Lexus SC I Z30 (1992-2000) SC 300, SC 400, Toyota Soarer.

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

How to remove the front bumper

-open the hood.

-remove the rubber seal and unscrew the five screws under it, remove the metal strip.

-under the bar, Unscrew the four screws that secure the upper part of the front bumper.

-from the bottom side, unscrew the twelve screws that secure the lower part.

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

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

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

-behind the fender liners, unscrew two nuts on each side that secure the sides to the wings and two nuts on each side that secure the headlights.

-unscrew the two screws under the hood and pull out the headlights.

-in the headlight opening, take out the six pistons and Unscrew the two screws.

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

-remove the connectors of the electrical equipment.

mounting locations for the front bumper Lexus SC 300 (1992-2000)

Front bumper mounting diagram for Lexus SC 300 (1992-2000)

 

How to remove the rear bumper

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

-open the trunk lid.

-in the trunk opening, release the seal and pull out the three pistons underneath it.

-we release the trunk trim.

-unscrew four nuts on each side and remove the rear lights.

-under the rear lights we take out the six pistons (inserted from top to bottom) that secure the upper part of the rear bumper.

-from the bottom we take out five pistons that secure the lower part.

-in the inner part of the wings, Unscrew the eight nuts that secure the sides of the bumper.

-unscrew the six nuts and four screws, if necessary, remove the side covers.

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

-disconnect the license plate lighting connectors.

mounting locations for rear bumper Lexus SC 300 (1992-2000)

Rear bumper mounting diagram for Lexus SC 300 (1992-2000)

 

How to remove the front and rear bumper of Lexus SC 430 (2001-2010)