Rear Bumper: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER
- Remove the 9 screws and 7 clips.
- Put protective tape under the quarter panel.
- Detach the 12 claws and remove the bumper cover.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER PROTECTOR
HINT:
When removing the bumper protector, heat the bumper protector.
Standard heating temperature
STANDARD HEATING TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONItem Specified Condition bumper protector 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) - Using a moulding remover, remove the bumper protector.
- REMOVE REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY LH
- Remove the screw and reflex reflector.
- REMOVE REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
- Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the bumper side support.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH
- Remove the screw.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the side retainer.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Wide Body)
- Detach the 5 outside moulding retainers and remove the moulding.NOTE:
- If reusing the extension, take care not to damage the moulding.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
- Detach the 5 outside moulding retainers and remove the moulding.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for Wide Body)
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.