Section 269 (Rear Bumper): Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus GX 470. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.
- REMOVE BACK DOOR LINK SUB-ASSY LOWER
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER PIECE
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the claws and remove the hole cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove the bolt and back door stay.
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the claws and remove the bumper piece.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the claws and remove the hole cover.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER LOWER
- Remove the 2 clips.
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the claws and remove the cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER
- Put protective tape under the quarter panel and over fender.
- Remove the 7 bolts, 4 screws and clip.
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the 10 claws and remove the bumper cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT NO. 1
- w/ Towing hitch:
Remove the 3 bolts and reinforcement.
- w/o Towing hitch:
Remove the 3 bolts and reinforcement.
- w/ Towing hitch:
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT NO. 2
- w/Towing hitch:
Remove the 2 bolts and reinforcement.
- w/o Towing hitch:
Remove the 3 bolts and reinforcement.
- w/Towing hitch:
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER RETAINER UPPER LH
- Remove the screw and retainer.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER RETAINER UPPER RH
- Remove the screw and retainer.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH
- Remove the 2 screw and side support.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH
- Remove the 2 screw and side support.
- INSTALL REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT NO. 1
- INSTALL REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT NO. 2
- INSTALL BACK DOOR LINK SUB-ASSY LOWER