GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020) Discussion about the 2013 and up GS models

Removing rear bumper

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-26-13, 11:27 PM
  #1  
larryinWA
Pole Position
Thread Starter
 
larryinWA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: WA
Posts: 300
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Removing rear bumper

I have instructions from the trailer hitch manufacturer, but would like to know the recommended procedure from Lexus for removing the rear bumper. I need to remove it and mount the hitch with the bumper. Mostly looks straightforward to remove all the fasteners, but then it says, "Carefully remove bumper cover. Pop sides off first and then pull straight back."
I'd like to see how it's held together before I "pop the sides off".
Old 08-26-13, 11:41 PM
  #2  
e39ng
Lead Lap
 
e39ng's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 411
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Here you go: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3Pb...it?usp=sharing
Old 08-27-13, 09:41 AM
  #3  
larryinWA
Pole Position
Thread Starter
 
larryinWA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: WA
Posts: 300
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Excellent! Thanks
Old 08-27-13, 12:28 PM
  #4  
jtrue28
Lead Lap
 
jtrue28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: #BBNine
Posts: 3,636
Received 206 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

Good luck getting that back on. I'd be terrified taking it off and not being able to get it back the way it was.
Old 08-27-13, 10:31 PM
  #5  
larryinWA
Pole Position
Thread Starter
 
larryinWA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: WA
Posts: 300
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

That makes two of us, but I'm going to do it anyway. It probably snaps together pretty easily. I'd guess they design it to assemble quickly, because the save money the faster they can assemble. Toyota has been a leader in that area. I just don't want to damage anything when I take it apart
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
msekanha
ES - 1st to 4th Gen (1990-2006)
4
10-29-20 12:48 PM
myonoshane
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
5
06-07-15 07:40 PM
jaerx300
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
2
01-13-11 10:57 PM
Smoky350
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
11
05-17-07 08:35 AM



Quick Reply: Removing rear bumper



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:18 PM.