TRD Sport 5/14/2021 - Loving my 3rd Gen Tacoma!

Harness connection.

Dave does a wonderful job on his Harness Build.



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You don't want to mix up the High & Low beam...this is how I was able to match it up correctly.

Green to Green. (Low Beam)

This was driver's side so I looked at the passenger's side halogen to see low beam placement vs high beam.



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Here's the reference halogen I'm talking about...



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Here's how I ended up finishing the connection.



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Final Results:





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I've got my 10K Mile Maintenance Protection plan tomorrow which includes an oil change. If you guys remember, I paid for the oil change at 5K Mile Maintenance and the dealership tech over-torqued the bolts on the thin skid plate & Air Dam.

I will be giving specific instructions (torque specs) for the TRD Skid plate access panel's Allen bolts. I'll be inspecting the work area as well as the engine bay for any peculiarities.

Prayers for a successful appointment!

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I’ve been here for almost 45 minutes…

Initial visit to this location required my vehicle registration. When I asked why, I got a strange answer regarding legal ownership of ever a legal matter arose.

He went further to say that it ensures the proper owner is the person bringing vehicle to their location.

Bizarre…the dealership in Milford did not ask for my registration.

I guess each dealership location has their own rules for checking in vehicle.

I will be inspecting prior to my departure.

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All went well.

I had to ask the service guy to retrieve my wheel lock key (that I left in the center console), that he said was not going to be needed if it was a Toyota brand wheel locks because the dealership has the master. I'm thinking to myself...if you have the master, why did you use mine?

Anyway, I asked if the Allen bolts were torqued to spec and he said yes, then I proceeded to inspect the undercarriage (lol) and see what kind of mess was around the opening where the oil is drained. It was pretty clean but I still took a rag and wiped inside the ring.

I opened the hood and did visual inspection and pulled the dip stick...check good! I turned on the ignition and did a walk around checking the DRL, taillights, bed lights...all good.

I was happy with my visit. I asked for the service guy's biz card and also talked to the lady who called and reminded me of my appointment yesterday.

I have 5 service visits altogether...2 with oil changes and 3 with tire rotations...that's how the service guy said it...but of course, every visit has a tire rotation.

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Comparison

Halogen


LEDs


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I installed sequential turn signals to go with my OEM LED headlights...what a PITA messing with plastic!

You have to be very patient and brave to avoid breaking off tabs. Take your time.

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Photos of sequential turn signals installed. I purchased the High Flying Dynamic Sequentials off Amazon for $45.99. They are currently on sale for $37.71. Feb 22,2022.

$45 HIGH FLYING Car Accessories LED Side Mirrors, Sequential Dynamic Turn Signal Lights Indicator, Pair for Toyota Tacoma 2016-2023, RAV4 2019-2025, Highlander 2020-2025, Set of 2, Smoked Black

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C7LT7P9?ie=UTF8

Based on Chloe's video, it's best to use your fingers and pry around the top to get the cover off. It took some patience for me to be gentle with removing the cover.



Here are my photos.

Nicely packaged product.


I chose the smoked color. They provide a flat head screwdriver but it's a Phillips screw that must come off.


I tried the plastic pry tool but stopped using it once I saw Chloe's video.


The tabs on the back stayed in-place without breaking off. Thank God!


Here's the original turn signal as found when I took the cover off.


Then after removing the two screws and taking out the original turn signal, here is the finished install prior to putting cover back on.


Completed left side...now onto the other side. I do like these smoked color and they work great!!!



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I always cringe at the crunchy plastic noises when taking things apart too. Looks great Ed!

 

Thanks for comments and viewing my thread!

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that cat plate is hefty. good call.

 

Thanks!

I like it and it fits perfect with my TRD Skid.

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Just noticed your signature picture, I love that show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2k5RvUnMTc

 

Added this to the center console...got if from Amazon. There's junk underneath I have to sort out. Put my STANT locking gas key on top for easy access.






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Taking photos of my Sport while at Chincoteague Beach near the Nat'l Wildlife Refuge.







The Park Police came over to tell me to park behind the white posts..."yessir!" I replied.



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Panos from different parts of the park:







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