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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 11:27 PM
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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".
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 11:41 PM
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Here you go: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3Pb...it?usp=sharing
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 09:41 AM
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Excellent! Thanks
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 12:28 PM
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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.
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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
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