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Front lower trim panel loose?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TriniPhantom, Jan 15, 2019.

  1. Jan 15, 2019 at 5:01 PM
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    TriniPhantom

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    I feel like the front lower trim panel (#14 in the pic) of my bumper may be a little loose. There is no shaking or rattling, but one either ends, I could see a bit of the clip. Is this the same for anyone else...pics would help and it's just me being OCD or is this an issue I should have fixed?

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  2. Jan 15, 2019 at 5:19 PM
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    Lt. Dangle

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    It's a popular problem. I'm pretty sure mine are wonky on the corners. I just don't think it's a well thought out design. I know some have replaced the bumper and had the same issues. Others have glued it and been good.
     
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  3. Jan 15, 2019 at 6:45 PM
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    na8rboy

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    Everyone I've looked at is loose.
     
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  4. Jan 17, 2019 at 8:52 AM
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    Just an FYI, this is how it looks for mine. You can see some of the clips. Does it look like what you guys have seen before?

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  5. Jan 17, 2019 at 8:59 AM
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    Grossomotto

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    It’s meant to be taken off and replaced with a metal slimline bumper :thumbsup:
     
  6. Jan 17, 2019 at 9:02 AM
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    OnePuttBlunder

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    Same for me, will address it when my new window seal gets in and that gets fixed.
     
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  7. Jan 17, 2019 at 9:12 AM
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    Going to fix it yourself or dealership?
     
  8. Jan 17, 2019 at 9:14 AM
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    Mine's the same but not quite as far out.
     
  9. Jan 17, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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    Dealership that is what warranties are for
     
  10. Jan 17, 2019 at 10:02 AM
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    Im taking mine in next Wednesday for another problem, I'll show them this one as well.
     
  11. Jan 17, 2019 at 12:10 PM
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    Exact same. Mines been sticking out since new. I can pop it back in but a few days later it’s out again. My dealer tried to fix it and just made some screwdriver marks where they did some prying. I’m gonna wait till the spring and remove the whole thing and reinstall with some adhesive or double sided tape.

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  12. Jan 17, 2019 at 12:53 PM
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    Damn man. Hope you get thru. Let me know what you use to fix it.
     

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