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Front Bumper: Removal

  1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:
    • After the power switch is turned OFF, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch OFF, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )
  9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING LH  (See REMOVAL  )
  10. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING RH 

    HINT.

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 
    1. Remove the 5 screws and clip, extension pad.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Extension Pad, Clip And Screws
      G05786600Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side

  13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 clips
    2. Partially remove the fender liner

      HINT.

      It is not necessary to fully remove the fender liner. Partially remove it so that the bumper assembly can be removed later

      Fig 2: Removing Front Fender Liner RH
      G04950701Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH 

    HINT.

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side

  15. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER 
    1. Put protective tape around the front bumper
    2. Remove the 8 screws
      Fig 3: Identifying Front Bumper Cover And Screws
      G05786602Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Detach the clip and remove the bumper seal bracket

      HINT.

      Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side

      Fig 4: Identifying Bumper Seal Bracket With Clip
      G05786603Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Detach the 6 claws and disconnect the front bumper as shown in the illustration

      HINT:

      Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side

      Fig 5: Identifying Front Bumper Claws
      G05786604Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors and No. 4 engine room main wire connector and remove the front bumper
  16. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER 
    1. Remove the energy absorber
    Fig 6: Identifying Front Bumper Energy Absorber
    G04946428Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Disconnect the cooler thermistor connector
    2. Remove the height control cleaner from the reinforcement
    3. w/ Headlight Cleaner System.

      Detach the 4 headlight cleaner hose clamps.

    4. Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.
    Fig 7: Identifying Reinforcement And Bolts
    G05786606Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER 
    1. Remove the absorber.
    Fig 8: Identifying Front Lower Bumper Absorber
    G04946430Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER 
    1. Remove the 3 clips.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and suspension crossmember.
    Fig 9: Identifying Suspension Crossmember And Bolts
    G04946431Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 clips and radiator support opening cover.
    Fig 10: Identifying Radiator Support Opening Cover And Clips
    G04946432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Detach the claws and remove the retainer.
    3. Fig 11: Identifying Retainer And Clips
      G04946433Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH 

    HINT

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  23. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT LH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and bumper bar reinforcement
    2. Fig 12: Identifying Bumper Bar Reinforcement And Screws
      G05786611Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT RH 

    HINT

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side