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Instructions for removing bedrails (for tonneau swap)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by fatchickonadiet, Apr 22, 2016.

  1. Apr 22, 2016 at 7:43 PM
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    fatchickonadiet

    fatchickonadiet [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Anyone have instructions for removing the bed rails?

    I'll be swapping someone and need to swap bedrails.
     
  2. Apr 22, 2016 at 10:20 PM
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    schmack b

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    They just pop off. Start from the cab and work back. It's is kind of hard to get the first tab to pop out, kinda feels like it's gonna break, but it will come then just pop them all the way down and off.
     
  3. Apr 23, 2016 at 8:03 AM
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    fatchickonadiet

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    Can i do by hand to pop the first or screwdriver? If screwdriver from which side to i start to pop it from?
     
  4. Apr 23, 2016 at 2:42 PM
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    I would not use any kind of tool for fear of scratching the paint. What I did was use my left hand to hold the width of the rail while I pulled up with my right hand from the end.
     
  5. Apr 23, 2016 at 2:53 PM
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    jowybyo

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    There are a few bolts along the length that need to be removed. After that just start at one end and pull up, unclipping it as you go. It's a P.I.T.A. and you'll probably break a few of the tabs on the plastic. Or maybe you're just better than me. Let us know your number when you're done. Mine was 3, I broke 3 clips.
     

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