Lexus SC II Z40 (2001-2010) SC 430, Toyota Soarer II.

Depending on the year of manufacture, the mounting locations may vary slightly.

How to remove the front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood we take out the four pistons that secure the upper part of the front bumper and the three screws that secure the radiator grille.

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

-turn the wheels to the side.

-in the wheel arches, unscrew the screws that secure the fender liners (front 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.

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

-with an assistant, carefully pull the bumper towards you (watch the wires and hoses).

-disconnect the connectors of the electrical equipment.

-disconnect the headlight washer hoses (liquid may leak).

mounting locations for the front bumper Lexus SC 430 (2001-2010)

Front bumper mounting diagram for Lexus SC 430 (2001-2010)

 

How to remove the rear bumper

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

-open the trunk lid.

-remove the rear and release the side trim of the trunk.

-in the rear panel of the trunk, unscrew the four nuts (you will need a socket head).

-unscrew the two nuts in the inner part of the wings.

-from the bottom we take out the four pistons that secure the lower part of the rear bumper.

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

-behind the fender liners, 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).

-release the latches under the rear lights.

-with an assistant, carefully pull the bumper back (make sure not to break the wires).

-disconnect the connectors of the electrical equipment.

mounting locations for the rear bumper Lexus SC 430 (2001-2010)

Rear bumper mounting diagram for Lexus SC 430 (2001-2010)

 

Lexus SC 300 (1992-2000) how to remove bumpers.