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What is this compartment?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ZachPrerunner, Mar 29, 2017.

  1. Mar 29, 2017 at 5:27 PM
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    ZachPrerunner

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    Okay, so I tried searching the forum, but I can't find anything on this. What exactly is this compartment called? And how can I remove/tighten it?

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  2. Mar 29, 2017 at 5:29 PM
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    taco2010trd

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    That's the garage door opener container
     
  3. Mar 29, 2017 at 5:30 PM
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    El Dahs

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  4. Mar 29, 2017 at 5:30 PM
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    What isn't that compartment.
     
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  5. Mar 29, 2017 at 5:30 PM
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    ZachPrerunner

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    I keep on bumping my leg into it (6'2") and it's gotten a little loose over the years. I keep my opener in it as well!
     
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  6. Mar 29, 2017 at 5:31 PM
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    I just want to know how to tighten it :rofl:
     
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    I don't think you can. It just pops in on some tabs. Pull it out and see.
     
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    Stock.

    You can also put your weed in it.


    Or a road map, but mostly weed.
     
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    Doesn't it just pull out? I didn't think it was secured with any screws or anything.
     
  10. Mar 29, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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    austinrauh

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    It clicks in with tabs, if you pull outward with a little force it will come out, no screws holding it in.
     
  11. Mar 29, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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    Bishop84

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    It's where the handle goes on the pull brake style models.
     
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  12. Mar 29, 2017 at 5:34 PM
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    yep, just pops in and out...probably only able to "tighten" it by removing and putting some double sided tape behind it and replacing it...I use it for dip cans
     
  13. Mar 29, 2017 at 5:34 PM
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    ZachPrerunner

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    Ohhh okay, I was trying that. I wasn't sure how it was secured, so I didn't want to break it.
     
  14. Mar 29, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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    Side note, I'm also 6'2 but don't hit mine
     
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    A few things
    Same here
     
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    yeah won't brake it, i guess s far as the play goes use your imagination haha
     
  17. Mar 29, 2017 at 5:36 PM
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    I figured out how to remove it while I was under the dash running wires...

    remove kick panel, remove 2 10mm bolts pull down on dash trim and you can better see where it clips in
     
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  18. Mar 29, 2017 at 5:36 PM
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    My third leg gets tangled sometimes and smashes into it when entering :anonymous:
     
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    ZachPrerunner

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    So I can't just pull backwards and it'll come out?
     
  20. Mar 29, 2017 at 5:36 PM
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    You and @oneshort riding together??
     

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