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Rear Bumper: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER 
    1. Apply protective tape.
      Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape
      G05114893Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 7 bolts and the 2 screws.
      Fig 2: Identifying Rear Bumper Bolts & Screws
      G05114894Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. w/ Back Sonar:
      1. Disconnect the 2 wire to wire connectors.
        Fig 3: Identifying Wire Connectors
        G05114895Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disengage the 6 claws and the 2 clips and remove the rear bumper cover.
      Fig 4: Identifying Rear Bumper Cover Claws & Clips
      G05114896Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE REAR BUMPER END RETAINER LH 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear bumper end retainer.
    3. Fig 5: Identifying Rear Bumper End Retainer Claws
      G05114897Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE REAR BUMPER END RETAINER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  5. REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER LH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the rear bumper upper retainer.
    3. Fig 6: Identifying Rear Bumper Upper Retainer Claws
      G05114898Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  7. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear bumper energy absorber.
      Fig 7: Identifying Rear Bumper Energy Absorber Claws
      G05114899Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE STAY LH 
    1. Remove the bolt and the rear bumper side stay.
      Fig 8: Identifying Rear Bumper Side Stay Bolt
      G05114900Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE STAY RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and the rear bumper side support.
      Fig 9: Identifying Rear Bumper Side Support Sub-Assembly Bolts
      G05114901Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR BRACKET LH 
    1. Remove the bolt and the rear bumper bar bracket.
      Fig 10: Identifying Rear Bumper Bar Bracket Bolt
      G05114902Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR BRACKET RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.