2012 T27 estate rear bumper removal

[rob42]

folks, recently there was damage done to the rear bumper of avensis including the reversing light lens, I haven't had a good look on how its held on yet, but just asking has anyone any experience? how involved is it? it'll have to be removed to be repaired, but i may have found a bumper in a breakers about two hours away which may be the cheapest and easiest option. And might do a hot swap there myself in the chance it wont go in the boot.

Cheers, photo of damage to come. 

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[rob42]

[alan333]

Years ago I slackened/removed the bumper of a T27 saloon to fit reversing sensors and wiring.  I can't exactly remember the procedure but IIRC you undo the wheel arch liners, remove a large bolt at each side at the boot ingo, and remove a bolt or two under the centre.  Can't remember whether the edges pull out sideways or the whole bumper pulls off backwards.

[Heidfirst]

I would have thought that a good SMART repairer could do that on the car?

Shame about the light lens.  😞

[rob42]

5 hours ago, Heidfirst said:

I would have thought that a good SMART repairer could do that on the car?

Shame about the light lens.  😞

Yes but photo doesn't show well that there is a crack completely through at the crash bar support so I'd imagine it'll need to be manipulated on both sides??

[JiiN]

https://www.toyota-tech.eu/aimuploads/{2DB34D7D-78C9-0BA2-1642-C79ACAE678C9}/PZ408-T5556-00 Avensis Wagon Detachable hitch PZ408-T5556-00 AIM_001_269_5.pdf

Bumber removal starts at page 15.

Page 18 shows that You have to only pull bumber to backwards but I had to pull edges behind to wheel a little bit sideways before to pull it backwards.

[rob42]

On 9/21/2021 at 10:43 PM, JiiN said:

https://www.toyota-tech.eu/aimuploads/{2DB34D7D-78C9-0BA2-1642-C79ACAE678C9}/PZ408-T5556-00 Avensis Wagon Detachable hitch PZ408-T5556-00 AIM_001_269_5.pdf

Bumber removal starts at page 15.

Page 18 shows that You have to only pull bumber to backwards but I had to pull edges behind to wheel a little bit sideways before to pull it backwards.

thank you 

[SAM LOVERS HER TOYOTAS]

Hi

Apparently it's really simple, my son removed the rear bumper on our saloon version in under 5 minutes, he was showing off, reason for removal we intended to install lower led lights where the reflectors sit until we realised it was impossible due to a rear lower bodykit skirt in the way.

Wishing you the best of luck with your repair. Get it fixed or it'll bug you!