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Replacement Front Trim Piece

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by whiteneck, Dec 18, 2012.

  1. Dec 18, 2012 at 5:59 PM
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    whiteneck

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    I'm looking to replace the trim piece beneath the driver's side headlight on my silver 02. I've attached a photo to show the missing piece.

    I've contacted a dealership, but I'd be fine with something used. I'd be grateful if anyone who can help or provide any information.

    Thanks so much.

    missing_trim.jpg
     
  2. Dec 18, 2012 at 6:04 PM
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    1998triton

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    look on ebay. i was missing one and that where i got mine. i had to paint the one i got. just make sure you get the right year model. there are special clips for it to and the dealer was the only place i could find them.
     
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  3. Dec 18, 2012 at 6:15 PM
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    Awesome, thanks 1998triton. What was the piece called?
     
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  4. Dec 18, 2012 at 6:17 PM
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    taco52

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    im missing both. Kinda sucks but i just deal with it for now
     
  5. Dec 18, 2012 at 6:19 PM
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    Yeah, it's not the end of the world, but I figured I'd try and find a replacement. Any idea what it's called, taco52? I'm perusing ebay now. If I find something I'll let you know.
     
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  6. Dec 18, 2012 at 7:33 PM
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    Madjik_Man

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    They're called headlight fillers or bumper fillers.

    They're $4 on rockauto.com
     
  7. Dec 18, 2012 at 8:24 PM
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    Thanks.

    Rockauto.com:
    Part: $2.85
    Shipping to Canada: $87.41
    Total: $90.26

    Ummmmm....
     
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  9. Dec 19, 2012 at 1:10 AM
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    Mines barely hanging on. Advice? Rather not break it off on accident lol
     
  10. Dec 19, 2012 at 5:41 AM
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    Mine almost pops out all the time, maybe I'm missing some of those clips.
     
  11. Dec 19, 2012 at 8:56 AM
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    lol, what?
     
  12. Dec 19, 2012 at 8:57 AM
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    There's only one clip... it's a big whose-your-daddy kind. If you are missing that then yes, it will not stay in.

    I think the clip is $7 from the dealership.
     

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