Does the front bumper have to be removed to replace the lower cover w/valance panel and valance panel? (part numbers 521290E100 & 539010E010) Thank you!
Yes it seems you do have to remove the entire bumper to replace the lower bumper cover. That's the job we just did. If you don't remove the bumper you can't get to the snap connectors that secure the lower bumper to the main bumper. But, with this video the job is really not that bad. We did the whole thing with a 10mm ratchet with extension, and two screwdrivers.
This video saved me last year! Dealer and Toyota corporate refused to fix my sensors under warranty. Brought my car to them 4 times and never fixed. I saw this video which gave me the courage to remove my bumper. I replaced the $6.00 sensor and I did not need to deal with the runaround anymore. Again, thank you so much for the detailed video!!
This is exactly what I needed to see so I can wrap my chrome !! Thank you!! I have plans to remove the rear bumper too. I would LOVE to see if u made a step by step video for the rear bumper removal on the 2020+ Highlander !
I haven’t had the chance to take apart another highlander and I actually just moved to another shop so no vids just yet. The rear bumper is a lot like the front bumper on these Toyota’s. Just about the same procedure and screw/clip locations only difference is when you open your lift gate there are screws on each side should only be 2. They may be covered by a trim piece attached to the tail light (use a clip tool to remove) Thank you for your feedback
Very good video. Not that much to get it off. Like it is called, just a cover. They are designed to be easily replaced. Doesn't take much to damage one. Just contact..Pull it, paint it, put it back on and get back into traffic. Covers are cheap. Just all that extra labor that makes a expensive deal.
After removing the front bumper. Are you able to remove the front garnish (the chrome part of the bumper). If so are you able to show us a tutorial on how to do that. I’m looking on replacing it with a black one. Thank you!!
I haven’t had the chance to take another one apart but yes you should be able to remove the chrome from the grill assembly and replace it with the black one. Most likely held in by tabs and possibly screws. Toyota might sell the whole grill with black garnish on it as one piece
The bumper cover should be the same and if any part is different it should just transfer over but if you call the dealer/parts they should be able to help. I’ll update the comment section on the video
