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2012 headlight/grill removal

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by knine00, Apr 3, 2012.

  1. Mar 22, 2013 at 4:44 AM
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    TRD Toy85

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    Bump, can anyone post a link that's iPhone friendly ?
     
  2. Mar 22, 2013 at 12:23 PM
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    Anyone get a wind noise on their '12 after having the grill out and reinstalling? I do, and cant figure out where it is coming from.
     
  3. Mar 22, 2013 at 5:59 PM
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    I took my grill off to do the BHLM, and then again to install my grillcraft grill. I have never noticed any sound.
     
  4. Mar 22, 2013 at 9:20 PM
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  5. Mar 24, 2013 at 7:22 AM
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    I have uninstalled and reinstalled many times and haven't noticed any wind noise
     
  6. Jun 6, 2013 at 8:28 PM
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    I am not finding the "push pins" on the bottom... or I'm not pulling them hard enough. Anybody?
     
  7. Jun 6, 2013 at 8:39 PM
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    Belay my last.. I was envisioning something different.
     
  8. Jun 7, 2013 at 8:59 PM
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    ETaco23

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    I just attempted this and I couldnt get the headlight out... So I put it back together ad i am not sure if Im going to attempt this mod on my 2012. I did it on my 07, it was a pain and took me all day. :(

    I like it alot on the white 2012's, But im kinda affraid I may have fogging and leaking issues. If anyone near vancouver, WA has done this, let me know if you'd be whilling to help a brotha out. :)
     
  9. Mar 2, 2014 at 9:08 PM
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  10. Mar 21, 2014 at 3:59 PM
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    AWF ROWD

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    S'bd for Retro lights..
     
  11. Mar 21, 2014 at 4:01 PM
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    6 posts on TW, and you make one of the first/best HL changeout videos...Reps...:thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
  12. Mar 22, 2014 at 9:08 AM
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    So I know that my video has some copy write issues so I tool the music out of the issue and should have any problems with the video so here you guys.

    2013 Tacoma Headlight Removal (Without music): http://youtu.be/NNo__Lx20y0
     
  13. Apr 22, 2014 at 1:58 PM
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    Sub'd for future Retro's for the Members....
     
  14. Apr 25, 2014 at 10:08 AM
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    Once you get the three bolts out, I usually pop the clip with a flathead and them shimmy it before rotating. It's a pain and a horrible design, but it'll come right out then.
     
  15. May 7, 2014 at 5:26 PM
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    installing BHLM'S this weekend.....
     
    Last edited: Jul 11, 2014
  16. Aug 12, 2014 at 12:35 PM
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  18. Aug 16, 2014 at 10:42 AM
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    Finally watched the full video....man good video, but it seems harder than I thought it would be.
     
  19. Oct 3, 2014 at 11:38 AM
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  20. Dec 29, 2014 at 2:11 PM
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    Moved backup cam from mirror to Stereo, Debadged, BHLM, added the Toytec 3" Coils and AAL to go with my Bilsteins, upgraded to 285/75/16 KO2s. Future Mods: Winch Bumper, some sort of camping setup
    Just pulled my headlights and grill, freaking great vid by Ryan L-S, made it pretty darn easy, well everything but that bolt in the fender. Now to start baking and then painting. Thanks guys!
     

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