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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2008RAV4 LIMITED, 2.4 D, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMEXTERIORFRONT BUMPERDISASSEMBLY
2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, 2.4 D, FWD
Front Bumper: Disassembly
2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, 2.4 D, FWDSECTION Disassembly
- REMOVE HOOD TO RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL
- Detach the 9 clips and remove the hood to radiator grille seal.
- REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.
- Detach the 6 claws and remove the radiator grille.
- REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR GRILLE LOWER
- Detach the 18 claws and remove the radiator grille.
- REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR GRILLE LOWER
- Detach the 16 claws and remove the radiator grille.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ARM HOLE COVER LH
- Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the arm hole cover.
- Remove the hook and bumper arm hole cover.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ARM HOLE COVER RH
- Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH
- Remove the screw and fog light.
- Remove the 3 bolts and fog light mounting bracket.
- REMOVE FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER LH (w/o Fog Light)
- Remove the 3 bolts, bumper hole cover and fog light mounting bracket.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER RH (w/o Fog Light)
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION LH (for Wide Body)
- Detach the 7 outside moulding retainers and remove the extension LH.NOTE:
- If reusing the extension, take care not to damage the extension.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
- Detach the 7 outside moulding retainers and remove the extension LH.
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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.