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Installing TRD Pro Grille with TSS Sensor

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SirNick, Mar 3, 2018.

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  1. Mar 3, 2018 at 3:47 PM
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    I have created this thread for everyone out there wondering if they can still use their TSS sensor on a new 2018 TRD Pro Grille and the answer yes, I own a 2018 TRD OR and took off the stock sensor and installed it on my new OEM TRD Pro Grille, everything works perfectly i test drove it many times and now i know you don't need to recalibrate it, so those of you who are wondering about buying the new grille, just do it!

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  2. Mar 3, 2018 at 3:49 PM
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    Looks great. One of these days, I will change mine out.
     
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  3. Mar 3, 2018 at 3:52 PM
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    Cool thanks, this is useful.

    So it has to be $400 OEM Pro grill or would the $150 knock off work?
     
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  4. Mar 3, 2018 at 3:57 PM
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    the $350-$400 probably comes with the sensor so the knockoff one works perfectly yes, i paid $240 for mine but it was for the 2018 model
     
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  5. Mar 5, 2018 at 8:47 AM
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    But did the OEM pro grille come with the small square piece of plastic That covers the sensor ?
     
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  6. Mar 5, 2018 at 9:03 AM
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    No you will have to purchase the TSS garnish separately.
     
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    It does not come with the sensor. I paid $220 for OEM.
     
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  8. Mar 5, 2018 at 9:17 AM
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    So you didn't use the TSS garnish for the grille? and you're not having any issues? I'm swapping my grille out when it arrives that's why I'm asking.
     
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  9. Mar 5, 2018 at 9:25 AM
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  10. Mar 5, 2018 at 9:26 AM
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    You should get the garnish. It allows the radar to work without being blocked and also protects the very expensive radar sensor. The 16-17 garnish has holes in it and of the garnish gets struck buy a rock it's done. Radar sensor is about $800 to replace.
     
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  11. Mar 5, 2018 at 9:34 AM
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    What is “the garnish”?
     
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  12. Mar 5, 2018 at 12:07 PM
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    Sorry, newb here:

    Where did you buy your grille? I just tried in vain. Toyota would not sell one to me without a TRD PRO VIN. I gave them one I pulled from a dealer website, and they actually wanted me to send them a picture of the “damaged” grille!
     
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    17 Pro garnish on left and 18 Pro garnish on right.

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    Do you see the nice big holes on the 17 Pro garnish?
     
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    Got it. Thanks
     
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    I got mine off ebay, thats the best place to get them
     
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  18. Mar 7, 2018 at 6:28 PM
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    Very good pics and description, BTW there was no 2016 Pro.
     
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    Fixed it.
     
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