
  16. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the hole cover.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  17. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  18. REMOVE HEADLAMP MOUNTING BRACKET 
  19. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT (a) Install the reinforcement with the 6 bolts. 

    Torque: 77 N.m (780 kgf.cm, 57 ft.lbf) 

  20. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER 
    1. Install the bumper cover with the 2 screws and 3 clips.
    2. Connect the fog lamp connectors.
  21. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSY LH 
    1. Install the splash shield with the 2 screws and 2 clips.
      Fig 5: Installing Splash Shield With Screws And Clips
      G03479471Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.