How to remove the front and rear bumper Toyota RAV4 CA20W (2000-2005)

-open the hood and unscrew the screws that secure the radiator grille and front panel.
-release the latches at the bottom and remove the radiator grille.
-unscrew the screws under the radiator grille.
-use a flat screwdriver between the fenders and the panel to release the latches and remove the panel.
-unscrew the screws around 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.
-unscrew the screws in the wheel arches that secure the fender liners to the bumper.
- move the mudguards to the side and unscrew one screw on each side that secure the bumper corners to the fenders.

- with an assistant, release the corners from the latches in the fenders 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

-open the trunk lid and unscrew two screws on each side in the opening.
-unscrew the screws in the wheel arches that secure the mudguards (in order not to remove the wheels, it is more convenient to unscrew them with a ratchet with a nozzle) and unscrew one screw on each side that secure the corners of the bumper parts to the fenders (screwed from the bottom up).
- unscrew the screws in the lower part (screwed from the bottom up).

-with an assistant, release the bumper parts from the latches in the fenders and remove them towards you.
-remove the connector from the parking sensor (if any).
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