How to remove front and rear bumper Toyota Matrix (2009-2014)

Depending on the model year and model type, the attachment may vary.

Front bumper

-under the hood, Unscrew the two screws and take out one piston (twisted and inserted top to bottom) that secure the upper part of the bumper.

-in the opening of the lower grille and pull out two pistons (inserted from the bottom up).

-around the bottom part Unscrew the screws (spun up).

-wrenched the wheel to the left or right side depending on which side we will analyze first.

-in the wheel arches and take out the clips wrenched the screws that attach the fender liner to the bumper.

-with the assistant release the latch in the wings and under the headlights, remove the bumper from the guides themselves.                                                        

-remove the connector from the fog lamp (if any).

-remove connector from the PDC (if any).

-if you have headlight washers, disconnected the hoses (so the liquid will not escape on earth, should prepare a special container or bend the hose).

Rear bumper

-open the trunk lid and in the opening near the tail lights and pull out plugs.

-under the plugs, Unscrew one screw on each side.

-in the wheel wells, Unscrew the screws and take out the rivets that attach the fender liner and mud flaps (if any).

-on the perimeter in the bottom part Unscrew the screws (and spun up).

-with the assistant release the latch in the wings, behind the rear lights and opening boot.

-pulls the bumper from the guides themselves.

-remove connector from the PDC (if any).

How to remove front and rear bumper Toyota Matrix (2003-2008)