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TRD grille install issue??

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by mojo825, Nov 23, 2022.

  1. Nov 23, 2022 at 9:57 AM
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    mojo825

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    Bought the TRD pro grill. I took it down to the dealership for installation and they said that they wouldn't do it since it would move the sensor and camera. Has anyone had any issues after installing the grille? Does anyone know if there's a dealership that will install it in the orange county/la county area?
     
  2. Nov 23, 2022 at 9:59 AM
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    Tacospike

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    There are youtube videos for guidance to do a DIY

    I think most people here DIY
     
  3. Nov 23, 2022 at 10:02 AM
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    drizzoh

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    It's very easy to replace, mostly just requires a little patience, a 10mm socket and a #2 phillips screwdriver. Can do it in about 30 min from start to finish.

    If you have a factory camera you might need a custom bracket to mount it in the new grille. Westcott makes a nice one: Toyota Tacoma Front Camera Relocation Bracket - Westcott Designs
     
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  4. Nov 23, 2022 at 10:05 AM
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    Chuckwagon704

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    I don't have the sensor since mine is a '17, but I'm pretty sure I can say with certainty that the install isn't any more complicated than mine was without it. Like another user said, there's plenty of vids on YouTube, and it's really a level 1 install. Super easy, and you'll feel more confident if you do it yourself anyway. You got this!
     
  5. Nov 23, 2022 at 1:09 PM
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    na8rboy

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    Disconnect battery first.
     
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    Borracho Loco

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    Oh look, another mod....
    It took you longer to drive to the dealership and back than it does to install it yourself. It snaps right in. Easy Peasy.
     
  7. Nov 24, 2022 at 1:24 AM
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    Agree!!!!
     
  8. Nov 24, 2022 at 1:42 AM
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    Martian__

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    Check out the end of this thread regarding the camera. If you have a camera, you simply need the OEM bracket from the pro grille. Part numbers on this thread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/where-to-buy-oem-trd-pro-grill.778896/page-4#post-28034506

    aside from that, dealers don’t want the liability of installing your own parts and recalibrating the sensor. Unless you buy everything from them like the Trd lift kit option. Just install it yourself, it’s really simple. Plenty of videos on YouTube.
     
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