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question about tacoma 2019 grill change

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by slawmunny, Dec 12, 2018.

  1. Dec 12, 2018 at 11:40 PM
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    slawmunny

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  2. Dec 12, 2018 at 11:57 PM
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    The garnish will but the grill should have that removeable bottom piece. Cant really tell in the link. Clip on stays for the garnish to hold on to grill can be had at Ace Hardware. I forgot what they're called.

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  3. Dec 13, 2018 at 12:16 AM
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    Those are called a Pushnut.
     
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  4. Dec 13, 2018 at 1:12 AM
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    so you think those two links will work on my tacoma 2019 sports trd?
     
  5. Dec 13, 2018 at 1:21 AM
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    Yup
     
  6. Dec 13, 2018 at 2:15 AM
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    Careful. There are two different types of grills. Although both have removable sections there is only one that will accommodate the garnish without making modifications. It looks like this one may not since it lists 2016-17 MY. I made that mistake and had to send it back and buy the one for 2018-19 MY.
     
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    You may want to also consider the longer Pro wiring harness for the radar sensor. You can use your original but you will have to reroute it. The Pro harness fits like Toyota intended.
     
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    Just reuse the original harness and zip tie keepers. It still tucks away clean if you route it correctly.
     
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    There is a difference doing it perfect and doing it OK. I spent 43K on the truck so putting on a $15 harness to have it as Toyota intended was a no brainer.
     
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    But did you use OEM pro grill though.. if not, then I personally wouldn't bother. It works and looks clean.
     
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  11. Dec 13, 2018 at 8:01 AM
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    Did you buy a genuine grill or an aftermarket?

    Edit: Wow beat me to it lmao..
     
  12. Dec 13, 2018 at 10:43 AM
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    I plead the 5th. :D
     
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  13. Dec 13, 2018 at 12:34 PM
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    Part number for the harness please :)
     
  14. Dec 13, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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    Sorry don't have it handy. I did this a year ago. Go to toyotapartsoline and look up an '18 Pro for the part #.
     
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    what does OEM stand for? sorry I am new to the tacoma world!
     
  16. Dec 13, 2018 at 3:41 PM
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  17. Dec 13, 2018 at 3:42 PM
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    So lets say I buy the two links i posted up there now for my 2019 tacoma sports .... do yall think I will be happy with the outcome??? lolol
     
  18. Dec 13, 2018 at 8:52 PM
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    I don't think that's the right grill to accept the garnish. The Pro grill that has the individual letters is the one you want.

    This is what the grill needs to look like to accept the garnish. This is after the plastic insert is removed and before the radar sensor cover is installed.

    20180108_201515.jpg
     
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    Found it.

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