Remove the rear Bumper cover - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

drunken_panda · 07-12-2006, 09:50 AM

There are 4 bolts inside the trunk that have a lot of thread sticking out, so even with my deep socket, I am unable to reach the nut itself. I dont think there is enough room to get an open ended wrench in. Are there super deep wrenches? Flexible openender?

The main reason I want to remove it is to repaint it. I could do it on the car, but I need to drive it everyday so I'm afraid of getting it mucked up.

drunken_panda · 07-12-2006, 02:16 PM

Bump.

drunken_panda · 07-13-2006, 11:10 AM

Bump

tonyreo · 07-13-2006, 11:54 AM

You probably don't need it but I do have the Toyota service manual (pdf) that shows how to remove the rear bumper cover.
If you think it will help I can email you the section that shows how to remove it.

Tony

drunken_panda · 07-13-2006, 12:40 PM

I saw that, and thats what I've been following. The problem I have is I am unable to reach the nuts with my tools.

Digger1 · 08-31-2006, 06:41 AM

Drunken,

Have you tried a GearWrench?

PBM · 08-31-2006, 08:11 AM

what you're looking for is a flex head

white3ch0c0late · 08-31-2006, 08:23 AM

Have you tried using deep sockets (generally used for reaching spark plugs)?

PBM · 08-31-2006, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by white3ch0c0late

Have you tried using deep sockets (generally used for reaching spark plugs)?

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Originally Posted by drunken_panda

so even with my deep socket, I am unable to reach the nut itself.

i believe what this means is that white has an ingeneous method of using multiple deep sockets to solve this quandry

drunken_panda · 08-31-2006, 06:29 PM

Tried using deep sockets, no luck. I really dont want to buy any new tools.

AtoZed · 09-02-2006, 08:27 AM

I have just 2 weeks ago replaced my rear bumper with a junkyard one. I have 02Camry. I do not have deep sockets and so had to borrow from a neighbour. It was quite tight as well, not because the deep well socket didn't fit but because I then needed an extension tube on the socket. I just measured the socket and it is 2.5" total depth.
Try again.....it should work.

kthywin · 06-20-2010, 09:35 PM

This is an old thread, but here goes....I have a dent in the driver side corner of the rear bumper, I know I can push it out, if I can get to it. Anyone have pictures to show me how to get to it? I think I just need to free up one end, rather than remove it. Anyone know how to help me?

icqboy51 · 06-21-2010, 08:37 PM

can u reach it from underneath?

kthywin · 06-24-2010, 10:10 PM

Possibly could if I know what to look for...It's closed up pretty tight, I have to figure out how to open it from below. What kind of clips are there, and what do I need to remove them?

antoniordaniel · 03-03-2012, 01:39 PM

i've got the same issue. any luck?