How to remove the front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood, take out the pistons and remove the plastic trim in front of the radiator grille.

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

-from the bottom, unscrew the eight screws (twisted from bottom to top) that secure the lower part.

-turn the wheels depending on which side we will disassemble.

-in the wheel arches, unscrew one screw on each side and release the fender liners (front part)

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

-disconnect the fog lamp connectors.

-release the latches in the wings (pull the corners toward you).

-with an assistant, carefully pull the bumper forward.

mounting locations for the front bumper Lexus GX 470 (2003-2009)

Front bumper mounting diagram for Lexus GX 470 (2003-2009)

 

How to remove the rear bumper

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

-open the trunk door.

-unscrew the bolt securing the tailgate limiter.

-in the trunk opening, remove the trim (it is held on by latches, you need to pry it and pull it up).

-take out the two pistons and unscrew the five bolts under the trim that secure the upper part of the rear bumper.

-from the bottom we take out the pistons and unscrew the bolts (twisted and inserted from the bottom up) that secure the lower part.

-in the wheel arches, unscrew the screws that secure the mudguards.

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

-release the latches in the wings (pull the corners toward you).

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

-disconnect the parking sensor connectors (if equipped).

mounting locations for the rear bumper Lexus GX 470 (2003-2009)

Rear bumper mounting diagram for Lexus GX 470 (2003-2009)

 

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