How to replace the front bumper 2011-2017 Toyota Camry
To replace the front bumper on your Camry it couldnt’ be easier. You will be asked to open the hood, set up, unscrew the screw from the engine compartment as well as carry out a few other steps. You can carry out this tutorial of 12 chapters in 90 minutes. Take your 10 mm socket and your ratchet and let’s get started!
Duration
90 minutes
Number of steps
12
Difficulty out of 5
4
Average savings
$130
Parts You Will Need
Tools You Will Need
Step-by-Step Installation
Chapter 1:
Lift the vehicle
Step 1/4
Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle and open the hood.
Chapter 1:
Step 2/4
Loosen the stud bolts on the front wheels.
Chapter 1:
Step 3/4
Lift the front of your vehicle. Place the vehicle on the jack stands.
Chapter 1:
Step 4/4
Don’t forget to put the wheels under the vehicle!
Chapter 2:
Remove the radiator cover
Step 1/2
Start by removing the plastic cover by pulling on the 9 plastic rivets using a fork.
Chapter 2:
Step 2/2
Then remove the cover.
Chapter 3:
Unscrew the screw from the engine compartment
Step 1/2
Using a multi-bit screwdriver and a 10 mm socket, unscrew the two bolts holding the grille.
Chapter 3:
Step 2/2
Then, using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the 3 plastic rivets holding the grille.
Chapter 4:
Unscrew the bottom screws from the wheel arch
Step 1/3
On the mudguard, remove the plastic rivet using a fork.
Chapter 4:
Step 2/3
Then, using a flat head screwdriver, unscrew the mudguard retaining screw.Remove it using the fork.
Chapter 4:
Step 3/3
Then unclip the front bumper cover from the side bumper retainer.Do the same on the other side.
Chapter 5:
Unscrew the bottom screws
Step 1/6
Using a ratchet and a 10 mm socket, remove the 3 screws that hold the mud flap.
Chapter 5:
Step 2/6
Do the same on the other side.
Chapter 5:
Step 3/6
Still using the 10 mm socket, unscrew the 5 screws securing the skid plate to the front bumper cover.
Chapter 5:
Step 4/6
You can now pull back the mudguard.
Chapter 5:
Step 5/6
Next, using a flat head screwdriver, remove the electrical connector of the lights located in the bumper cover from their guide. Then unplug the connectors.
Chapter 5:
Step 6/6
Do the same on the other side.
Chapter 6:
Tips
Step 1/2
The front bumper cover is now free: you can remove it, preferably with help from a second person.
Chapter 6:
Step 2/2
When you change your front bumper cover due to a collision, you may need to replace the bumper cover retainers as well.
Chapter 7:
Remove various components
Step 1/6
Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two screws holding the light located in the bumper cover.
Chapter 7:
Step 2/6
Then, remove it.Do the same on the other side.
Chapter 7:
Step 3/6
Retrieve the 5 plastic fasteners on the old bumper cover.
Chapter 7:
Step 4/6
Then, using the Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the 6 screws securing the front bumper cover grille to the front bumper cover.
Chapter 7:
Step 5/6
Next, using a fork, lift the first front bumper cover grille retaining tab.
Chapter 7:
Step 6/6
Then disengage it from the front bumper cover.Do the same on the other 17 tabs.
Chapter 8:
Remove the front bumper cover grille
Step 1/3
You can now remove the front bumper cover grille.
Chapter 8:
Step 2/3
Using the Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the 4 screws securing the grille to the front bumper cover.
Chapter 8:
Step 3/3
Then disengage the grille from the bumper cover by pushing the 6 retaining tabs.
Chapter 9:
Reinstall the elements on the bumper
Step 1/3
Take the new front bumper cover.
Chapter 9:
Step 2/3
Reconnect the plastic fasteners of the skid plate. Reconnect the grille to the bumper cover. Then, screw the 4 retaining screws back in.
Chapter 9:
Step 3/3
Put the front bumper cover grille back on the bumper cover. Reconnect all the tabs. Then retighten the screws.
Chapter 10:
Put the headlight housing back
Step 1/3
Reinsert the headlight into the front bumper cover. Then, screw the 2 screws back in. Do the same on the other side.
Chapter 10:
Step 2/3
Once all the parts have been reassembled on the front bumper cover, you can reinstall it.
Chapter 10:
Step 3/3
Make sure the bumper cover is correctly placed under the headlights and in the bumper cover retainers by pressing firmly on the upper edge of the bumper cover.
Chapter 11:
Reinstall the bumper
Step 1/7
Reconnect the electrical connectors of the lights located in the bumper cover, then clip them back on.
Chapter 11:
Step 2/7
Put the mudguard back in place. Put the rivet back in place. Then, retighten the retaining screw.
Chapter 11:
Step 3/7
Replace the mud flap.Screw back in the three screws holding the mud flap.
Chapter 11:
Step 4/7
Do the same on the other side.
Chapter 11:
Step 5/7
Screw the skid plate retaining screws back on.
Chapter 11:
Step 6/7
You can now screw the two bolts holding the grille back on. Then put the 3 rivets back in place.
Chapter 11:
Step 7/7
Put the plastic cover back on, then put the 9 rivets back on.
Chapter 12:
Put the vehicle back on the ground
Step 1/3
Then, you will be able to put the wheels back on your vehicle.
Chapter 12:
Step 2/3
Put your vehicle back on the ground before properly fixing the wheels in place.
Chapter 12:
Step 3/3
Operation complete.
