How to remove kluger rear bumper bar - 2008 Toyota Highlander

Slide under the bumper and look on the back side of it. You will find the bolts that attach it to the body.

You can get a DIY kit easily. There are 2 basic types out there, one which mounts outside the rear bumper and is visible just below it, and one which mounts behind the plastic bumper and is not visible except for the tongue. This however requires fitting by removal and replacement of the plastic bumper, and complete removal of the steel core of the bumper to make space.

DIY, you need a repair manual. Your autoparts store, or filepeep.com if they have it, or try manualslib.com

Hi there:
Check this Removal Procedure...



1. Remove the rear bumper step pads.
2. Remove the license plate lamps.
3. Remove the nuts and the bolts that retain the rear bumper impact bar to the bumper bracket.
4. Remove the rear bumper impact bar from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure



Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the rear bumper impact bar to the vehicle as follows:

1.1. Position the bumper impact bar on the bumper brackets so that the holes in the impact bar are aligned with the bracket holes.
1.2. Install 2 bolt plates and 4 nuts on top of the impact bar.
1.3. Install 2 bolt and nuts through the bottom of the impact bar. Tighten the rear bumper impact bar nuts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).

2. Install the license plate lamps.
3. Install the rear bumper step pads.


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Bumper bar? Skirt?
There is a bumper reinforment behind the bumper cover.
Front or rear???
Either way there are some plastic retainers on top. You may need to remove a grill which would have some sort of retainer. The retainers usually have a center section that prys up some and the retainer will then pull out.
There should also be some retainers on the undersides of the bumper covers.
There is just about always a bolt going up through the bumper cover into the rear quater panel or front fender right in the wheel well edge. Sometimes there is a guide that the cover slide onto as well. You may need to remove the tail lights. There will be nuts on the inside behind the trim panels or the headlights. they usually have some clearly seen bolts holding them in (about 4 give or take)
Unplug any lights and they can usually be left in the bumper cover.
Then off comes the cover.
From there you may find a styrofoam pad. Don't lose that as it helps the cover keep its shape in the heat. And either the reinforment will be bolted or welded to the frame rails.

there is a standard tow bar and a 2000kg for genuine tow bars
you need to remove both tail lights,the bumper bar and reinforcement bracket, spare wheel and exhaust hangars on rear mufflers, remove the tie down bracket on LHS chassis rail(dont need this or the bolts that hold it on), so you can then bolt in place either of the 2 tow bars.
genuine wiring patch harness for trailer plug is my suggestion since its plug straight into vehicle and interfaces with vehicle, goes in right hand rear compartment remove lid then remove box, interface connector for trailer harness is there.
instructions can be printed out from dealers if you ask
some new kits dont come with instructions in kits because information is on dealer computers
there is a template to print out to cut hole in bumper bar for tounge area of tow bar, uses centre square dimple in bar but its a bit wider.

Front or rear, I am guessing it is the rear as they tend to get the most abuse and or rust! Start by removing the plastic step guard on the top of the bumper (use a flat ply bar) you will see the four bolts (remove those) and directly inline with those from the underside you will see four more (remove those) your bumper is free, there is one wire connector to release (licence plate lights) and simple lift off the bumper.

Firstly, you need to remove the rear splash shields from within the rear wheel arches and also the tail lights. Then remove the scrivets from the lover edge of the bar. Next remove the scuff plate at the boot opening and fold the carpet back. There are four nuts which hold the bar on, undo these and then lift the sides of the bar up and pull out. The bar has large clips on the side which hold it in place.

It depends on what year your car is,

If it's the pre 02 car then inside the boot there are 2 M10 nuts near the tie down eyes, remove these and then pull the bumper tips outwards whilst pulling the bumper rearwards.

If its the post 02 car then remove the torx screws inside the wheelarch 2each side, remove screw from bottom edge of bumper near to wheel arch each side, remove 2 plastic nuts from lower bumper near spare wheel well, remove rear light clusters then remove the screws behind them, unclip ends of bumper from bodywork and pull rearwards.

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