REAR BUMPER(w/ Towing Hitch) 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 dented or 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


  1. REMOVE REAR QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD LH

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  2. REMOVE REAR QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD RH

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  3. REMOVE REAR BUMPER NO. 1 PLATE


    1. Put protective tape around the rear bumper No. 1 plate.

    2. Detach the 20 claws and remove the rear bumper No. 1 plate.

      A01XC2SE02
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      *a Protective Tape - -

  4. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER


    1. A01X26HE03
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      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the bumper cover.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the other side.

    2. A01WZEZ

      Open the tail gate and remove the 4 clips.

    3. Close the tail gate.

    4. A01XAQSE06
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      *a Bolt

      Remove the 2 bolts, 6 screws and 2 clips.

    5. A01X6GV

      Remove the 5 bolts.

    6. A01X53A

      Detach the 7 claws.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the other side.

    7. A01X93J

      Remove the rear bumper cover.

    8. w/ TOYOTA Parking Assist-sensor System:

      Disconnect the No. 2 frame wire connector.

  5. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE COVER PROTECTOR


    1. A01X6ZL

      Remove the 2 screws, 2 grommets and No. 2 luggage compartment side cover protector.

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE COVER PROTECTOR

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  7. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

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  8. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER LH


    1. A01WZSR

      Detach the 2 clips and remove the rear bumper upper retainer LH.

  10. REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH


    1. A01X7B1

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Detach the 6 claws and remove the rear bumper side support LH.

  12. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE REAR BUMPER NO. 2 REINFORCEMENT


    1. A01X1WP

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear bumper No. 2 reinforcement.

  14. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM BRACKET


    1. A01X9FP

      Remove the bolt and rear bumper arm bracket.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for both bumper arm brackets.

  15. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM BRACKET LH


    1. A01X5ML

      Detach the clamp.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and rear bumper arm bracket LH.