Where'd this clip come from!?

A friend was helping me install a new set of headlights. It was the first time I've dropped the bumper or needed to loosen the clips/bolts on the front end. During the process this red clip came out - from the passenger side only. It was rainy/snowy and dark outside when we were finishing up so it seems like this clip got overlooked when we were reinstalling everything. Wondering if anyone knows where it came from - I can't find a visible hole that is missing a clip or bolt, nothing seems loose.

TIA!

 

Only 1 extra part??? Your totally fine

 

top rear clip holding the front bumper cover to the fender area i think

 

Also my guess. Just had my bumper cover off a week ago.

 

My day job is fixing airplanes; I always have extra parts at the end of a job. But thats just because lazy mechanics drop hardware and don't go looking for it. I find hardware in the belly and take it out. Never a shortage of random airplane parts in my toolbox.

If nothing rattles or has gaps, I'd just hold onto that clip and not take it apart again to reinstall. More likely to damage a clip by another removal.

 

I have a bucket full of leftover bolts,clips and random things from taking apart my truck a few dozen times

 

Any idea what the part number of that clip is? Accidentally broke one recently and can’t find it online.

 

You probably won't need it.

I popped mine off when I did the headlight swap, forgot to put it back. No ill effects so far. Mine was from the top on the passenger side.

 

That's the thing -- I swapped my headlights out and this clip broke. The bumper doesn't quite sit flush anymore in that area (it did before). I've found other fender clips online but I can't figure out what this specific one is to replace it. The others aren't a similar shape and I'm afraid it wouldn't fix this issue.

 

Stop by your local dealer it’s a very common part they most likely have it in stock.

Edit: it looks like the clip comes with this part unfortunately you have to buy the entire piece. Part Number: 5211504070, 5211604070.

$21 For Toyota Tacoma 2016-2023 Bumper Cover Retainer Driver Side | Front PP Plastic | Replacement For TO1042130 | 5211604070

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B45LFJGD

 

I'm pretty sure that is the oil drain plug.

 

Winner

 

This is just a bit unsettling lol

 

Once in a while Google Lens comes through

90467-09237

Example: https://parts.longotoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-side-retainer-clip-9046709237