REAR BUMPER (for Hatchback): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Yaris. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL LH
1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips and the rear bumper side seal.
REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

Fig 1: Locating Clips And Rear Bumper Side Seal
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REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER
1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape
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2. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
3. Remove the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Clips And Bolts
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4. Insert a clip remover into the engaged portion between the rear bumper and rear bumper side retainer, 20 mm (0.787 in.) from the end of the rear bumper arch.
5. Pull the rear bumper outward while pushing the rear bumper side retainer downward.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Rear Bumper Clearance
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6. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 6 claws.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Protective Tape
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7. Disengage the 4 claws.
8. Disconnect the license plate light connector and remove the rear bumper cover.
  
  Fig 6: Locating License Plate Light Connector
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REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH
1. Remove the screw.
2. Using a clip remover, disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear bumper side retainer.
REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

Fig 7: Locating Claws And Rear Bumper Side Retainer
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REMOVE REAR BUMPER SHIELD CENTER BRACKET
HINT:

Use the same procedure to remove all the rear bumper shield center brackets.
1. Disengage the 4 claws and the rear bumper shield center bracket.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Claws And Rear Bumper Shield Center Bracket
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REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
1. Remove the 4 nuts and the rear bumper reinforcement.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Nuts And Rear Bumper Reinforcement
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REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the 3 bolts and the rear bumper arm.
REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

Fig 10: Locating Bolts And Rear Bumper Arm
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