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Help! How do I put these trim pieces back on - clips broke when removed

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 95tacos, Dec 28, 2012.

  1. Dec 28, 2012 at 10:56 PM
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    I had to take these front trim pieces, located right below the headlights, on my 95 tacoma. When I popped them off, the plastic clips were so old and brittle 1/2 broke on each side. Anyone experience this before? how can I put them back on and know they'll stay. I thought about using adhesive but I'd like to be able to remove them if the need arises. Thanks

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  2. Dec 29, 2012 at 1:39 PM
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    Dealer might have the clips, otherwise go to a scrapyard and try to pull some off without breaking them. Happened to me, as well. Not hard to swap if you find good clips.
     
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  3. Dec 29, 2012 at 1:43 PM
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    Buy the clips from the dealer.

    It's really the only way it stays on tight.

    Mine broke when I removed the trim pieces this past spring. Once you get the clips, put them on the filler piece before you snap them onto the truck. Much easier that way.
     
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  6. Dec 29, 2012 at 4:42 PM
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    ^not surprised, madjik breaks everything he removes on his truck. :p
     
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  7. Dec 29, 2012 at 6:21 PM
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    Haha, you're screwed dude !!....:p I'm not laughing at ya, I've done the same thing... several times on diff. vehcle, I think you need that dumbass specialty tool or a good eye & finesse with a small screwdriver to deal with tension pins & those other POS clips that hold our trucks together..
     
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  9. Dec 30, 2012 at 1:50 AM
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    It looks ike the clips are attached to the plastic holding piece attached to the truck and not those trim pieces. how did you install the clips on the trim piece before installing it? It didn't really look like the clips themselves were replaceable (withough replacing that entire holding piece) but if that's the case that should be easy.

    Anyone know what those clips would be called if I were to contact a steelership>

    Thanks
     
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  10. Dec 30, 2012 at 6:05 AM
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    Filler bracket

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