Help getting this blank out

Anyone else ever had trouble getting this blank out for the dome light switch assembly? Two tabs on each side of the blank insert that should push in and then I should be able to pull the blank insert out but this thing will not budge! The cover feels like it's gonna break when I try to force it out. Any insight would be appreciated.

 

Was able to get it out after some manipulating. The tabs that hold it in place were kinda deformed from the molding process I guess and it was jammed in there good. Used a flat head and some needle nose pliers to remove it without damage to the housing itself.

 

what are you putting in there? Just bought a 2019 and im looking for mod ideas!

 

it’s a great spot for a ditch light switch

 

That's the spot for the bed light switch. Access Cabs are not supplied with that switch.

 

mine did the same thing, it was like the blank was put in upside down at the factory or something.

That is the cargo light/bed light switch spot.

 

Do you happen to have the part number for that part?

 

I put in a switch for my bed lights

 

Ya, it was a real PITA to get out

 

Which part?

 

@Smydvrr, what is that tool?

 

If you're talking to me, ive always called it a burke bar. They're big, like 4-5' long.

 

I was, and thank you.

 

They make a wooden one w wheels too called a Johnson bar.

 

I swear just about every trim piece on the Tacoma has to feel like it’s about to break before it will come undone.

 

I used dental floss to pull the covers off. Then I put on a leather glove, stuck my fingers in the holes and yanked it out. It was pretty easy for me.

 

I hold my breath every time.

 

The switch trim piece. I have the one with the cubby, but I’m looking for one with the other switch blanks in it’s place like what you have.

 

I believe all of the newer models have the switch panel without the cubby. Not for sure what year they changed that.