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Rear Bumper: Removal

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  1. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER 
    1. Remove the 9 screws and 7 clips.
    2. Put protective tape under the quarter panel.
      Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bumper Cover Screws And Clips
      G04492231Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Detach the 12 claws and remove the bumper cover.
      Fig 2: Identifying Rear Bumper Cover Claws
      G04492232Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PROTECTOR 

    HINT:

    When removing the bumper protector, heat the bumper protector.

    Standard heating temperature 

    STANDARD HEATING TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION

    Item Specified Condition
    bumper protector 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    1. Using a moulding remover, remove the bumper protector.
      Fig 3: Identifying Bumper Protector
      G04492233Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the screw and reflex reflector.
      Fig 4: Identifying Screw And Reflex Reflector
      G04492234Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  5. REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.
      Fig 5: Identifying Bolts And Reinforcement
      G04492235Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the bumper side support.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Fig 6: Identifying Claw And Bumper Side Support
      G04492236Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  8. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the side retainer.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Fig 7: Identifying Claw And Side Retainer
      G04492237Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Wide Body) 
    1. 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.
      Fig 8: Identifying Rear Bumper Side Moulding Sub-Assembly
      G04492238Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for Wide Body) 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.