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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2002HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEBUMPERFRONT BUMPERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Front Bumper: Service and Repair
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
- The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.
- On the RH side, use the same procedures as on the LH side.
1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE
a. Remove the 4 clips and radiator grille.
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
a. Remove the 2 screws and 4 clips.
b. Remove the screw and partially remove the front fender liner.
HINT: It is only necessary to partially remove the front fender liner LH in order to be able to remove the front bumper cover.
3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
a. Remove the 6 screws, 2 bolts and front bumper cover.
b. w/ Fog lamp:
Disconnect the fog lamp connector.
5. REMOVE FOG LAMP LAMP UNIT RH(W/ FOG LAMP)
6. REMOVE FOG LAMP LAMP UNIT LH (W/ FOG LAMP)
7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER RH (W/O FOG LAMP)
8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER LH (W/O FOG LAMP)
HINT:
- The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.
- On the RH side, use the same procedures as on the LH side.
1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE
a. Remove the 4 clips and radiator grille.
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
a. Remove the 2 screws and 4 clips.
b. Remove the screw and partially remove the front fender liner.
HINT: It is only necessary to partially remove the front fender liner LH in order to be able to remove the front bumper cover.
3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
a. Remove the 6 screws, 2 bolts and front bumper cover.
b. w/ Fog lamp:
Disconnect the fog lamp connector.
5. REMOVE FOG LAMP LAMP UNIT RH(W/ FOG LAMP)
6. REMOVE FOG LAMP LAMP UNIT LH (W/ FOG LAMP)
7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER RH (W/O FOG LAMP)
8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER LH (W/O FOG LAMP)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.