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Front Bumper: Removal

  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
    NOTE: After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING LH (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and extension pad.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Extension Pad Screws
      G04950700Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 clips.
    2. Partially remove the fender liner.

      HINT:

      It is not necessary to fully remove the fender liner. Partially remove it so that the bumper assembly can be removed later.

      Fig 2: Identifying Front Fender Liner RH Clips
      G04950701Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER 
    1. Put protective tape around the front bumper.
    2. Remove the 8 screws.
      Fig 3: Identifying Front Bumper Cover Screws
      G04946425Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Detach the clip and remove the bumper seal bracket.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 4: Identifying Bumper Seal Bracket Clip
      G04950703Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Detach the 6 claws and disconnect the front bumper as shown in the illustration.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 5: Identifying Front Bumper Claws
      G04950704Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors and remove the front bumper.
    6. w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System:

      Disconnect the No. 4 engine room main wire connector and remove the front bumper.

  15. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER 
    1. Remove the energy absorber.
      Fig 6: Identifying Energy Absorber
      G04946428Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Disconnect the cooler thermistor connector.
    2. w/ Air Suspension:

      Remove the height control cleaner from the reinforcement.

    3. w/ Headlight Cleaner System:

      Detach the headlight cleaner hose clamps.

    4. Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.
      Fig 7: Identifying Front Bumper Reinforcement Bolts
      G04946429Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ABSORBER LOWER 
    1. Remove the absorber lower.
      Fig 8: Identifying Absorber Lower
      G04946430Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER LOWER 
    1. Remove the 3 clips.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and suspension crossmember lower.
      Fig 9: Identifying Suspension Crossmember Lower
      G04946431Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 clips and radiator support opening cover.
      Fig 10: Identifying Radiator Support Opening Cover Clips
      G04946432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Detach the claws and remove the retainer.
    3. Fig 11: Identifying Front Bumper Side Retainer
      G04946433Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT LH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and bumper bar reinforcement.
      Fig 12: Identifying Front Bumper Bar Reinforcement
      G04946434Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.