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3rd Gen Center Console Removal

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Colorado Crawler, Jun 21, 2018.

  1. Jun 21, 2018 at 12:05 PM
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    Colorado Crawler

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    Are there any write-ups or guides to removing the middle console including front cup holders, storage box, shifter cover, etc...? I have searched the topic but can't find anything specific to the 3rd gen. I have previously removed kick panels, runners, lower dash on driver side but tried to pull on some spots on the middle console and I am not getting much movement. Any help would be appreciated.
     
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    There's a video on Youtube I found a while back, but basically it's easy. You have to remove the shifter cap (screws off) and the shifter boot (covered above). The center console cubby has screws on the bottom that have to be undone. Other than that it's snapped in and can be popped off.

    https://youtu.be/l7xNnCItv2o
     
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    Blarg, I am actually having trouble snapping my center console back in on my 3rd gen manual Tacoma.

    Anyone have any tips?

    It snaps in from front to back when re-installing but the part that hits that center glove box won't snap back together....
    Figured I'd ask in case anyone has any tips.

    ps - URD Short Shifter is RAD.
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    What the fuck is that in your center console?
     
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    You have to get the lip up and over the console for it to snap down.
     
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    That is home-made drugs, I MEAN biscotti, for coffee.
    Which is essentially crack, so it's drugs lol. :cookiemonster:
     
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    Ohhh, I will try that.

    Thank you!

    Again, had to ask as it's easier then breaking something and then having to fix it.
     
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    MESO website on the chrome switch out has a good video on taking out part of dash and shifter console. Took all mine out and back in very quickly just take us easy.
     
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    Thank god.. a TEXT file where I dont have to watch 5 minutes of video foreplay to get to the answer!

    Im doing the same thing as the guy above me. putting a Amateur Radio head unit in the wireless charging space.
     
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  13. Nov 24, 2023 at 6:16 PM
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    Happy to help! Guides that you read are becoming less common for sure.
     

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