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Grille removal?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Frodo_Baggins, Sep 22, 2015.

  1. Sep 22, 2015 at 3:42 PM
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    Frodo_Baggins

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    So I have a 1995 Tacoma and I was wanting to turn the grille from stock to a satoshi grille. Anyone know how to take the grille off without breaking anything significant?
     
  2. Sep 30, 2015 at 12:07 AM
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    Hey nick. Did you figure this out yet?

    Tim
     
  3. Sep 30, 2015 at 6:28 AM
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    tan4x4

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    My '98 has about 6 or 7 small clips that hold the plastic grill in place. I have to locate them, and reach in with a very small screwdriver (or awl) and push up on a little tang. Then it pops loose. Some guys end up destroying the first couple of them before they figure it out. Clever little things, but annoying.
     
  4. Sep 30, 2015 at 6:31 AM
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  5. Sep 30, 2015 at 8:07 AM
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    Those tabs are a pain. I installed a trans cooler that required me to remove my grill. There are those, and at least for me there was a fair amount of resistance below the headlights but no visible tabs. I was hesitant to get aggressive, until I saw a YouTube video. The guy had to give it a good tug from below the headlamps and volia. Off she came. Pretty easy once you see it done. I know yours is a 95 but I'd be sure it's similar...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KGIToOBLeQ
     
  6. Oct 7, 2015 at 7:17 PM
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    Can anyone point to a source of these clips?

    Do the aftermarket OEM grills typically come with clips or are they bare?
     
  7. Oct 8, 2015 at 4:58 AM
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    You 'll need to get them at the dealer. Pricey bastards too for what they are.
    My '03 has 7 clips. IIRC, there are 5 in a bag.
     
  8. Oct 8, 2015 at 8:11 AM
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  9. Oct 8, 2015 at 12:24 PM
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  10. Oct 9, 2015 at 5:12 PM
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    I bought an aftermarket all chrome grille for my 04 and it came with a full set of all new snap clips so im sure most aftermarket grills will have them but for sure ask before buying
     

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