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How to remove front bumper valence panel?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by drade, Aug 27, 2016.

  1. Apr 10, 2018 at 9:58 PM
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    mustainefan

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    Yeah once you got the blue clips out it should be pretty easy. Just reach up inside and try to release a few of the solid clips. Once you get a few they should start to give you some love. I ended up breaking my blue clips and was still able to reattach just fine without them.
     
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  3. Apr 11, 2018 at 10:17 AM
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    Yeah, I do remember that, after getting a few clips loose, it became easier. I also seem to remember there were clips along the top and I think along the bottom, also.
     
  4. Apr 11, 2018 at 12:49 PM
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    Yep, top and bottom, all the way around. They might get a little mangled, but the blue ones are the trick!
     
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  5. Nov 17, 2018 at 4:09 PM
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    Thanks for havin this here! Just wanted to add the blue clips aren’t easy to spot. If you can’t find them like me, look at your replacement valance, they clip into the two middle clips on each end. There is a row along the bottom, and top. And the one on each end in the middle that the blue clips lock into. I wasn’t even able to find them before pulling my old one off, as I didn’t know where to look and they’re tough to see without pushing some flexible plastic out of your way.

    Was also able to pick one up from the dealer for $126 burring it online then in store pick up!

    Edit: thought I should add: Yes, you do want to remove the grill. No you don’t need to remove bumper, although that might make getting the blue clips off easier.

    Cheers
     

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