FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL

Info Added 2017-10-06

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE RADIATOR COVER


    1. B0049BC

      Remove the 4 clips and 2 hood bumper cushions.

    2. B00496Q

      Disengage the guides to remove the radiator cover as shown in the illustration.

  2. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B00498S

      Remove the 3 screws and 2 clips.

    2. B0049DFC01
      *1 Pin Hold Clip
      *a 90 deg

      Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the 2 pin hold clips.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    3. B004967C03
      B00498X Place Hand Here
      B00497S Remove in this Direction (1)
      B0049AC Remove in this Direction (2)

      Pull back the edge of the front fender liner LH and disengage the claws by pushing the area indicated by the arrow in the illustration with a finger.

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front fender liner LH.

      • To avoid damaging the claws, do not forcibly pull the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.

    4. Disengage the clips and separate the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.

  3. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY


    1. B00498AC01
      B004987 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape around the front bumper assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    2. B00499E

      Remove the 6 screws.

    3. B004973C01
      B00498X Place Hand Here
      B00497S Remove in this Direction

      Disengage the claws as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    4. w/ Fog Light:


      1. B00498BC01
        *A w/ Fog Light
        *B w/o Fog Light
        B00497S Remove in this Direction

        Pull back the side of the front bumper assembly and disconnect the connector.

        Note

        Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front bumper assembly.

        Tech Tips

        Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    5. w/o Fog Light:


      1. Pull back the side of the front bumper assembly and disconnect the connector from the fog light cover.

        Note

        Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front bumper assembly.

        Tech Tips

        Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    6. w/ Headlight Cleaner System:


      1. B00498V

        Disconnect the washer hose and drain the washer fluid.

        Tech Tips

        Use a container to collect the washer fluid.

    7. B00496NC01
      *A w/ Toyota Safety Sense
      *B w/ TOYOTA Parking Assist-sensor System

      w/ TOYOTA Parking Assist-sensor System:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

    8. w/ Toyota Safety Sense:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

    9. B0049BJ

      Remove the 3 bolts.

    10. B004994C01
      B00498X Place Hand Here
      B00497S Remove in this Direction

      Disengage the claw to remove front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.