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Emergency Help - Double Cab Door Piller Panel Removal

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by spaghettiedy, Nov 20, 2012.

  1. Nov 20, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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    spaghettiedy

    spaghettiedy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Don't have time to search for myself - Dog is being treated for cancer, and on the way back from vet had explosive diarrhea that went on the door panel at the bottom near the kick panel. I have a double cab.

    Could someone please help me to figure out how to remove the plastic panels in the door pillar. The one with the seatbelt.

    Pics would be helpful. If you know of a link already created for stereo installs or something else, please let me know.

    Thanks!!!!
     
  2. Nov 20, 2012 at 5:42 PM
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    Btnewman

    Btnewman Benjamin Newman

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    Custom body work/damage ARB rear locker Bumpers Shocks Other parts Tires and Rims Air tank fully plumbed into truck "Golf ball mod"
    Gimme a min to head out to my truck and remind myself how I did it...
     
  3. Nov 20, 2012 at 6:13 PM
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    Btnewman

    Btnewman Benjamin Newman

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    It's easy, the only tool you need is a 14 mm wrench

    First, pull the kick panels up off the floor, wiggling them back and forth will help them come up. You will need to pull the front and rear panels.

    Then peel off the weatherstripping on both sides of the panel

    pop the bolt cover off the lower seatbelt anchor using a 14 mm wrench. Then there are two plastic clips that you can just gently pop out of the door frame. They only take a little tug and wiggle to get them to release.

    That should get your lower panel out.

    Good luck! And I hope your dog pulls through ok!

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  4. Nov 20, 2012 at 7:16 PM
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    spaghettiedy

    spaghettiedy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks sooo much!!!
     

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