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How do I swap components on the overhead console?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bloggerstomper, Sep 30, 2021.

  1. Sep 30, 2021 at 8:49 AM
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    bloggerstomper

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    Hi!
    I'm trying to swap the compass assembly into a console that has two sunglass holders.
    It looks like the parts are melted and once cut cannot be secured back together without other fasteners.
    Anyone has any ideas on how I could do this delicate surgery?
    Thank you!
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  2. Sep 30, 2021 at 9:23 AM
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    spitdog

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    Don’t do it. It will look like a hack job.
     
  3. Sep 30, 2021 at 10:35 AM
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    steveo27 Ask me about my weiner

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    The same shit everyone else has.
    Plastic weld or epoxy them back together
     
  4. Sep 30, 2021 at 11:10 AM
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    why would it?
    It's not like you can see it from the outside
     
  5. Sep 30, 2021 at 11:10 AM
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    not a bad idea
     
  6. Sep 30, 2021 at 5:48 PM
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    Anyone else has any ideas?
     

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