2014-2018 Toyota Highlander Front Bumper Removal

What you will need

• Front Bumper Toyota Highlander
• Fastener Remover Tool
• Philips Screwdriver
• Flat Screwdriver
• Mechanic Metric Toolset
  • 10mm Socket

Procedure

1. Open the hood. Pull the hood release under the dashboard and locate the hood latch at the front.

    

2. Pull up the tab on the hood latch to unlock it. As you keep the release pressed, pull the hood up.

    

3. Locate the hood strut on the left side of the engine compartment and set it up to secure the hood.

    

4. Remove nine push clips on the bumper support bracket and two push clips on the plastic cover behind the headlight assembly. Use a fastener remover tool to pull the push pins out.
5. Once the push clips are removed, pull the bumper upper trim from the vehicle.

    

    

6. Remove the six large push pins above and three push clips on the backside of the front bumper by pulling them out using a fastener removal tool.

    

   
7. Remove the eight bolts below the front bumper by turning them counterclockwise using a 10mm socket or screwdriver.
8. Remove the bolts and push clips on the fender skirt. Then pull the fender skirt out from the front bumper. Repeat the procedure for the opposite side.

    

   
9. Once the fender skirt pops out from the front bumper, pull the edges of the front bumper out of the vehicle.

    

   
10. Reach behind the fog light assembly and disconnect the electrical connectors by pressing the clip and pulling the connector out to disconnect.

     

    
11. Carry the front bumper up and away from the vehicle.