Anyone here ever remove their front bumper? Any vids?

Thanks for your assistance. I have a 2003 taco prerunner, standard steel and black plastic bumber. I haven't been able to find any detailed videos.

 

It takes like 5 minutes and 6 bolts give or take.

Super easy, you'll laugh once it's off.

 

Seriously??? Okay, I will attempt Labor Day weekend which gives me more time to finish coating my frame (POR 15).

 

I don't have a Tacoma anymore but here's a picture to show what's underneath once it's off.

Old pic I took when I was installing an aftermarket bumper; here's the crash bar (that's also removable). You'll see brackets with nuts welded in facing outward. Those each hold 2 bolts on either side that hold the bumper in place.



If you take a quick glance at your own setup, you'll see the remaining nut or bolt I think more towards the rear by the wheel well.

 

Cool! Thanks Kwikvette

 

Super easy. @Kwikvette is right.

 

where are the 6 bolts located? I bought my taco with the bumper being bent.. not sure if i can just swap out the bumper or if there's damage underneath

 

Pretty easy, lay the painted piece (bumper cover) on blankets to prevent scratches.

Couple ideas:
2003 Tacoma New PRO Grill and Front Bumper Replace
https://youtu.be/0l4t2mdgV2Y

 

Did you not see the exploded diagram?

It's a 5 minute job; look at your truck and you'll get that "aha" moment. It's pretty funny actually.

 

Im not really great at working on cars but I have a ratchet set i can finally use.. Diagram is confusing for me

 

Understandable.

Please refer to my picture; you'll see I circled a bracket on each side. That bracket has 2 nuts welded on there, that's where 2 of the bolts (per side) attach the bumper to.

I forget the exact location of the last one but it'll be the same on the other side once you find it.

The best way is to follow the assembly that you just detached, and look for another mounting point. That'll be it.

Fortunately a ratchet and appropriately sized socket is all you'll need.