Loose bed liner compartment causing rust in bed/fender

Hey guys. I'm new here. I just picked up a 2007 Tacoma 4WD. Attached a few pics. It's in excellent shape with the exception of some rust under these loose panels in the bed liner. I found the OEM part online and plan to order them to replace. Wondering if anyone else has had similar issues. Can't really tell how bad of a problem I have, but I know I need to get the panels secured to prevent any further rain from getting down in the fender area. Thanks!

 

Haven't had that issue but I hope someone here has some good info for you.

Why can't you just seal it though instead of buying a new part?

 

Thanks. I should have added that one is slightly cracked (may be able to seal that one) but the other is missing the entire bottom half, so it's completely exposed. It is upside down in the picture. Which is how it was when I bought it.

 

Fair enough. That makes sense. Good luck man, I hope it all works out.

 

Thanks! Thinking I'll just use some gorilla tape to secure it until the part comes in.

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Does anyone know how these are fitted/secured originally? I doubt Toyota used double-stick tape.

 

I think it's a few bolts from the backside. Should be able to see them looking under your fender trim.