Front bumper plastic piece by license plate popped out

Has anyone had the front bumper pop out? Mine popped out after being tapped by a lady the other day. I tried putting back in and was in for my 10k appointment and the accessories guy told be that the bracket was missing a piece and I would have to replace the whole thing (see photo and the red rectangle). On the plastic piece there are 4 tabs on the top that insert into the painted bumper and the tab is what is apparently missing a piece and just doesn't sit all the way in. Seems like there should be a quick fix otherwise I'll just leave it until I replace the whole front later on. Any help would be appreciated!

 

same thing happened to me when I was off roading... it's secured by cheap plastic tabs. Replacement OEM part is about $800, so I said forget it. I just jammed it back in and will live with the slight gap for now.

I did see another thread here that some guy found a generic replacement for about $300 off ebay (I think).

 

Jesus fuck!

 

good excuse for a plate bumper upgrade

 

replace it with this
http://www.southernstyleoffroad.com/product/2016-tacoma-slimline-hybrid-bumper/

 

@DCSBFTMFW

Yeah I had same reaction. I was expecting maybe $200. For $800 I can get the entire front bumper replaced with an awesome aftermarket set up.

 

+1
I was going to say the same thing. That's a cool bumper.

 

Can't believe the cost of plastic shit these days, and you're right.. for the same price you can get steel!

Boggles the mind.

 

Apologies, but your whole post here is incorrect.

- The black bumper valance pictured above is about $ 120 for the OR (matte unpainted) and about $200 for the painted models.

The PN for the OR black valance is : 53911-04210

- The way it fits on the bumper, is there are 2 blue clips that needs to be released from behind the bumper, then the surrounding clips can be 'unclipped' if someone tapped you to where the valance pops off, then the 2 blue clips are likely broken and need to be replaced. To be honest, you'd be better off just buying a new valance if any of the clips are broken.

 

I certainly hope you are right. I went into the dealer and had the guy look up the part. This was last fall. He showed me the screen and price.

I really hope you are right.

 

Of course i'm right. I bought one - installed it on my sport model, and ended up selling it here:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/or-lower-bumper-cover.443172/

Still don't believe me, just look up the part number I included, and you can see the prices from many many dealers.

Like I said, everything you posted was incorrect - really wish people would stop doing that.

 

That's pretty reasonably priced, particularly for the painted version.

 

Yep, I'm going to buy a spare since my stock one has a bit of rock chips.

I was also surprised at how inexpensive the painted mirror caps are.. About $40 bucks per side. Not bad since it comes painted.

 

WOW! I really like that!

 

Agreed, cheaper to buy them painted at that price point. Probably $25 for unpainted? Plus paint supplies, not including time.

 

I really like that. Have you installed it? Seems like a good alternative for a piece that keeps coming out from people nudging my truck (kinda want to get something that leaves a mark on their car). Thanks for all the replies. The accessories guy at my local dealer told me I also had to replace the painted part around it (thought that was wrong) as well. I'll check out the stock part too.

 

Here is a link to the

From Toyota:

http://www.trdshop.com/oe-toyota/5391104210

$132.08

 

damn!!!

 

I ordered mine last week, eagerly awaiting its arrival.

 

Keep me posted. Are you installing it yourself?