Lexus ES III XV20 (1997-2001) ES 250, ES 300.

How to remove the front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood we take out three pistons (inserted from top to bottom) that secure the upper part of the front bumper.

-in the bumper grille, take out two pistons (inserted from bottom to top).

-from the bottom, unscrew the six screws (twisted from bottom to top).

-turn the wheels to the left or right.

-in the wheel arches we release the fender liners (front part).

-behind the fender liners, unscrew one screw on each side (twisted from bottom to top) that secure the corners to the wings.

-near the headlights, unscrew one screw on each side and remove the direction indicators.

-unscrew one nut on each side in the inner part of the wings.

-with an assistant, carefully pull the bumper forward (watch the wires).

-electrical equipment connectors (if any).mounting locations for the front bumper Lexus ES III (1997-2001)

Lexus ES III front bumper mounting diagram (1997-2001)

 

How to remove the rear bumper

⇒Tips for removing bumpers and how to avoid breaking anything..⇐

-open the trunk lid.

-in the trunk, remove the rear panel trim and unscrew the four nuts behind it.

-remove the side trim of the trunk (you need to gain access to the back of the wings).

-in the inner part of the wings, unscrew the four nuts and two screws.

-from the bottom side, unscrew the four screws that secure the lower part of the rear bumper.

-in the wheel arches we release the fender liners (rear part).

-move the fender liners to the side and unscrew one screw on each side (twisted from bottom to top) that secure the corners to the wings.

-with an assistant, pull the bumper back (watch the wires).

-disconnect the connectors of the electrical equipment (if any).

mounting locations for the rear bumper Lexus ES III (1997-2001)

Lexus ES III rear bumper mounting diagram (1997-2001)

 

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