Rear Bumper: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD SUBASSEMBLY REAR LH
1. Using a clip remover, remove the clip.
2. Remove the 6 screws and detach the claw. Then remove the mudguard.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Screws & Mudguard
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REMOVE QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD SUBASSEMBLY REAR RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER
1. w/Tow hitch receiver:
  Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the rear bumper lower cover.
2. w/Tow hitch receiver:
  Remove the 4 bolts and the tow hitch receiver.
  
  HINT:
  
  Before removing the tow hitch receiver, loosen the rear bumper cover.
3. Remove the 4 bolts.
4. Remove the 4 bolts and bumper cover.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Bolts & Bumper Cover Bracket
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