REAR BUMPER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

If the bumper is damaged, there is a possibility that the installation area of the blind spot monitor sensor may be deformed and the blind spot monitor system may not operate correctly, so visually inspect the blind spot monitor sensor installation area (frame, stud bolt) to make sure it is not dentedor bent.

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If the visual inspection finds a problem, check the installation condition of the blind spot monitor sensor, and adjust the installation position of the blind spot monitor sensor as necessary.

PROCEDURE

REMOVE NO. 1 REAR BUMPER PLATE

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
1. *a Protective Tape
  
  Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claws.
2. Disengage the hook to remove the No. 1 rear bumper plate.
REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 screws and 4 clips.
2. Protective Tape
  
  Apply protective tape around the rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
3. Fold back a part of edge of the rear fender liner as shown in the illustration, and remove the screw and clip.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
4. Remove the 2 screws.
5. Remove in this Direction (1)
  
  Remove in this Direction (2)
  
  Disengage the claws as shown in the illustration.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
6. w/ LEXUS Parking Assist-sensor System:
  1. Remove in this Direction
    
    Disengage the claws to separate the rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
  2. Disconnect the connector to remove the rear bumper assembly.
7. w/o LEXUS Parking Assist-sensor System:
  1. Remove in this Direction
    
    Disengage the claws to remove the rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.

	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)