1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: 6 speed manual transmission noise? Drive Shaft Grease AC&Heater fan AC Only Works On High Tacoma 2007 question please Looking for suggestion for a waterproof plug/connector to wie my light bar

removing 2012 grill

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by monster coma18, Aug 30, 2012.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Aug 30, 2012 at 4:46 PM
    #1
    monster coma18

    #1
    monster coma18 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2012
    Member:
    #85493
    Messages:
    60
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    steven
    alabama
    Vehicle:
    15 double cab
    4” spindle drop lift 17x9 blastic wheels 35x12.5 Ironman mt
    does anyone know best way to remove grill safely with breaking anything
     
    monster coma18, Aug 30, 2012
    #1
  2. Aug 30, 2012 at 4:51 PM
    #2
    monster coma18

    #2
    monster coma18 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2012
    Member:
    #85493
    Messages:
    60
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    steven
    alabama
    Vehicle:
    15 double cab
    4” spindle drop lift 17x9 blastic wheels 35x12.5 Ironman mt
    okay ive just heard there is clips on headlights and was unsure
     
    monster coma18, Aug 30, 2012
    #2
  3. Aug 30, 2012 at 6:34 PM
    #3
    Raz4back

    #3
    Raz4back Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2012
    Member:
    #77081
    Messages:
    403
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brett
    Benton, Arkansas
    Vehicle:
    2012 DC TRD Offroad 4x4
    Blacked out badges, Tinted Tail Lights, Fog Light Anytime Mod, Sock Monkey Bedside Decal, Painted Wheels, 20% Tint on Front Windows, 886 Bulb Backup Light Mod, Plasti Dip Rear Bumper (temporary until I get color matched), Color Matched Grill, Front Emblem, Door Handles, Mirrors, Bilstein 5100 all around, front set at 1.75, 1.5 aal, Crossfab light bar with 3 Hella Black Magic 500s, TRS Retrofit with D2S Projectors and Apollo Shrouds, BHLM with color matched Bowls and shrouds, CSJumper LED interior kit, CSJumper LED switchback DTRLs and Side Markers, 17x9 -12 Offset Ballistic Jester Wheels, 255x75x17 Nitto Trail Grapplers

    Take out the 2 bolts. There are push pins on the top left and right, directly below those there are push pins on the lower portion of the grill as well as 1 push pin in the lower center.

    Once you get those off grab the lower driver side and pull.
     
    Raz4back, Aug 30, 2012
    #3
  4. Aug 30, 2012 at 6:35 PM
    #4
    BradleyScottETC

    #4
    BradleyScottETC Class IV Category 8 Elite VIP Member (Only)

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2009
    Member:
    #20521
    Messages:
    1,749
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bradley
    Lake County, FL
    Vehicle:
    10 4.0 AC 4x4
    Chain to tree. Reverse.
     
    BradleyScottETC, Aug 30, 2012
    #4
  5. Aug 30, 2012 at 6:49 PM
    #5
    monster coma18

    #5
    monster coma18 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2012
    Member:
    #85493
    Messages:
    60
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    steven
    alabama
    Vehicle:
    15 double cab
    4” spindle drop lift 17x9 blastic wheels 35x12.5 Ironman mt
    omw that would be awful
     
    monster coma18, Aug 30, 2012
    #5
  6. Aug 30, 2012 at 6:50 PM
    #6
    monster coma18

    #6
    monster coma18 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2012
    Member:
    #85493
    Messages:
    60
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    steven
    alabama
    Vehicle:
    15 double cab
    4” spindle drop lift 17x9 blastic wheels 35x12.5 Ironman mt
    thanks for help raz4back
     
    monster coma18, Aug 30, 2012
    #6
  7. Aug 30, 2012 at 8:29 PM
    #7
    PhantomVirus

    #7
    PhantomVirus Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2012
    Member:
    #81623
    Messages:
    336
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ron
    People's Republic of NJ
    Vehicle:
    2012 Super White TRD OffRoad Double Cab
    Don't steal my tailgate Mod, Hardwired Valentine1 Radar Detector, Smitty N-FAB Nerf Bars, Led lights (Maps, overhead & rear License Plate), Debadged, TRD rim center covers, Replaced Chrome Grill with OEM Super White, PlastiDipped Toyota Logo on Grill BLACK, Distinct Offroad Custom light bar
    Honest it's 2 clips and 2 Phillips screws and then as you can see the grill unclips from the bottom by pulling it away from the truck.

    Reverse to reinstall


    Those 2 plastic pins - you need to pull the centers up with a flathead screwdriver and they just pop out.

    If you are forcing it you are doing it wrong.



    [​IMG]
     
    PhantomVirus, Aug 30, 2012
    #7
  8. Aug 30, 2012 at 9:18 PM
    #8
    Raz4back

    #8
    Raz4back Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2012
    Member:
    #77081
    Messages:
    403
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brett
    Benton, Arkansas
    Vehicle:
    2012 DC TRD Offroad 4x4
    Blacked out badges, Tinted Tail Lights, Fog Light Anytime Mod, Sock Monkey Bedside Decal, Painted Wheels, 20% Tint on Front Windows, 886 Bulb Backup Light Mod, Plasti Dip Rear Bumper (temporary until I get color matched), Color Matched Grill, Front Emblem, Door Handles, Mirrors, Bilstein 5100 all around, front set at 1.75, 1.5 aal, Crossfab light bar with 3 Hella Black Magic 500s, TRS Retrofit with D2S Projectors and Apollo Shrouds, BHLM with color matched Bowls and shrouds, CSJumper LED interior kit, CSJumper LED switchback DTRLs and Side Markers, 17x9 -12 Offset Ballistic Jester Wheels, 255x75x17 Nitto Trail Grapplers
    You didn't have to remove the three on the bottom? Mine wouldn't come off without removing them
     
    Raz4back, Aug 30, 2012
    #8
  9. Aug 30, 2012 at 9:23 PM
    #9
    YotaMatt

    #9
    YotaMatt Livin Low, Ridin High

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2012
    Member:
    #74448
    Messages:
    5,185
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    West Point VA
    Vehicle:
    12 PreRunner DC TRD Sport
    Spidertraxx 1.25" spacers in front and rear, 4" Maxtrac Spindles,Billy 5100s at 0", OME 885 Springs, 1/4" top spacer on both sides, 1.5" AAL, 3" Block, 1.5" 4crawler driveshaft spacer, 17x9 XD Spys with 35x12.50 Nitto Mud Grapplers, Magnaflow offroad Stainless Exhaust, Volant Intake with scoop,Camo emblems, BHLM, Tinted tailights, Anytime fog mod,Alpine Type R 12, Kicker 1000 watt amp,600 watt 4 channel memphis and all memphis components, 35%tint front all the rest at 5%, Hella 500s with sylvania zxe bulbs, sylvania zxe headlights, sylvania zxe fogs, Weathertech digi fits, flyzeye blue/white, LED map dome license plate lights, Redline hood struts, Tailgate EZ Down, Custom TRD Camo Browning Edition Bedsides, Camo wet okoles, Ridgid Dually bed lights, SOS Concepts Tire Carrier
    /\/\/\/\ This...i had to remove those 3 bottom ones
     
    YotaMatt, Aug 30, 2012
    #9
  10. Aug 30, 2012 at 9:28 PM
    #10
    GREEKBOY12295

    #10
    GREEKBOY12295 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 5, 2012
    Member:
    #84181
    Messages:
    5,040
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nick
    Phoenix, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2005 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner
    Radflo 2.5 Coilovers, Viper Alarm 5902, Bilstein 5100's, Polk Speakers, Blacked out grille and Emblems, All Pro 3" leafs, Pioneer AVH-4300 Double Din, BHLM, 4" Maxtrac Spindle, Aero Turbine 2525xl, Ultra Gauge, Rockford Fosgate 300 mono amp, 10" Kicker CVR
    Mine didn't come out easily so I pulled it straight up fairly hard and off it came, aswell as some broken plastic from somewhere. Now its not a problem!
     
    GREEKBOY12295, Aug 30, 2012
    #10
  11. Aug 30, 2012 at 9:30 PM
    #11
    myth01

    #11
    myth01 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2010
    Member:
    #42063
    Messages:
    230
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    south sf, ca.
    Vehicle:
    08 taco Trd sport
    eclipse nav.-w/ Bluetooth & iPod 3'' revtech add a leaf lift kit snug top ss truck cap dive tank racks in back Aux fuse box Aux back up lights, w/ interior fj cruiser stock switch Back up cam Turn signal cams Interior inverter -switched Aux audio/video inputs -RCA (including iPhone cable)w/ 4 input switch Mag light mount Tyredog stand alone tpms Spare tire extension hose Avid off road light bar(powder coated)
    If you want step by step go to grill crafts web site and look up installation how to. It has pics I believe
     
    myth01, Aug 30, 2012
    #11
  12. Aug 30, 2012 at 9:45 PM
    #12
    monster coma18

    #12
    monster coma18 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2012
    Member:
    #85493
    Messages:
    60
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    steven
    alabama
    Vehicle:
    15 double cab
    4” spindle drop lift 17x9 blastic wheels 35x12.5 Ironman mt
    Thanks
     
    monster coma18, Aug 30, 2012
    #12
  13. Aug 30, 2012 at 9:48 PM
    #13
    river rat 69

    #13
    river rat 69 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2010
    Member:
    #47249
    Messages:
    16,574
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jim
    Orlando, Fla., Green side of the grass
    Vehicle:
    007, trd, sr5, fmf.
    NO Chrome,3" NFab's steps,TRD skid,Wet okie's.011 grill, k&n,5100's,All this comes right off when the old lady says let's go get a NEW ONE!!!
    C4 & det. caps works well
     
    river rat 69, Aug 30, 2012
    #13
  14. Aug 30, 2012 at 10:00 PM
    #14
    monster coma18

    #14
    monster coma18 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2012
    Member:
    #85493
    Messages:
    60
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    steven
    alabama
    Vehicle:
    15 double cab
    4” spindle drop lift 17x9 blastic wheels 35x12.5 Ironman mt
    Grillcrafts had pics of step by step
     
    monster coma18, Aug 30, 2012
    #14
  15. Aug 31, 2012 at 7:40 PM
    #15
    PhantomVirus

    #15
    PhantomVirus Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2012
    Member:
    #81623
    Messages:
    336
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ron
    People's Republic of NJ
    Vehicle:
    2012 Super White TRD OffRoad Double Cab
    Don't steal my tailgate Mod, Hardwired Valentine1 Radar Detector, Smitty N-FAB Nerf Bars, Led lights (Maps, overhead & rear License Plate), Debadged, TRD rim center covers, Replaced Chrome Grill with OEM Super White, PlastiDipped Toyota Logo on Grill BLACK, Distinct Offroad Custom light bar
    The bottom 3 did not hold in the grill on my 2012. I also pulled it out/forward and not up.

    the only things that held my grill in were the 2 Phillips screws, 2 black clips on top and the snap ins along the bottom.

    YMMV.
     
    PhantomVirus, Aug 31, 2012
    #15
  16. Sep 1, 2012 at 8:28 AM
    #16
    monster coma18

    #16
    monster coma18 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2012
    Member:
    #85493
    Messages:
    60
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    steven
    alabama
    Vehicle:
    15 double cab
    4” spindle drop lift 17x9 blastic wheels 35x12.5 Ironman mt
    Thanks I was looking at that my self and couldnt figure that part out
     
    monster coma18, Sep 1, 2012
    #16
  17. Sep 1, 2012 at 11:38 AM
    #17
    Raz4back

    #17
    Raz4back Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2012
    Member:
    #77081
    Messages:
    403
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brett
    Benton, Arkansas
    Vehicle:
    2012 DC TRD Offroad 4x4
    Blacked out badges, Tinted Tail Lights, Fog Light Anytime Mod, Sock Monkey Bedside Decal, Painted Wheels, 20% Tint on Front Windows, 886 Bulb Backup Light Mod, Plasti Dip Rear Bumper (temporary until I get color matched), Color Matched Grill, Front Emblem, Door Handles, Mirrors, Bilstein 5100 all around, front set at 1.75, 1.5 aal, Crossfab light bar with 3 Hella Black Magic 500s, TRS Retrofit with D2S Projectors and Apollo Shrouds, BHLM with color matched Bowls and shrouds, CSJumper LED interior kit, CSJumper LED switchback DTRLs and Side Markers, 17x9 -12 Offset Ballistic Jester Wheels, 255x75x17 Nitto Trail Grapplers
    Interesting, I pulled mine away from the truck as well, but it wouldn't budge without removing the lower push pins. The pins went through the grill and the three holes that are in the bumper that your pic shows.
     
    Raz4back, Sep 1, 2012
    #17
  18. Sep 1, 2012 at 1:38 PM
    #18
    YotaMatt

    #18
    YotaMatt Livin Low, Ridin High

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2012
    Member:
    #74448
    Messages:
    5,185
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    West Point VA
    Vehicle:
    12 PreRunner DC TRD Sport
    Spidertraxx 1.25" spacers in front and rear, 4" Maxtrac Spindles,Billy 5100s at 0", OME 885 Springs, 1/4" top spacer on both sides, 1.5" AAL, 3" Block, 1.5" 4crawler driveshaft spacer, 17x9 XD Spys with 35x12.50 Nitto Mud Grapplers, Magnaflow offroad Stainless Exhaust, Volant Intake with scoop,Camo emblems, BHLM, Tinted tailights, Anytime fog mod,Alpine Type R 12, Kicker 1000 watt amp,600 watt 4 channel memphis and all memphis components, 35%tint front all the rest at 5%, Hella 500s with sylvania zxe bulbs, sylvania zxe headlights, sylvania zxe fogs, Weathertech digi fits, flyzeye blue/white, LED map dome license plate lights, Redline hood struts, Tailgate EZ Down, Custom TRD Camo Browning Edition Bedsides, Camo wet okoles, Ridgid Dually bed lights, SOS Concepts Tire Carrier
    /\/\ this is exactly what I had to do as well
     
    YotaMatt, Sep 1, 2012
    #18
  19. Sep 1, 2012 at 4:53 PM
    #19
    monster coma18

    #19
    monster coma18 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2012
    Member:
    #85493
    Messages:
    60
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    steven
    alabama
    Vehicle:
    15 double cab
    4” spindle drop lift 17x9 blastic wheels 35x12.5 Ironman mt
    just pulled out it the two screws on top and two clicks and then bottom just snaps in and out of place
     
    monster coma18, Sep 1, 2012
    #19
  20. Sep 2, 2012 at 6:06 PM
    #20
    PhantomVirus

    #20
    PhantomVirus Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2012
    Member:
    #81623
    Messages:
    336
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ron
    People's Republic of NJ
    Vehicle:
    2012 Super White TRD OffRoad Double Cab
    Don't steal my tailgate Mod, Hardwired Valentine1 Radar Detector, Smitty N-FAB Nerf Bars, Led lights (Maps, overhead & rear License Plate), Debadged, TRD rim center covers, Replaced Chrome Grill with OEM Super White, PlastiDipped Toyota Logo on Grill BLACK, Distinct Offroad Custom light bar
    Monster - where was your truck made? I wonder if there are subtle differences in how they mounted the grills depending on where it was built or when.

    Just guessing here but the 3 lower clips did nothing for when I replaced by grill.....
     
    PhantomVirus, Sep 2, 2012
    #20
Page 1 of 2

Products Discussed in

Freedom Off-Road Front Upper Control Arms for 2-4" Lift Compatible with 05-23 Tacoma
$390.00
Air Intake Snorkel Kit Fit For 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma With 4L Right Petrol intake air snorkel kit high performance system compatible kit Replacement black Rotational Molding (2005-2015)
$89.99
Bilstein (24-186728) 5100 Series Shock Absorber
$109.17
Mobil 1 104361 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
$28.07
TOYOTA Genuine (90982-06022) Battery Terminal Assembly, silver, black
$9.75
Gebildet 3 Sets NO/NC Black Magnetic Switch Wiring Recessed Door Sensor Hidden Window Contact Reed Switch for Access Control Replace Alarm System
$9.99
National 710573 Wheel Seal
$12.67
Xislet 16.5" Radar Detector Hardwire Power Cord Mirror Wire Plug Tap Compatible with Escort Valentine One Uniden Beltronics with Inline Fuse Mount RJ11 - Set of 3
$12.95
GOOACC - GRC-33 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car Plastic Rivets Fasteners Push Retainer Kit Most Popular Sizes Auto Push Pin Rivets Set -Door Trim Panel Fender Clips for GM Ford Toyota Honda Chrysler
$12.14
FEL-PRO 61040 Exhaust Pipe Gasket
$7.27
DURATECH Flare Nut Wrench Set, Metric, 3-piece, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17mm, CR-V Steel, Organizer Pouch Included
$13.99
13mm - 1/2" Self Closed Aluminized Sleeve Heat Shield Protection Side Entry High Temp for Hoses, Wire Harnesses, Cables, Automotive, Exhaust 39" (1 Meter)
$13.99
AUXITO 912 921 LED Bulb for Backup Light Reverse Lights High Power 2835 15-SMD Chipsets Error Free T15 906 922 W16W Bulbs, 6000K White Daytime Running Lights (Upgraded, Pack of 2)
$13.99
MOTONG Male to Female USB Power Port Socket Adapter for Toyota VIGO, Please Confirm The Dashboard Hole's Size Before Order(40 * 20mm)
$14.99
Aienxn Radar Detector Hardwire Kit, Direct Wire Wiring kit, Radar Detector Quick Connection Plug and Play Power Cord Cable,with RJ-11 Telephone Style Jack (13FT)
$14.99
MOTOALL 1-Way Connector 11428 for Toyota Temperature Sensor Power Steering Pump Switch Connector Pigtail 1b257 for Toyota 97-11
$12.99
DPTOOL 14mm Back Tap Spark Plug Thread Repair Tool M14x1.25 Thread Chase Tap for Repairing Threads and Preventing Metal Shavings from Entering The Cylinder, 5.27'' Long
$15.99
VIPMOTOZ Red OLED Neon Tube Pure White SMD LED License Plate Light Tag Lamp Assembly Replacement For 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma & 2000-2013 Tundra Pickup Truck
$15.99
303 Products Automotive Protectant Spray - Helps Prevent Fading & Cracking, Repels Dust, Lint & Staining, Superior UV Protection & Restores Lost Color, Exterior & Interior Car Cleaning Supplies 16oz
$15.99
Dorman 973-582 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit Compatible with Select Toyota Models
$18.96
Veepeak Mini Bluetooth OBD II Scanner Auto Check Engine Light Code Reader Car OBD Diagnostic Scan Tool for Android (Incompatible with iOS)
$14.98
ACEC SHOP Amber LED Pod Lights, 2PCS 42W 3.5" Round Fog Lights Spot Beam Driving Lights Yellow Offroad Lights Ditch Light Amber LED Pods for Truck Pickup SUV UTV ATV Boat Motorcycle
$30.99
Genuine Toyota 48452-35020 Suspension Adjust Cam
$22.24
Dasbecan Left Driver Side Sun Visor Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2005-2012 2013 2014 2015 74320-04181-B1 Gray Without Light
$21.90
Genuine Ford Fluid TA-31 RTV Silicone Sealant - 5 oz.
$29.99
Swigzy [Patented & Upgraded] Car Cup Holder Expander - Adapter Holds: Hydro-Flask, Yeti, Nalgene, Owala, Large (32 40 oz) Water Bottles - Adjustable Expandable Insert Extender – Universal
$26.99
Ultrasonic Rodent Repellent for Car Engine – Battery Powered Under Hood Mouse Repeller with Flashing Strobe Light, Keeps Rats and Mice Away from Vehicle, Automobile, Truck, Garage, Attic, Barn, Shed
$27.80
TRAILFX CAMPER TO REAR WINDOW SEAL 30000
$28.46
Bilstein 24263108 Shock Absorber
$140.08
Kicker 48CWRT82 CompRT 8" Subwoofer, DVC, 2-ohm
$135.96
Bilstein 33-230351 Monotube Shock Absorber, 46mm
$105.97
POPNLOCK LLC Pop & Lock PL8547HD Power Tailgate Lock Fits Tacoma/Tundra, Black
$133.68
Midland – MXT115 - 15 Watt GMRS MicroMobile Two Way Trails Radio - Off Roading Outdoor RZR Farm - 8 Repeater Channels Extended Range - External Magnetic Mount Antenna - NOAA Weather Alerts
$164.99
3M Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 (06504) Permanent Bonding and Sealing for Boats and RVs Above and Below the Waterline Waterproof Repair, Black, 10 fl oz Cartridge
$25.27
86790-04021 Rear View Back Up Camera Compatible for Toyota Tacoma 2014 2015 Replaces# 86790-04021, 8679004021.6PIN
$34.99
NATIKA Backup/Front View Camera,IP69K Waterproof Great Night Vision HD and Super Wide Angle Metal OEM Style Reverse Rear View Backup Camera for Cars Pickup Trucks SUVs RVs Vans (Black)
$39.99
Block Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Leak Test Kit - Made in USA
$37.99
Genuine Toyota 08885-02506 GL-5 75W-85 Differential Gear Oil
$38.84
Lisle 30800 CV Boot Clamp Pliers
$33.11
Mevotech TTX Suspension Ball Joint
$63.78
Metra Axxess ASWC-1 Steering Wheel Control Interface
$62.77
Toyota Genuine Parts - Fr Brake Pad (04465-AZ200)
$61.00
To Top