Reassembly

2008 Toyota 4 Runner 2WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)SECTION Reassembly








EXTERIOR: REAR BUMPER: REASSEMBLY

1. INSTALL REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT NO. 2






(a) Install the No. 2 rear bumper reinforcement with the bolt.
Torque: 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
2. INSTALL REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT NO. 1
HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

3. INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET LH






(a) Install the rear bumper side mounting bracket LH with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 in-lbf)
4. INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

5. INSTALL REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
6. INSTALL REAR BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT LH






(a) Install the rear bumper bar reinforcement LH with the screw.
Torque: 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 in-lbf)
7. INSTALL REAR BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT RH
HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

8. INSTALL REAR BUMPER END RETAINER LH






(a) Install the rear bumper end retainer LH with the screw and claw.
Torque: 3.0 Nm (31 kgf-cm, 27 in-lbf)
9. INSTALL REAR BUMPER END RETAINER RH
HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

10. INSTALL REAR BUMPER RETAINER UPPER LH






(a) Install the rear bumper retainer upper LH with the 2 screws and claw.
Torque: 3.0 Nm (31 kgf-cm, 27 in-lbf)
11. INSTALL REAR BUMPER RETAINER UPPER RH
HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

12. INSTALL REAR BUMPER COVER
13. INSTALL REAR BUMPER PROTECTOR LH






(a) Install a new rear bumper protector LH.
14. INSTALL REAR BUMPER PROTECTOR RH
HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

15. INSTALL REAR BUMPER STEP CUSHION






(a) Install 6 new rear bumper stop cushions.
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:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.