Last Modified: 12-11-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000028G57
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [11/2022 -           ]
Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER (for Sedan with Illumination): REASSEMBLY; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [11/2022 -        ]

REASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER BRACKET LH

(a) Install the front bumper bracket LH with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.

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Torque:

12 N·m {122 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf}

2. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER BRACKET RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

(a) Install the No. 2 front bumper reinforcement with the 2 nuts as shown in the illustration.

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Torque:

for TMMMS Made :

30 N·m {306 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf}

for TMC Made :

21 N·m {214 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf}

4. INSTALL LOWER FRONT BUMPER ABSORBER

(a) Engage the 2 guides to install the lower front bumper absorber as shown in the illustration.

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5. INSTALL FRONT SIDE MEMBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Install the front side member bracket sub-assembly RH with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.

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Torque:

50 N·m {510 kgf·cm, 37 ft·lbf}

6. INSTALL FRONT SIDE MEMBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the front side member bracket sub-assembly LH with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.

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Torque:

50 N·m {510 kgf·cm, 37 ft·lbf}

(b) Engage each clamp.

7. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

(a) Engage the guide as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Install the front bumper reinforcement with the 8 bolts.

Torque:

50 N·m {510 kgf·cm, 37 ft·lbf}

(c) Engage each clamp.

8. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

(a) Engage the 4 guides as shown in the illustration to install the front bumper energy absorber.

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9. INSTALL NO. 2 LOWER FRONT BUMPER RETAINER

(a) Engage the claw to install the No. 2 lower front bumper retainer.

10. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH

(a) Engage the claw and clip as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Install the front bumper side support LH with the bolt.

Torque:

8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf}

11. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

12. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER RETAINER

(a) Install the 2 front fender liner retainers as shown in the illustration.

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HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

13. INSTALL PIN HOLD CLIP

(a) Engage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration to install the 2 pin hold clips.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

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14. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE (OR FRONT PANEL) EMBLEM

HINT:

When installing the radiator grille (or front panel) emblem, heat the front bumper cover and radiator grille (or front panel) emblem using a heat light.

Heating Temperature

Item

Temperature

Front Bumper Cover

20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

Radiator Grille (or Front Panel) Emblem

CAUTION:

  • Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
  • Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

*a

Heated Part

*b

Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the front bumper cover or radiator grille (or front panel) emblem excessively.

(a) Clean the front bumper cover surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the front bumper cover surface.

(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the front bumper cover.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) Using a heat light, heat the front bumper cover and a new radiator grille (or front panel) emblem.

(c) Remove the release paper from the radiator grille (or front panel) emblem.

HINT:

After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

(d) Engage the 2 pins and install the radiator grille (or front panel) emblem as shown in the illustration.

15. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER PAD

HINT:

  • When installing the front bumper pad, heat the front bumper cover using a heat light.
  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

Heating Temperature

Item

Temperature

Front Bumper Cover

20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

CAUTION:

  • Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
  • Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

*a

Heated Part

*b

Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the front bumper cover excessively.

(a) Clean the front bumper cover surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the front bumper cover surface.

(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the front bumper cover.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) Remove the release paper from a new front bumper pad.

HINT:

After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

(c) Install the front bumper pad.

16. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION LH

(a) Engage the 7 claws.

(b) Install the front bumper extension LH with the screw.

17. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

18. INSTALL FOG LIGHT COVER LH (for TMC Made)

(a) Engage the 6 claws to install the fog light cover LH.

19. INSTALL FOG LIGHT COVER LH (for TMMMS Made)

(a) Engage the 7 claws to install the fog light cover LH.

20. INSTALL FOG LIGHT COVER RH

(a) Engage the 7 claws to install the fog light cover RH.

21. INSTALL LOWER RADIATOR GRILLE

(a) for TMC Made:

(1) Engage the 25 claws.

(b) for TMMMS Made:

(1) Engage the 26 claws.

(c) Install the lower radiator grille with the 4 screws.

22. INSTALL LED ILLUMINATION LIGHT LH

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23. INSTALL LED ILLUMINATION LIGHT RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

24. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER LH (for TMC Made)

(a) Engage the hook.

*a

Hook

(b) Engage the guide and 4 claws to install the front bumper hole cover LH.

25. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE GARNISH

(a) Engage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

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26. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER INNER BRACKET

(a) Engage the 2 guides.

(b) Install the front bumper inner bracket with the 4 screws.

27. INSTALL MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Pre-collision System)

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28. INSTALL HOOD TO FRONT END PANEL SEAL

(a) Engage the 9 clips to install the hood to front end panel seal.

29. INSTALL INNER RADIATOR GRILLE

(a) Engage the 11 claws.

(b) Install the 5 screws.

(c) Install the inner radiator grille with the 2 screws and 4 clips.

Screw

Clip

(d) Engage the 2 guides.

30. INSTALL NO. 3 RADIATOR TO SUPPORT SEAL

(a) Engage the guide and claw to install the No. 3 radiator to support seal as shown in the illustration.

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31. INSTALL NO. 2 RADIATOR TO SUPPORT SEAL

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the No. 3 radiator to support seal.

32. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION MOUNTING BRACKET (w/ Bracket)

(a) Engage the guide and 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Install the front bumper extension mounting bracket with the 2 screws.