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2024 Tacoma SR front bumper removal for lightbar install

Discussion in '4th Gen. Tacomas (2024+)' started by CesarNYC, Jan 18, 2025.

  1. Jan 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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    CesarNYC

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    Does know of a video or guide to remove a 2024 Tacoma SR front bumper? It seems to be almost identical to the steps for removing a 2024 TRD trim model, but I am not sure what to do in the fender flare area.

    I was following the Diode Dynamics Stage Series SS5 Grille CrossLink Lightbar Kit install instructions ( https://youtu.be/Xscwm0RmY6o ) , when I got to the 2:47 mark, I realized the SR does not have fender flares, so I don't know what I need to do to release that area of the front bumper. I do not want to break anything; has anyone added this lightbar to the SR and know what to do?
     
  2. Jan 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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    So it appears the SR5 is close enough to an SR to get past my stumbling point, see here if anyone else wants to compare the differences:

    https://youtu.be/-XPFlI7DwEA?si=F2vwjzMMd4ao2IPV

    I haven't actually tried this yet because the weather outside is not cooperating, but hopefully I will post pics and confirm everything soon.
     
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    I was able to remove the bumper and get the lightbar installed, and looking back it seems silly how much I struggled at the fender flare area. In my defense, this is my first time ever removing a bumper from a vehicle (my first pick-up truck in fact). I would say the diode dynamics video is the most concise and accurate without any unnecessary steps, except for the fender flare area, for my SR.

    Almost all videos I find are TRD trims that are slightly different from mine. When you get to that area in an SR, once you get the screws and clips in the wheel well area out, you just gently pull out and the clips release at the edges. Where to pull and apply force is not immediately apparent, so use the second video I posted at the 9:08 mark as a reference. It's actually a piece of cake if you know what to do. The rest of the steps in the Diode Dynamics video where spot on for me and and completed the install without further incident. Putting it back together was only slightly tricky, just do this step slowly and make sure all holes are lined up before trying to replace any clips or screws.

    I haven't tried any other brand, but it seems Diode Dynamics makes good stuff and I have added their ditch lights, lightbar, reverse light kit and trailer hitch pod to my truck. I will post pics after the snow melts and I wash my truck :thumbsup:
     
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    yes, pictures...
     
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