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Panel issue on bumper.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Gkine, Jul 17, 2024.

  1. Jul 17, 2024 at 8:10 PM
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    Gkine

    Gkine [OP] New Member

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    Howdy,

    Purchased a used 2019 Tacoma TRD OR a few days ago and recently noticed a gap on the passenger side by the fender. Anyone have experience fixing this? If I give it a shove it will "click" back into place and stay until I drive it again. Eventually someday it will be swapped for aftermarket but id like the original look at least for a little bit.




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  2. Jul 17, 2024 at 8:23 PM
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    OldSchlPunk

    OldSchlPunk I'm not sick, but I'm not well

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    Probably a broken clip on the bumper cover, or maybe just not engaging properly. Try to get underneath and look to see what isn't right.
     
  3. Jul 17, 2024 at 9:08 PM
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    Gkine

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    Took more of a look at it and I believe I can see one of the clips in the center of the gap. Thinking if I can somehow get that clip down while I push it in, it should set correctly. If not I think that part is "52115-04070 Insert, Front Bumper Ex". I could be wrong on that though.
     
  4. Dec 26, 2024 at 8:02 AM
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    Did you ever get it fixed? If you replaced it, did you buy an aftermarket bracket or go OEM?
     
  5. Dec 26, 2024 at 8:56 AM
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    Tacosauro

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    I had same issue after some moron hit my parked truck. In my case the fender was bent... The clip mounts on the fender's claw looking thing, and that was literally bent down. Couldn't fix it until today, but in your case it might just be the clip.

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    If shop is nearby , i would bring it to them. If not you can try fixing yourself but ask someone to help you, putting bumper back is pain and be careful with clips, they break easy.
     

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