How to Remove & Reinstall Front Bumper 05-16 Toyota RAV4
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 60 min · Toyota Rav4
Remove and reinstall the front bumper cover on a 2005–2016 Toyota RAV4 by releasing the wheel liner and underbody retainers and aligning the cover under the headlamps.
Tools you will need
- 10mm socket and extensions
- Ratchet
- Phillips screwdriver
- Fastener remover
Steps
Remove upper bumper trim
Release the engine compartment trim retainers. Remove the bumper's upper push pins and Phillips screws, keeping each fastener grouped by location.
Release the wheel liners and lower shield
In both wheel wells, remove the twist-lock retainers and 10mm fender screws. Release the lower push pins and remove the 10mm fasteners securing the underbody panel to the bumper.
Remove the bumper cover
Pull each bumper corner away from the fender to release its tabs. Support the cover as it comes forward and disconnect any attached electrical connectors if present.
Position the cover
Reconnect any electrical plugs and align the cover beneath the headlamps. Engage its upper edges with the fenders and start the upper screws loosely.
Secure and inspect the cover
Reinstall the fender screws, wheel liner retainers, lower shield fasteners, and upper push pins. Refit the engine compartment trim and inspect the bumper gaps for even alignment.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.