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

-open the hood and unscrew one screw on each side near the headlights (screwed from top to bottom). Pull out the piston in the middle.
-unscrew the screws along the perimeter of the lower part (screwed from bottom to top).
-turn the wheels to the left or right side, depending on which side we will disassemble first.
-in the wheel arches, unscrew the screws and pull out the clips that secure the fender liners.
-move the fender liners to the side and unscrew one screw on each side (screwed from bottom to top), which secure the corners to the fenders.

-with an assistant, release the corners from the latches in the wings and remove the bumper from the guides towards you.
-remove the connector from the fog lights (if any).
-remove the connector from the parking sensors (if any).
-if there are headlight washers, disconnect the hoses (to prevent the liquid from leaking onto the ground, you should prepare a special container).

Rear bumper

-in the trunk, pull out two pins and remove the rear trim (held on by latches)
-under the trim, unscrew six nuts (you will need a head with a ratchet).
-in the trunk opening, pull out the plugs and unscrew the screws under them.

-unscrew the screws around the perimeter at the bottom (screwed from the bottom up).
-unscrew the screws in the wheel arches that secure the fender liners.

-move the fender liners to the side and unscrew one screw on each side in the corners (screwed from the bottom up).
-with an assistant, release the bumper from the latches in the fenders and under the taillights.

-pull the bumper off the guides towards you.
-remove the connector from the parking sensor (if any).
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