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Removing Headlights

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by fixedforbroke, Apr 22, 2009.

  1. Apr 22, 2009 at 12:30 PM
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    fixedforbroke

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    I have taken the top two bolts out of the headlight with a philips screwdriver. I also have done the bottom one where you have to go up and under and they still wont come out, any suggestions?
     
  2. Apr 22, 2009 at 12:40 PM
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    Tap them out. make sure you got all of the screws out. 2 on top. 1 PITA screw under the HL
     
  3. Apr 22, 2009 at 12:51 PM
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    what exactly is a PITA screw? sorry im a bit of a noob
     
  4. Apr 22, 2009 at 12:54 PM
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    There are 2 screws on the top of the headlight, One by the clip where the bumber attaches to, and one under the headlight (where you have to move the fender.
     
  5. Apr 22, 2009 at 1:13 PM
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    now i get it pain in the A$$ not only am i a noob im slow :eek:

    how do i get to the one by the bumper clip i cant get it out....
     
  6. Apr 22, 2009 at 1:34 PM
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  7. Apr 22, 2009 at 1:34 PM
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    disregard, i just snugged a screwdriveing into that one
     
  8. Apr 22, 2009 at 1:35 PM
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    Its easy you need a screw driver gotta kinda pull the bumper out a little bit and you'll see it!!
     
  9. Apr 22, 2009 at 1:41 PM
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  10. Apr 22, 2009 at 1:46 PM
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    thank you all so much but its the fourth one in this diagram going clock wise that i cant figure out.

    do i have to remove the grille
     
  11. Apr 22, 2009 at 1:47 PM
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    yes
     
  12. Apr 22, 2009 at 1:56 PM
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    how do you remove those little plastic clips with out breaking them or do they matter?
     
  13. Apr 22, 2009 at 1:58 PM
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    remove the grille, you will see a screw kind of "INSIDE" the bumber... stick a phillips screwdriver in there and hold back the plastic part of the bumper (it should flex around a little)
     
  14. Apr 22, 2009 at 1:58 PM
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    Get a flathead screwdriver and pry it out.. they will snap off and you could remove them...but remember to snap them back on once your done!
     
  15. Apr 22, 2009 at 2:09 PM
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    screw it im just going to put my truck back together i dont have enough time left to do the black head light mod but thanks for your help
    i think im retarded or something because i cant figure out how to remove my grill
     

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