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Dashboard Clear Plastic Cracks

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by buckeyetaco77, Dec 25, 2023.

  1. Dec 25, 2023 at 11:45 AM
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    buckeyetaco77

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    I’ve got a 2020 Taco, and over the last six months the clear plastic over the speedometer has developed several cracks.

    I’m curious if anyone has replaced one on here, and if it was relatively easy. I’m trying to run down the part number to get one ordered and get this tackled.

    I’m a little surprised it has happened.
     
  2. Dec 25, 2023 at 12:10 PM
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    Take pics, are you sure it's actually cracked, or is it scratched? It scratches extremely easy,,,, even simply trying to clean it, seems to rub dirt in and scratches. I use an interior duster on mine, before I rarely clean it, for that reason.
    I don't think Toyota offers just the clear piece, but not 100% sure. To replace, it requires heating up the whole cluster, and trying to get the adhesive that holds it together pliable. Then new one would have to glued on.
     
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    The first post in the following thread shows how to replace the instrument cluster lens which is easily done. You have to remove a couple of trim pieces, pull the cluster out, disconnect the wiring harness then the lens just unscrews from the back.

    The lens part number is also shown or at least one of them. There are actually three different part numbers depending on the trim color but you'll have to dig deeper in the thread to find the other numbers.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ched-up-instrument-cluster-plexiglass.503376/
     
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    fathomblue

    fathomblue I used to be disgusted; now I'm just amused.

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    Found it, here are the three different lens options. Another thing I would recommend is getting Screen Protech (Google it, TW won't allow a link for some reason) which will not only protect the lens but also hide existing scratches as long as they aren't too bad.

     
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    Thanks everyone!
     

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