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Removing the step pad from the rear bumper?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by nikonNUT, Jun 2, 2025.

  1. Jun 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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    nikonNUT

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    Hey all,
    Have a question regarding pulling the step pad from my rear bumper. I can see some of the clips but there appears to be a few that are burred deep! After pulling all the plugs, clips, wiring etc. do I just go ham bananas with a soft (or not so soft) pry tool? It doesn't have to survive the process but I wanted to ask. TIA!
     
    nikonNUT, Jun 2, 2025
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  2. Jun 3, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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    Accept the fact that you're going to break some no matter how you do it.
     
    wayne0, Jun 3, 2025
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  3. Jun 3, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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    Willy Lump Lump

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    This and that
    It’s assembled together in a pretty confusing way. All parts being connected.
    Why just the pad?
     
    Willy Lump Lump, Jun 3, 2025
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  4. Jun 3, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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    100%! It isn't gonna be reused so if it dies it dies.
     
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