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Retrofit headlights

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Silvertaco15, Nov 12, 2016.

  1. Nov 12, 2016 at 9:30 PM
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    Silvertaco15

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    how to swap headlights without removing bumper on 2015 Tacoma
     
  2. Nov 12, 2016 at 9:58 PM
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  3. Nov 13, 2016 at 10:51 AM
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    magnetic4x4

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    No, it's possible. There's been plenty of people that has done it, including me. There's two bolts (one on each side) behind the fender that is hidden, but it's not hard to remove them. And, I'd suggest taping up the headlight lens good so they don't get scratched while you try to remove the headlights.
     
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  4. Nov 13, 2016 at 12:14 PM
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    Blockhead

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    +1 you don't have to take the bumper skin off. I did it too...easy please
     
  5. Nov 13, 2016 at 1:44 PM
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    No need to remove the bumper.
     
  6. Nov 13, 2016 at 6:43 PM
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    jamiec

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    I didn't remove my bumper
     
  7. Nov 13, 2016 at 6:44 PM
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    I just did it today. No bumper removal.

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  8. Nov 13, 2016 at 6:47 PM
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    D34thMoogle

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    Do this! Tape them! I scratched mine a bit trying to take them out.

    Anyways, I had to loosen/move the liner of the wheel well out of the way, then reach up to get to the screw.
     
  9. Nov 13, 2016 at 6:55 PM
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    I taped the edge of the fenders too. If I do this again I think I'll tape off the lights too. And I also did not remove my bumper cover.
     
  10. Nov 17, 2016 at 12:40 PM
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    Silvertaco15

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    Thanks guys!
     

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