Under-dash fuse box cover broken

I've searched, but haven't seen much.
Am I the only idiot who can't get their interior fuse box cover open without breaking it? Haven't replaced it yet, since it's still pretty stuck on there, even with some broken tabs - but seriously, whats the real trick to getting it off without breaking it?
I'm ordering one from mesojdm, and want to keep that one in original condition!

 

Ask the master himself..... paging @mesojdm

 

I just put a small flat head screwdriver in the slot that's towards the back of vehicle. Lightly push screwdriver handle towards engine bay and pops right off.

 

After breaking the tab I took my cover off. It's now in a parts bin. I could replace it, but I'm not sure why it's even needed?

 

I broke my cover too. It stays in my glove box. I just keep it for the diagram

 

Go easy on it...Mine is fine..

 

Don't worry broke mine too it's sitting in my cup holder mocking me.

 

The "tab" to release the fuse box cover is located facing the rear of the truck. Problem is, the lower dash partially covers this area. So it makes it kind of a pain. Usually results in breakage of tabs:/


Mine has a diagram too... And a murica' flag on it
I'm actually thinking about redesigning it for a V2. With An extended tab that drops all the way down to the face making it easier to release. Hmmm

 

Please do. I'll buy it from you, since I'm planning on adding a couple add-a-circuits as well. Can you design it with thumb-tabs, like the fuse box covers in the engine bay have? That would be the ultimate upgrade for this piece of crap stock fuse cover.

 

Broke 2 of em...

 

Count me in the broken category. What a stupid design...

 

@mesojdm
Where can I order one? Cracked the end of mine but it is just hanging on.... barely
Love my Gashole btw, great work!!

 

I broke mine as well, the part number for a replacement is 82672-04020 and should be $6 or less.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/custom-fuse-cover-extended-height.519448/

 

or just buy one from Meso for $20 and already have a head start for future mods!

 

My interior cover doesn't sit flush with the dash. But when I flip it around it does sit flush, but any movement will knock it off

 

you use use something like this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/153872183208

 

Or you can support a forum member, and get a higher quality injection molded one for the same price.
https://mesocustoms.com/collections/interior-accessories/products/extended-fuse-cover

Side question,
Are you affiliated with antics design at all?

 

That looks like shit... and with only two posts, both about this cover, guessing it’s your store.


@MESO I’m assuming he is. Not sure where I’ve seen such a familiar cover before though...

 

So funny. The dude revives an old ass thread to promote his stuff. haha