How do you remove the rear bumper on a 1996 Camry?

Answer 1

I have a 94 Camry and it has the same body as the 96 model

There are approximately 22 nuts, bolts and screws to remove in order to remove the rear bumper. The locations are as follows. You will need a Phillips screw driver and a rachet with a 2 inch extension and 10mm/12mm sockets.

External1) One bolt Under each of the rear wheel arches.2) 2 Screws on each side underneath the bumper on the two sides (just behind the wheels)3) 1 Clip on each side underneath the bumper at the 2 edges. (I had to break these clips as I could not remove them)4) 1 screw type clip on the top side of the bumper, just below the tail light. (the screw needs to be turned and pryed up before the clip can be removed)

InternalThe back and side boot linings must be removed in order to have access to the nuts and bolts.1) 3 bolts on each side of the body (just behind the wheel arch) located at the top level of the body.2) Several nuts (approximately 8 nos. if I remember right) at the back panel of the body at the top level of the bumper. Theses can be identified as tapered edge of the bolt sticks out about 5mm beyond the edge of the nut).

Once all these are removed, remember to remove the licence plate light wire from the inside of the boot. My bumper came off when I pulled the it up several times, holding it from the bottom edge.

Hope this helped. Good luck.

Lalith.