Front Bumper: Removal

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser RWDSECTION Removal
  1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE 
    1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
    2. Remove the 2 screws.
    3. Disengage the 5 clips and remove the radiator grille.
      Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Grille Screws & Clips
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  2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER 
    1. Apply protective tape.
      Fig 2: Identifying Protective Tape
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    2. Using a clip remover, remove the 5 clips.
      Fig 3: Identifying Front Bumper Clips
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    3. Remove the 8 screws and the 4 bolts.
      Fig 4: Identifying Front Bumper Screws & Bolts
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    4. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front bumper cover.
      Fig 5: Identifying Front Bumper Cover Claws
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    5. Remove the 4 clips.
      Fig 6: Identifying Front Bumper Cover Clips
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  3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front bumper side support.
      Fig 7: Identifying Front Bumper Side Support Screws & Claws
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  4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER FILLER LH 
    1. Disengage the clip and the 2 claws and remove the front bumper filler.
      Fig 8: Identifying Front Bumper Filler LH Clip & Claws
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  6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER FILLER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER UPPER RETAINER 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts.
    2. Disengage the 2 hooks and remove the front bumper upper retainer.
      Fig 9: Identifying Front Bumper Upper Retainer Bolts
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  8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Remove the 4 nuts and the front bumper reinforcement.
      Fig 10: Identifying Front Bumper Reinforcement Nuts
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  9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION LH 
    1. Remove the 4 nuts and the front bumper extension.
      Fig 11: Identifying Front Bumper Extension Nuts
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  10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

RENDER: 1.0x

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