Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood, take out five rivets and remove the trim over the radiator grill.

-under the cover, unscrew the four screws and take out the five caps that secure the upper part.

-from the bottom side, unscrew the eight screws (screwed from bottom to top).

-wheel the wheels to the side.

-in the wheel arches, take out the caps (tedious to turn 90 degrees) and release the wheel arch liners (front part).

-Unscrew one screw on each side that secure the corners of the bumper to the fenders.

-release the latches in the wings (pull the corners of the bumper towards you).

-with an assistant, we pull the bumper forward (look behind the wires).

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

Scion xB Front Bumper Fixing Diagram (2006-2015) (Toyota Rukus)

Scion xB Front Bumper Fixing Diagram (2006-2015) (Toyota Rukus)

 

Rear bumper

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

-open the trunk lid.

-in the opening of the trunk, take out two plugs and unscrew the screws behind them.

-from the bottom, take out the four pistons that secure the bottom of the bumper.

-in the wheel arches, take out the rivets (you need to turn them 90 degrees) that secure the wheel arch liners (rear part) and unscrew the screws that secure the corners of the bumper.

-release the latches in the wings (pull the corners of the bumper towards you).

-release the latches under the rear lights.

-with an assistant, we pull the bumper back (look behind the wires).

-we disconnect the connectors of the electrical equipment.

Scion xB Rear Bumper Mounting Diagram (2006-2015) (Toyota Rukus)

Scion xB Rear Bumper Mounting Diagram (2006-2015) (Toyota Rukus)

 

How to remove front and rear bumper Scion xB (2003-2006)