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Front Turn Signal and Bumper Skirt Coming Loose

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by skeezix, Sep 24, 2015.

  1. Sep 24, 2015 at 3:43 PM
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    1) The right front turn signal is fastened to the frame member by two Philips screws. Each screw goes through the turn signal into a white, cube-shaped, plastic clip. The clip is then pushed into a hole about 1/2 inch square. On my truck, the screws are tight into the clip but the lower clip is loose. See image.

    Clip, lower front turn signal 640.jpg

    2) Also on the right side the lower bumper skirt is attached by one screw-clip on each side. One of them came loose and I need to replace it. See image.

    Clip, lower front bumper skirt to frame 640.jpg

    I can't find that clip in the repair manual. Can somebody please help?
     
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  2. Sep 25, 2015 at 3:49 PM
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    Here is an image of what I think I need:

    Clip, lower front turn signal from parts list.jpg
     
    skeezix, Sep 25, 2015
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  3. Sep 25, 2015 at 7:27 PM
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    I think you are now officially the expert on this topic.
     
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  4. Sep 27, 2015 at 9:47 AM
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    Yeah, I think so... too many miles of washboard... :bikewhoops:
     
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  5. Sep 27, 2015 at 10:03 AM
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    Take out that clip and stop by a body shop and ask for one they have tons of clips like that..as for the plastic square if it's loose put a zip tie thru it to tighten it up
     
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  7. Sep 30, 2015 at 1:04 PM
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    I replaced one of the clips that hold the turn signal module to the bumper skirt. Actually there are 2 clips - one on top and one on the bottom.

    It made no difference - the turn signal still rattles. But it ain't a-comin' out... They won't come out of the bumper skirt on their own unless they are broken, and the dealer charges $2.85 apiece. The part number for those clips is: 90069-03035 but unless you break one, don't bother to replace them, just let the turn signal rattle.
     
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  8. Sep 30, 2015 at 1:54 PM
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    You might try taking out the housing, and put a thin foam strip around it, like the stuff for door jams they sell at hardware stores, to help it fit more snug. I suggested this to another member too. Idk if he tried it. I was going to as I had the same problem, but I since have removed them completely and put in leds in the headlight filler panel for turn signals.
     
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  9. Sep 30, 2015 at 2:16 PM
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    I went round and round with the dealer in an attempt to locate that screw/clip of which you speak, to no avail. They could not find it anywhere in the parts diagrams. I just went to ACE Hardware and bought a generic push-in style Christmas tree retainer. Done deal.
     
    rzgkane, Sep 30, 2015
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  10. Aug 28, 2016 at 2:07 AM
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    it can be the same for a taco 2003 ?
     
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  11. Aug 28, 2016 at 9:22 AM
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    I don't know.
     
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