kenko95

My LC500 has only 3xxx miles but someone hit my rear bumper and put a wrinkle in it so I'm having a new oem bumper being painted at the body shop and I will do the removal and installation at home. Can someone point let me know how to remove the rear bumper? I've removed few bumpers on different cars but I couldn't find any resources online for tips and tricks to remove the LC500 rear bumper. Thanks in advance.

Brinylon

Can't offer much help but perhaps this might provide some clues.

https://partsouq.com/en/catalog/genu...&uid=214907&q=

kenko95

Thanks. I'm looking for more detail on tips and tricks so I don't break any tabs or fasteners.

azmojo

Best to just buy the replaceable tabs and fasteners and just plan to replace them.
Otherwise I would google "lc500 shop manual."

xztau

You can access the factory repair manual via https://www.alldata.com/diy-us/en. They have the LC listed. It's not free, though ($20/month or $60/year subscriptions). I have not tried them myself (don't have an LC, yet). They have been in business for decades. I haven't found the LC manual for free anywhere online.

kenko95

I thought Alldata was more for mechanical work but I paid the 19.99 was able to see the detail on bumper removal and installation. THANK YOU!

355F1

The power of the Forum Interwebz is REAL!!!!

Glad one of us was able to help you.

guanche2k9

I know that when I had my dealer replace my tail lights (due to condensation inside the housing), they had to remove the rear bumper. Even them, with the manual and all the necessary tools and "experience" they broke the tabs - which they also had to order and replace. Wish you the best on the process and please keep us posted!

kenko95

I removed the rear bumper followed the directions and did not break one tab. There is always a project within project but the bumper removal and swapping out the electric wires and lower parts was very straight forward. I'm glad that I did the project myself. I ordered the bumper from a place in Co. If I need to swap out any body parts on any car, I will be using them for the replacement parts. If anybody needs the bumper removal directions, let me know.

guanche2k9

This kinda reinforces the fact that most dealership service departments don't give a rat's *** about being careful with our LC's. Congrats on the replacement!

kenko95

I agree 100%. Most dealerships and body shops know that most people will not notice or see that tabs or screws are missing. If at all possible, I rather do the work on the car than have them work on it.

Mbova77

If someone hit you in the rear, it’s obviously their fault and their Insurance is paying. Why would you not take a car that expensive that someone else is paying for the repair to the dealer?

kenko95

It was hit while it was parked and they did not leave any info. Hit and run in the parking lot.

Mbova77

got it. That is messed up. I totally get it now, you saved yourself a lot of money.

Cobramax

Kenko95, Please send me the directions on rear bumper removal. I need to replace a broken taillight and the bumper has to be removed to do so. Thanks!