Rear Bumper: Removal

REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
REMOVE QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD SUB-ASSEMBLY REAR LH (w/ Mudguard)
1. Remove the 3 clips, screw and quarter panel mudguard sub-assembly rear LH.
REMOVE QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD SUB-ASSEMBLY REAR RH (w/ Mudguard)

Fig 1: Removing Quarter Panel Mudguard Sub-Assembly Rear LH (W/ Mudguard)
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL RH
1. Remove the 3 screws, 2 clips and rear bumper side seal RH.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Rear Bumper Side Seal RH
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE PROTECTOR
1. Remove the 2 screws and 2 clips.
2. Release the claw and remove the fuel tank filler pipe protector.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Protector
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE REAR BUMPER STOPPER UPPER
1. Remove the 2 screws and rear bumper stopper upper.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Rear Bumper Stopper Upper Screws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER
1. Remove the 2 screws, 2 clips and 4 nuts.
  
  Fig 5: Installing Rear Bumper Cover With Nuts, Screws And Clips
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Insert a screwdriver with its tip taped between the rear bumper cover and rear bumper cover retainer. Raise the rear bumper cover and pull it forward to disengage the claw.
  
  Fig 6: Inserting Screw Between Rear Bumper Cover And Retainer
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Put protective tape under the quarter panel.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Protective Tape Under Quarter Panel
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Using a screwdriver with its tip taped, push down on the claw of the rear bumper cover as shown in the illustration. Raise the rear bumper cover and pull it forward to disengage the claw.
5. Raise the rear bumper cover and pull it forward to disengage the claw. Remove the rear bumper cover.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Rear Bumper Cover
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002