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tugged and tugged, grille won't come off.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Taconator87, Feb 19, 2018.

  1. Feb 19, 2018 at 8:38 AM
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    Taconator87

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    Welp, I took all the clips and two screws off. But I can't get the grille off. Only the passenger side wants to come off. Any tips? All the post on here claim to just tug. Lol, guess I will keep the chrome grille insert.
     
  2. Feb 19, 2018 at 8:39 AM
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    fair enough, i know mine was dependent on which angle i pulled on mine, i also wiggled up and down
     
  5. Feb 19, 2018 at 8:43 AM
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    Thanks! I got it off. Just put my hand inside and gave a little smack.
     
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    I struggled as well. It will come off.

    I was more fearful of breaking it then applying the correct amount of torque. There are two very small press in clips that are a lot stronger than they look.
     
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