2018 TRD PRO Grille w/ TSS-P Radar Info/DIY

ZRami · Mar 6, 2022

Montana_Actual said: ↑

Yes. If mine is flush, it's throws codes. 2 washers and it's good to go.
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siiiick thanks.

Montana_Actual · Mar 6, 2022

ZRami said: ↑

siiiick thanks.
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Or, well, not throws codes... you know what I mean... it trips the TSS light. lol. Hopefully it worse for you too. Lemme know.

D-knoww · Mar 10, 2022

ZRami said: ↑

Have you had any error messages with the sensor once you added that thin washer to the top screw? I just got my Tacoma and went to buy the grille and they said I had to purchase the sensor and get it recalibrated.
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Didn't have to get it re calibrated but when I first put it back on I had a sensor all the time. I dis connected the battery and re connected it and all seemed good. Every no and then when I start up and drive away it will come on for about 30 sec. then turns off and doesn't come back on. So other than that, nothing. Its all good.

D-knoww · Mar 10, 2022

Question and possible recommendations from fellow Taco world brothers and sisters;
I am wanting to upgrade my headlights from the OEM stock on my sport and I was looking at the Alpha Rex Nova LED projector series. Morimoto XB LED projector. I am wondering, is projector that much better than the standard series? thoughts?

D-knoww · Mar 10, 2022

Actually that is two different series, sorry for the run together

lee1092 · May 19, 2022

So is there a solid alternative to the ugly OEM garnish?

too many pages to go through lol

Dom88vent · Aug 7, 2022

Where do I get the bolts? I don't have the bolts.

Dom88vent · Aug 7, 2022

What's the tread type?

KeithF40 · Aug 8, 2022

anyone have the part number for the trd pro black lettering grille so I can search google correctly or have a site that they like ordering it from? looking to buy the non genuine version since its just plastic.

Dom88vent · Aug 8, 2022

Try Amazon!

nzv916 · Dec 8, 2022

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Hey Guys,

So I apologize if this topic has already been covered, but here we go. I have a 2018 Tacoma TRD Off Road with the new "TSS" radar system (which comes standard.) What is TSS? "Toyota Safety Sense-P (TSS-P) bundle includes lane-departure warning with audible warning, adaptive cruise control to maintain a set distance from traffic ahead, automatic high-beam headlight control and autonomous emergency braking to increase brake pressure if potential collision is detected, or even fully autonomous that can stop the vehicle to mitigate a frontal collision with another car or a pedestrian.

I purchased an OEM 2016+ Tacoma TRD Pro Grille, directly from Toyota. Part number is

$281 PT228-35170 Toyota Genuine Parts - TRD Pro Grill Tacoma (PT228-35170)

PT228-35170. Almost all of the threads state that the grille will not work with the newer vehicle due to the TSS Radar module that is previously mounted behind the center Toyota emblem. The recommended solution for this would be to purchase the 2018 TRD Pro Grille (PT228-35180) which has a hole for the new radar module at the bottom, and additionally a glass garnish/lens (

$350 53141-35060 Genuine OEM

53141-35060) that will fill the space of the hole in the lower portion of the grille. The first thing to note here is that you DO NOT need the newer grille at all (although it is significantly cheaper.) On the 2016/2017 pro grille, the lower section where the radar mounts is already there... and even better, the section is actually an "insert" that can be removed from the back side.

Point being, if you get the 2018 and have an error situation... you can just remove the panel from the rear and then you have the hole like the 2018 grilles have. Now if you have already purchased/installed the 2016/2017 grille and have and error, you just need to remove the lower panel, and install the garnish/lens listed above. I installed the radar module directly to the lower grill and did not remove the grill insert that is in front of it. I have received no errors so far, and all functions are working exactly as they were prior to the swap. I did not see a dealer, get things re-calibrated, or even take measurements. Now I must admit, I did this rather quickly because I was not expecting the grille to work without an error, I would have been much more detailed if I knew it wasn't coming apart again. Guess this is a good problem to have.

From this point on, I'm going to show pictures and instructions of the install and the new radar mounting set up. Any questions please let me know!

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There are 6 points that hold the grille surround to the vehicle. There are two 10MM bolts that hold the main surround arms to the rad support (these are no longer Phillips Head like the 16/17's.) Then towards the top right and left side of the grille near the headlights there are plastic rivets. To remove the rivets just put a small flat head under the circle head, and wiggle it until the rivet comes up, then pull the rivet out. Lastly there are 2 smaller rivets on the left side and ride side inner edges that are removed the same way. I've included an image below with the whole thing removed so you can see the mounting points. Once these 6 fasteners are removed, grab the grill surround by the lower open section and pull straight out. BEFORE YOU DO THIS - be sure to disconnect the wire to the TSS module which along the Right side bolted support. (Use a small pick or flat head to lift the tab securing the pigtail connection together.

Now you have to remove the chrome surround/inner area. There are 8 screws (in red) which need to be removed, and additionally, you need to depress each tab that holds the inner grill to the chrome surround. I used pliers to do this however there's a good chance you'll break them this way, so be patient and take your time. You'll also need to remove the radar module at this time since the wiring connects to both the grille and the surround. There are 3 phillips screws (in yellow) that hold the module to the center emblem, and an attached wire that has 3 mounting tabs to secure it. Once the tabs are depressed and radar module is removed, you'll be able to pick up the grille surround and separate from the grill insert. Also at this point, you'll need to remove the round bolt fasteners from the original emblem assembly, these will be transferred to the new TRD Pro Grille radar bracket.

Now the TRD PRO grille just lines up and snaps directly into the surround. Make sure the new grille tabs are 100% before you try to snap it so that no tabs break. In my case, no screws are needed (this may differ from previous models.) You'll hear the grille "click" into place and that part is done. Now flip the entire assembly over and look at the lower mount. There are guides on both sides that will accept the bolt fasteners from the step above. Square side down, round side facing you. Slide them into the bracket and they will also kind of "snap" in. Now line up the radar module, and use the 3 bolts from the other grill that you removed to secure the radar on the pro grille. 2 of the wire tabs mount right back in their original location, and the 3rd was not needed.

Now back to the Tacoma, line the lower guides up and push back into the vehicle. Start with the inner left/right lower push rivets, insert, and re-secure. Then Install the pop rivets on left/right near the headlights, secure to the 2 10MM bolts and lastly, reconnect the wire to the TSS Sensor harness. Take this time to remove your tools that are probably lying on the rad support or headlight.

Now I've already ordered the garnish/glass panel and I'm expecting an error to come up in 2-3 days, but hey - you never know! If that is the case, you can remove the lower panel section without taking everything apart or even removing the TSS module. If I don't wind up needed it, I'll be posting that for sale for whoever calls it first. Just a heads up, dealer said there are 98 on back order and it will take around 3 weeks to receive. Also if anyone is interested in the OEM TRD Off Road grille, let me know!

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Do you have the part number for these fasteners or perhaps a link to where to get em. Thanks!

RusstysTaco · May 21, 2023

Used this thread twice in the last few years. Once for the original install and a 2nd time this last month when someone jacked my front and had to install new stuff.

thanks!

baboltin · Apr 23, 2024

Awesome
To have the oem
Parts of I go the route of purchasing oem stuff to swap out the grille.

AvalonTaco · Apr 23, 2024

Awesome write up!! I did the same thing, with cheap knockoff parts and had zero issues.

The current Toyota badge looks like 2 chrome plated cat turds….

Heritage FTMFW!!

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