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Removing driver side A Pillar help.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by nevadabugle, Nov 28, 2015.

  1. Nov 28, 2015 at 8:00 PM
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    nevadabugle

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    I need to remove the A Pillar tomorrow to run some wires to the roof console. Anyone have any tips on removing it? I seem to always break plastic tabs with these types of things removals.

    My main question is do I have to remove part of the dash first?

    Any help would be appreciated.
     
  2. Nov 28, 2015 at 8:25 PM
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    It's really simple, probably the easiest panel you can remove

    There should be a little circle towards the top that has something written on it, get a little pry tool or screwdriver and pop it up
    There should be a 10mm fastener under it, undo that and pull the panel off
    There's one plastic clip closer to the dash but it comes out and goes on really easily
     
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  3. Nov 28, 2015 at 8:42 PM
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    Isn't that a cover for the airbag or something. Prying on that sounds like a bad idea.
     
  4. Nov 28, 2015 at 8:50 PM
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    This is correct.

    a-pillar_off_zpslnw88aio_30524a39b92b2310e775236f8966d28b379c09af.jpg
     
  5. Nov 28, 2015 at 9:07 PM
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    Thanks all. I bet it hurts when that a pillar comes flying at your face.
     
  6. Nov 28, 2015 at 9:08 PM
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    Get a dremel cut that bitch
     
  7. Nov 29, 2015 at 12:51 AM
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    LOL .... I could see my dumbass grooving a notch in the pillar with a dremel tool to thread a wire through something and touching or vibrating that mount and that thing going off and kissing my teeth .... argh ......

    :redxfall:
     
  8. Nov 29, 2015 at 8:24 AM
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    If anything comes flying at me I cut it
     
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  9. Nov 29, 2015 at 9:38 AM
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    guess that's why they left the grab handle off....
     
  10. Nov 29, 2015 at 2:28 PM
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    Don't run anything in front of the air bag. Make sure it stays clear.
     
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    what is the purpose in resurrecting this 5 year old thread?
     
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    Unintentional... This thread got quoted in another thread, and my response got lost. Please ignore. :boom:
     
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