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Climate control panel removal

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Striker6, Jul 31, 2020.

  1. Jul 31, 2020 at 2:02 PM
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    Striker6

    Striker6 [OP] New Member

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    Anybody have instructions on removing the climate control panel? I tried a few diff searches but couldn’t locate anything. TIA!
     
  2. Jul 31, 2020 at 2:12 PM
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    tonered

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    I assume that the 2020 is similar to the older Tacos.

    -- A firm pull of the radio trim will remove it and the vents.
    -- You need to release just one clip from the dash panel that the HVAC panel hooks into on the left side.
    -- From there, you can unclip the HVAC panel by prying toward you. On mine, it can be swaged out from under the radio pretty easily.​

    No fasteners need to be removed.

    You can see this if you search out the @MESO vent ring mod videos (hosted on YouTube).
     
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  3. Jul 31, 2020 at 2:20 PM
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  5. Jul 31, 2020 at 2:52 PM
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    Sorry.. my top is a little different color. PLus I'm missing a set of.. ( . ) ( . ) :rofl::p
     
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  6. Jul 31, 2020 at 2:56 PM
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    :D

    I suppose the one benefit is that folks only have to watch your vids once to know how to do something.

    It takes a few replays to even notice the Taco in that other one.
     
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  7. Jul 31, 2020 at 3:03 PM
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    ICU1

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    And, you probably give way better customer service.
     
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  8. Jul 31, 2020 at 3:18 PM
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  9. Jul 31, 2020 at 9:46 PM
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    Thanks, guys! If you look closely, there’s a truck behind the girl (might have to watch a few times to catch it)
     
  10. Aug 1, 2020 at 3:00 AM
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    ICU1

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    There’s a truck...? Good catch OP.:):rofl::oops:
     
  11. Aug 2, 2020 at 3:52 PM
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    There was a Taco?
     
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