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2018 3rd brake light removal

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by RobsTacoLV, Apr 29, 2019.

  1. Apr 29, 2019 at 6:33 AM
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    RobsTacoLV

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    sorry for the new thread. I’ve pulled a bit of the dead liner and removed the 2 nuts. But I’m missing a clip and can’t really see well as the headliners semi down. What am I missing for full removal?

    Super techs on the forum please help!
     
  2. Apr 29, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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    2 nuts are all that holds it in. The foam gasket could be glued/melted to the truck causing it not to break free. Just pull harder:)
    Are you replacing the brake light?
     
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  3. Apr 29, 2019 at 6:42 AM
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    I’ll give it a little pry. It’s only 6 months old really so idk. I’m installing your
    KC5.
     
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  4. Apr 29, 2019 at 6:52 AM
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    It was just the foam seal giving me issues cause I was being easy on it. A trim removal tool was perfect to get it out. Would you happen to know the wire color code for the back? I’m working from my phone and it’s a pain to dig into google searches.
     
  5. Apr 29, 2019 at 6:54 AM
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    white/blk- ground
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  6. Apr 29, 2019 at 6:55 AM
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    I’ve got colors close enough to make that work lol! #2018 issues.
     
  7. Apr 29, 2019 at 7:05 AM
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    What colors do you have? Mind taking a pic?
     
  8. Apr 29, 2019 at 7:12 AM
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    Once I pulled the tape and check it was good. The purple bleed onto the white and green discoloring them.
     
  9. Apr 29, 2019 at 7:59 AM
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    Once the tape was removed the colors were clear. T

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  10. Apr 29, 2019 at 8:04 AM
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    Done and I added some silicone just to overdo the weather proofing.
     
  11. Apr 29, 2019 at 9:10 AM
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    For the next person...no need to cut. Unpin and get mating connectors...
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  12. May 1, 2019 at 4:17 AM
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    where can you get those connector? i'll have my meso bd4 to instal
     
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    Dealership or online Toyota parts...
     

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