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Front Bumper: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front bumper hole cover.
      Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper Hole Cover
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  4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and front bumper extension mounting bracket.
      Fig 2: Identifying Front Bumper Extension Mounting Bracket Screws
      G05254448Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL 
    1. Disengage the 17 clips and remove the radiator grille seal.
      Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Grille Seal Clips
      G05254449Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and 2 clips.
      Fig 4: Identifying Radiator Grille Screws
      G05254450Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage each claw and remove the radiator grille and radiator grille molding.
      Fig 5: Removing Radiator Grille
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  7. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE MOLDING 
    1. Remove the 2 clips.
    2. Disengage each claw and remove the radiator grille molding.
    3. Fig 6: Identifying Radiator Grille Molding Claws
      G05254452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE EMBLEM (w/o Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) 

    HINT:

    When removing the emblem, heat the radiator grille and emblem using a heat light.

    Heating temperature 

    HEATING TEMPERATURE REFERENCE CHART

    Item Temperature
    Radiator Grille 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Emblem 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    NOTE: Do not heat the radiator grille and emblem excessively.
    1. Put protective tape around the radiator grille emblem.
    2. Insert a piano wire between the radiator grille and radiator grille emblem.
    3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
    4. Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided tape that holds the molding to the radiator grille.
      Fig 7: Putting Protective Tape Around Radiator Grille Emblem
      G05254453Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • If reusing the radiator grille emblem, take care not to damage the radiator grille emblem.
      • Be careful not to damage the radiator grille.
    5. Remove the radiator grille emblem.
  9. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE EMBLEM (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) 
    1. Remove the 2 spring nuts.
    2. Disengage the claw and remove the radiator grille emblem.
    Fig 8: Identifying Radiator Grille Emblem Spring Nuts
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  10. REMOVE FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH 
  12. REMOVE FOG LIGHT BRACKET LH 
    1. Disengage the claw and remove the fog light bracket LH.
    Fig 9: Locating Fog Light Bracket LH Claws
    G05254455Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE FOG LIGHT BRACKET RH 
  14. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE GARNISH 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and radiator grille garnish.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 10: Identifying Radiator Grille Garnish Claws
      G05254456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR GRILLE GARNISH 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and No. 2 radiator grille garnish.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 11: Identifying No. 2 Radiator Grille Garnish Claws
      G05254457Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE NO. 3 RADIATOR GRILLE GARNISH 
    1. Remove the 4 No. 3 radiator grille garnishes.
      Fig 12: Identifying 4 No. 3 Radiator Grille Garnishes
      G05254458Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER 
    1. Remove the front bumper energy absorber from the front bumper reinforcement.
      Fig 13: Identifying Front Bumper Energy Absorber
      G05254459Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Disengage each clamp.
    2. Remove the bolt and separate the cooler bracket.
      Fig 14: Identifying Cooler Bracket Clamp
      G05254460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 6 bolts and front bumper reinforcement.
      Fig 15: Identifying Front Bumper Reinforcement Bolts
      G05254461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER STAY LH 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front bumper stay LH.
    Fig 16: Identifying Front Bumper Stay LH Screw
    G05254462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER STAY RH