REAR BUMPER(w/ Pintle Hook) 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 PINTLE HOOK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01XB7XE03
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      *1 Eyelet Pintle Hook
      *2 Pintle Hook Bracket

      For vehicles with a spare tire installed to the underbody, remove the spare tire.

    2. Remove the 4 nuts.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 eyelet pintle hooks, pintle hook assembly and pintle hook bracket.

  2. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER HINGE BRACKET (w/ Tire Carrier)

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  3. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Tire Carrier)

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  4. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Tire Carrier)

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  5. REMOVE REAR QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD LH

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  6. REMOVE REAR QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD RH

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  7. REMOVE REAR BUMPER NO. 1 PLATE (for Step)


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

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

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      *a Protective Tape - -

  8. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER

    Tech Tips

    For the rear bumper cover with tire carrier, use the procedures described below.


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      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the rear bumper cover.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the other side.

    2. A01X3B3

      Open the tail gate and remove the 4 clips.

    3. Close the tail gate.

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      *a Bolt

      Remove the 2 bolts, 6 screws and 2 clips.

    5. A01X2Q9

      Remove the 5 bolts.

    6. A01X53A

      Detach the 7 claws.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the other side.

    7. A01X343

      Remove the rear bumper cover.

    8. w/ TOYOTA Parking Assist-sensor System or w/ Rear Fog Light:

      Disconnect the No. 2 frame wire connector.

  9. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE COVER PROTECTOR


    1. A01X6ZL

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

  10. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE COVER PROTECTOR

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

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  12. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER LH


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

  14. REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH


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      Remove the 3 screws.

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

  16. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE REAR BUMPER NO. 2 REINFORCEMENT


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

  18. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM BRACKET


    1. A01X9FP

      Remove the bolt and rear bumper arm bracket.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for both rear bumper arm brackets.

  19. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM BRACKET LH


    1. A01X5ML

      Detach the clamp.

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