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Lower cover removal?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by umpire3, Mar 7, 2022.

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Mar 7, 2022 at 12:06 PM

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How do you remove the lower cover with the cigarette lighters? I pushed in the rivet on each side, but can't pull it out.

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Tabs pop into place towards the front of the vehicle

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just wiggle it out of there. Should not be that hard to pop out

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Pull and/or wiggle straight out?

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kinda hard to explain. Try to grip it/squeez and pull. Its clipped on in there. Those push tabs are not the only ones holding it in place

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Pulled and wiggled and got it out. Thanks.

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Can anyone tell me where to find the correct covers for the 12 volt plug ins?

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