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Headlight assembly, ugh.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by BeasleyBruin, May 30, 2017.

  1. May 30, 2017 at 6:07 PM
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    BeasleyBruin

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    I couldn't even get the grill off. How in the world do you access the bottom 3 plastic clips to release the grill? Help this armchair novice out please.
     
  2. May 30, 2017 at 7:44 PM
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    Sicyota04

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    It helps to use a long flathead screwdriver. I usually unclip the sides first (reach up under the left and right sides), there is a clip holding the headlight "fillers" to the fender, push those out, then use long screwdriver to unclip the tops and bottoms that are in front of the radiator. Try to get them halfway out, pull a little but not too much, then get the bottom clips and it will pop out. You will need to remove the corners before doing any of this.
     

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