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Lower switch panel

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Lucy-fur, Aug 14, 2019.

  1. Aug 18, 2019 at 8:44 AM
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    Grossomotto

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    The Meso panel you have to seriously cut up your lower panel and epoxy/job weld it in. Just did it, got hot plastic from the Dremel and JBweld all over my clothes. Modding is fun.

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  2. Aug 18, 2019 at 8:55 AM
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    naked farmer

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    How long did it take you. I still got mine in the box, and am now debating if I want to attempt it or just buy the whole stock piece even though I’ll get one less slot. I got a ‘17 so I mainly want my rear window switch there.
     
  3. Aug 18, 2019 at 8:56 AM
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    Grossomotto

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    Well I think the window switch is a different size, you may want to use the stock one.

    And it took a while to cut it out with the Dremel. If you do, cut from the back so you don’t muck up the front like I did a bit.

     
  4. Aug 18, 2019 at 9:02 AM
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    naked farmer

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    Thanks. I think I bought the correct one from Meso where the rear window switch is in the middle. I guess I should open the box and see. How’s the color match?
     
  5. Aug 18, 2019 at 9:07 AM
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    Grossomotto

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    It’s pretty close, I didn’t want to mess around with painting it. I figured it’s black enough. Cut the stock panel as close to the switches as you can, so it’ll overlap on the front.

     
  6. Aug 23, 2019 at 6:02 PM
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    chaotic_taco

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    How'd you get the lower switch panel out?? Do I have to take apart the whole dash?
     
  7. Aug 23, 2019 at 6:13 PM
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    Grossomotto

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    A good part of it and the center console. A lot of the dash just pulls off, no screws.

     
  8. Aug 23, 2019 at 6:16 PM
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    Ahaha brilliant the switch blank pries out easily! Just don't damage the surround while prying.
     

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