How to Remove the Front Bumper Cover on a 2004 Rav4
- 1). Open the hood and locate the four bolts across the top of the bumper cover. Remove these with the ratchet and 12mm socket. There are also four bolts along the bottom just underneath the bumper cover under the Rav4. Remove these using the ratchet and 12mm socket.
- 2). Look underneath the Rav4 to locate the Phillips screws that attach the bumper cover to the black splash guard. The splash guard is smooth black plastic that protects the underside of the engine from mud and road debris. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws attaching the splash guard and bumper cover.
- 3). Remove the Phillips screws along the sides of the bumper cover just in front of each front tire. Once these are removed, push the bumper cover forward so that you can reach behind it for the turn signals. Use a flat screwdriver to unsnap the turn signal lights from the bumper cover. Once these lights are out of each side of the bumper cover, the cover is completely removed.
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