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Bumper Removal

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DKMCMac, Apr 29, 2020.

  1. Apr 29, 2020 at 3:10 PM
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    DKMCMac

    DKMCMac [OP] New Member

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    Fun thing happened today, my new plate sticker fell through the grill and behind the bumper while I was changing it.
    Question is...How can I remove the bumper and/or grill to get to it on my 2019 Tacoma?

    Appreciate any insight!
     
  2. Apr 29, 2020 at 3:31 PM
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    Ol'gray mare

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  3. Apr 29, 2020 at 3:38 PM
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    rnish

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    Assuming this is the rear bumper? If so it may be easier to get a new sticker.

    Can you see the sticker? Try washing it out with a garden hose.
     
  4. Apr 29, 2020 at 4:56 PM
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    Chew

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    I'd start with leaf blower, it may take off, or get further lodged. Might as well though, you're going to have to remove the bumper and/or go back to the ever pleasant folks at the DOR.
     
  5. Apr 29, 2020 at 5:01 PM
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    gudujarlson

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    How much is the ticket?

    There are also many videos on youtube showing how to remove the rear bumper.
     
  6. Apr 29, 2020 at 5:06 PM
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    Nw_nomad

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    This should do it.

    milwaukee-reciprocating-saws-2621-20-64_1000.jpg
     
  7. Apr 29, 2020 at 6:28 PM
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    MannyS

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    It is probably easier to attain a replacement sticker than removing the bumper
     
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  8. Apr 30, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    DKMCMac

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    I appreciate the responses...I'm picking up a friend's leaf blower today to see if it works.

    The reciprocating saw would work...but I still owe money on the truck and don't want to lose value!

    I'll update if it works
     
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  9. Apr 30, 2020 at 1:02 PM
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    JoeCOVA

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    Popping the grill is pretty easy that would give you access to everything. There is some YouTube’s on grill replacements.
     

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