Toyota Highlander Service Manual: Front bumper

COMPONENTS

REPLACEMENT

HINT:

• The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
• A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see page 03-2 ).

1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE

(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the 4 clips labeled A, 2 clips labeled B and grille.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSY LH

(a) Remove the screw and 3 clips.

(b) Partially remove the fender liner.

HINT: It is not necessary to fully remove the fender liner completely.

Partially remove it so that the bumper cover can be removed in step (4).

3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSY RH

HINT: Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

(a) Put protective tape under the front fender.

(b) Remove the 6 screws.

(c) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the bumper cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(d) w/ Fog lamp: Disconnect the 2 connectors.

5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

(a) Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement

7. REMOVE FOG LAMP ASSY LH (W/ FOG LAMP)

8. REMOVE FOG LAMP ASSY RH (W/ FOG LAMP)

9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER (W/O FOG LAMP)

10. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

(a) Install the reinforcement with the 6 bolts.

Torque: 77 NVm (780 kgfVcm, 57 ftVlbf)

11. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER

(a) Install the bumper cover with the 6 screws.

Torque: 5.5 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 49 in.Vlbf)

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