Thanks for the excellent video. I bumped into a rock, and the cheap plastic bumper was damaged. Ironically, I did the same thing in my 94 Tacoma, and the rock chipped. Your instructions were excellent and helped a lot to repair. Pretty easy except the pad was a little harder getting the clips to loosen, but with persitance they came loose. In the end, every thing fit back in place. Thanks for the help. Oh, by the way, I moved the rock.
Thank you for this. A nice lady bumped my 2018 Taco in a parking lot. I figured it would be bad karma to pursue an insurance claim and hoped I could fix it myself. With your help I did! I decided to forego the metal clip entirely and it seems fine for others interested. Thanks again.
Thanks for posting the video, it was exactly what I needed to know. You should add "back up sensor replacement" to the title. Your video does not come up on a search for Tacoma back up sensor, but it is exactly what everyone that has to replace one needs to know.
Thank you for all the great tips on the sensors, easy jobs like this can turn into a pain with dealing with all the sensors and their different connectors and tabs. Ready to replace mine now
Best tutorial out there for the end cap replacement. Perfecto mundo. Kind of curious to see how long it really took you to get the clip in there. I wouldn’t have held it against you if had just left the camera rolling. It lets us know how much of a pain in the ass it was to get it in there right. Lol…
@@infosponge I figured as much. Since i started watching You Tube for tutorials I realized that nearly everyone deletes the actual time it takes to do the job if they had difficulty because they don’t want the video to be too long. I’d rather they show it in it’s entirety so we can decide if we really want to take the project on ourselves. Thanks for the reply.
Great video! I've been wondering about this for a while. My truck's bumper caps definitely need upgrading. This is exactly what I wanted to find. Thanks!!
Thanks for the video! Only had one hiccup. My Tacoma had two sets of the clips for the black bumper top. Had to get the front clips unlocked as well as the back, but it all worked out in the end. Thanks!
Hi thank you for the video, I have a 20/22 not sure if that's gen 3 or not. But what I was wondering is the metal clip you had to get on behind the bumper and slide it in how did you get your hand behind their there was not even enough room to get my finger behind it. I have not attempted changing the cover yet but just had that big question? Thank you ahead of time
The only thing I can see to add is the backup sensor does not need to be taken apart into the two pieces as it can come out as one piece after disconnecting the cable. Mine did.
Confused at the 1:30 mark, “ there are two more tabs in the back, you don’t have to remove these, you can just pull them out”…. Did you mean you don’t need a tool to remove them? Ty
Hoping to fix my BSM error after watching this video. It exposes the sensor. Not sure what's wrong but I hit it off roading the other day and now its not working. I think the plastic pieces that the bumper cover connects to is snapped and broken, so it might need more than just the cover. Surprised you replaced it with just a couple scratches on the bottom side. But I understand wanting things perfect. and that is why I am going to try and fix mine too. Not a fan of the dash lights from the disconnect.
Thanks for the video sir. Backed into my daughters car and now looking to replace. Only question is - the colors match okay? I realize it isn’t necessarily butting right up against something else white from the factory. But, I thought I would ask before tapping the buy button.
As a follow up - just got done replacing mine with a reproduction part off of eBay. Things of note: 1 - the reproduction part is thicker and the backing sensor holder didn’t want to stay in place. Dremeled a little off around the hole and it fit okay (not perfect) 2 - that metal clip is a major PIA. I ended up leaving it off. Doesn’t seem to affect the cover from staying tight to the black surround.
I have to remove my cap to do a minor dent repair with a hot air gun. I want to heat it from inside the cap instead of outside so I don’t worry about the paint wrinkling. This still the best way to take the cap off damage free?
You can give it a shot. Not sure how bad the dent would affect the process. It might be easier to remove the whole bumper first for better access. Here is that process: th-cam.com/video/ayx7P144-B4/w-d-xo.html
I had to replace mine also but i ended up damaging the sensor any links to a new sensor and also can i just take it to the dealer ship for them to fix the sensor for me
Ready for Off Roading again. I would have put BumperShells on. Black cuz it matches rest of bumper and color is solid thru entire shell not like original which looks painted.
Oof, thanks for the video. Just installed (2) on rear since I couldn't get a matching one, the two new ones match each other. But boy, those vertical tabs, I got one of two in on each side. Dexterity is a requirement I don't possess.
Every time they try and send you to a body shop for an easy DIY in your driveway. I've been quoted $180 plus tax for an OEM cover from the local dealer, looking for a decent quality aftermarket.
Are you referring to the clear rock protection on the fender? Didn't even notice it was yellowing until you pointed it out. Not sure how easy it would be to remove.
I dented my left rear bumper cover, and I'm arguing with the dealership currently. I just bought 2022 tacoma an they are telling vehicle needs to go to body shop. My argument is you should be able to get a replacement bumper cover from factory an color match it. They say no it needs to go to a body shop. This is not a simple dent it's pretty messed up. I feel like what I'm suggesting is exactly what body shop is going to do.
Mine parking sensors work fine. Not sure why you would have to recalibrate the sensor if the same one is installed in the same place? Maybe if you have other features they are used for. Mine only has BSM and parking since it’s a 2016.
Our new 22 took lots of damage (one rear shattered, front cracked) to these plastic bumpers just going through snow drifts. The new Tacoma is plastic junk.
@@infosponge I am realizing that is better solution than a 400.00 painted plastic truck bumper cover. I also found the snow drift damaged the fender liners, one fender flair and destroyed a mudflap. Off to a rough start at just 6k miles.
@@infosponge I also have a 2022 and I'm having trouble lifting the top plastic up to squeeze the bumper cover out. I pushed up on the 2 click underneath but it's still secured somewhere else.
I have a 2023 and it seems they added a couple more clips to it because when I forced the black piece up it broke 2 clips furthur towards the rear side of the bumper.
@@Josh-lq5rw Seems like the top plastic pieces are only removable when the bumper caps are removed. Like in the video there are 2 tabs under the bumper you can easily reach but I had to pull mine off with the top piece seated. Only when I got the caps off I noticed 2 more places the top piece clipped in closer to the rear of the truck if that makes sense. I don't know the correct way of doing but got it done with force. Tore off the tabs of the caps with that funky fastener with the teeth holding it.
Thanks for the excellent video. I bumped into a rock, and the cheap plastic bumper was damaged. Ironically, I did the same thing in my 94 Tacoma, and the rock chipped. Your instructions were excellent and helped a lot to repair. Pretty easy except the pad was a little harder getting the clips to loosen, but with persitance they came loose. In the end, every thing fit back in place. Thanks for the help. Oh, by the way, I moved the rock.
Glad it helped!
Thank you for this. A nice lady bumped my 2018 Taco in a parking lot. I figured it would be bad karma to pursue an insurance claim and hoped I could fix it myself. With your help I did! I decided to forego the metal clip entirely and it seems fine for others interested. Thanks again.
Happy the video helped
Thanks for posting the video, it was exactly what I needed to know. You should add "back up sensor replacement" to the title. Your video does not come up on a search for Tacoma back up sensor, but it is exactly what everyone that has to replace one needs to know.
Thanks for the heads up.
Thank you for all the great tips on the sensors, easy jobs like this can turn into a pain with dealing with all the sensors and their different connectors and tabs. Ready to replace mine now
No problem!
I want to pull mine off to repaint them. Thanks for showing us how to remove them and to install them you made a clear video that was easy to follow.
No problem
I taped the metal clip in place which made it easier to get and hold my finger on it. Worked great.
good idea!
Why is it hard to make tutorials this detailed yet simple? Great video👍
Thanks, glad it’s helpful!
Who said it was hard dum fu***
@@jaym6187 I'm not mechanicly inclined
Thanks for the easy to follow video, exactly what I needed for my next Dad repair project.
Glad it helped!
Best tutorial out there for the end cap replacement. Perfecto mundo. Kind of curious to see how long it really took you to get the clip in there. I wouldn’t have held it against you if had just left the camera rolling. It lets us know how much of a pain in the ass it was to get it in there right. Lol…
Took three tries, lol.
@@infosponge I figured as much. Since i started watching You Tube for tutorials I realized that nearly everyone deletes the actual time it takes to do the job if they had difficulty because they don’t want the video to be too long. I’d rather they show it in it’s entirety so we can decide if we really want to take the project on ourselves. Thanks for the reply.
It did only take about an hour and a half. Keep in mind I also had to do the filming.
I've learned one thing in my 52 years of life that nothing worthwhile is easy
@@boblafountaine9560 Nothing in life is easy it all takes time and dedication
Thank you so much! I only needed to remove my damaged one for now but tog made it real easy for me.
No problem
thank you for the clear, to-the-point write up. now to fix my bumper. cheers!
You're welcome!
Great video! I've been wondering about this for a while. My truck's bumper caps definitely need upgrading. This is exactly what I wanted to find. Thanks!!
Glad to help
Glad to see that you used the right tools and not just the flat tip screwdriver that would gouge the plastic
Thanks for the video! Only had one hiccup. My Tacoma had two sets of the clips for the black bumper top. Had to get the front clips unlocked as well as the back, but it all worked out in the end. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
What do you mean unlocked?
Thank you. Replaced mine in under 10 min!!!
Nice!
Really well done. Exactly what I have to do. My sensor may be ruined. I need to find a source for those. Thank you.
No problem 👍
Still relevant and helpful thanks for posting
Happy to help
Hi thank you for the video, I have a 20/22 not sure if that's gen 3 or not. But what I was wondering is the metal clip you had to get on behind the bumper and slide it in how did you get your hand behind their there was not even enough room to get my finger behind it. I have not attempted changing the cover yet but just had that big question? Thank you ahead of time
The spacing on each bumper is different. You could loosen the bolts that attach the bumper to the frame. Or maybe recruit a small child.
The only thing I can see to add is the backup sensor does not need to be taken apart into the two pieces as it can come out as one piece after disconnecting the cable. Mine did.
Good to know
I need to replace that bracket that holds the cap on, are there any videos showing the removal and installation?
I haven't seen any. Recently sold the factory bumper so I can't make another video.
Confused at the 1:30 mark, “ there are two more tabs in the back, you don’t have to remove these, you can just pull them out”…. Did you mean you don’t need a tool to remove them? Ty
You can just release the clips with a screwdriver. You don't have to pull them all the way out. Once released the cover will slide off of them.
You saved me $500! Thank you so much !
My pleasure!
What is the name of the metal clip because I missed it and I want to buy it. Can you please help me?
It is part number 90468-04059
Hoping to fix my BSM error after watching this video. It exposes the sensor. Not sure what's wrong but I hit it off roading the other day and now its not working. I think the plastic pieces that the bumper cover connects to is snapped and broken, so it might need more than just the cover. Surprised you replaced it with just a couple scratches on the bottom side. But I understand wanting things perfect. and that is why I am going to try and fix mine too. Not a fan of the dash lights from the disconnect.
Good luck 👍🏻
Thanks for the video sir. Backed into my daughters car and now looking to replace. Only question is - the colors match okay? I realize it isn’t necessarily butting right up against something else white from the factory. But, I thought I would ask before tapping the buy button.
I found my replacement on Facebook marketplace factory painted. I can’t speak for the paint quality you are looking at.
As a follow up - just got done replacing mine with a reproduction part off of eBay.
Things of note:
1 - the reproduction part is thicker and the backing sensor holder didn’t want to stay in place. Dremeled a little off around the hole and it fit okay (not perfect)
2 - that metal clip is a major PIA. I ended up leaving it off. Doesn’t seem to affect the cover from staying tight to the black surround.
Thank you! You just saved me some extra bucks!
No problem!
Thank you for making my job a metric ton easier
Happy to help!
This was so helpful! Thank you so much
Glad it helped!
I have to remove my cap to do a minor dent repair with a hot air gun. I want to heat it from inside the cap instead of outside so I don’t worry about the paint wrinkling. This still the best way to take the cap off damage free?
You can give it a shot. Not sure how bad the dent would affect the process. It might be easier to remove the whole bumper first for better access. Here is that process: th-cam.com/video/ayx7P144-B4/w-d-xo.html
Can you list the company that makes the bumper caps ? Or the website ?
I purchased this factory one off Facebook marketplace.
Great info and video. But PLEASE remove the background music. It's very annoying and distracts from the video.
Thanks, not possible to change the audio track, unfortunately.
I had to replace mine also but i ended up damaging the sensor any links to a new sensor and also can i just take it to the dealer ship for them to fix the sensor for me
In would just pick one up on eBay for ~$20.
Any idea how to purchase the clips ? I lost both my caps off roading and it ripped everything clean off.
Not sure, Toyota would have them. Or find someone’s take off bumper.
Had to modify a wrench to hold the spring piece in place. Saved a lot of trouble in the end
Good trick
Do you really need to use the metal clip? I'm having too much challenges putting my fingers back there.
Maybe not 🤷♂️
Where do I get one of these and are they color matched?
You can order them on ebay or find a local take off. The ones from the dealer are not painted.
Ready for Off Roading again. I would have put BumperShells on. Black cuz it matches rest of bumper and color is solid thru entire shell not like original which looks painted.
That is pretty common for people who have chrome the caps.
Oof, thanks for the video. Just installed (2) on rear since I couldn't get a matching one, the two new ones match each other. But boy, those vertical tabs, I got one of two in on each side. Dexterity is a requirement I don't possess.
Glad I could help.
My 2023 doesn't have the metal clips?
That's nice, they are a pain!
@@infosponge Sorry I was wrong. It has one it was stuck up in bumper; and it's not going back on! lol.
Every time they try and send you to a body shop for an easy DIY in your driveway. I've been quoted $180 plus tax for an OEM cover from the local dealer, looking for a decent quality aftermarket.
I found mine on Facebook marketplace.
Thanks for the vid, I’ve got a bit of a dent on my bumper and I think with a hammer and a couple wacks on the backside might do the trick
Good luck
Have you done the left side?
I haven’t
I noticed you also have the yellow stick by the bumper caps
Is there a way to take those stickers off ?
Are you referring to the clear rock protection on the fender? Didn't even notice it was yellowing until you pointed it out. Not sure how easy it would be to remove.
@@infosponge yes that exactly!
I have that on my Tacoma and I hate the fact how yellow it is now
@@infosponge If you find a way to fix it let me know
thanks for posting this
No problem!
Did the replacement come painted the correct color
Mine did because I found it on craigslist. I think they are bare plastic from Toyota.
I dented my left rear bumper cover, and I'm arguing with the dealership currently. I just bought 2022 tacoma an they are telling vehicle needs to go to body shop. My argument is you should be able to get a replacement bumper cover from factory an color match it. They say no it needs to go to a body shop. This is not a simple dent it's pretty messed up. I feel like what I'm suggesting is exactly what body shop is going to do.
You’re probably better off just doing it yourself.
Thank you. Nice video
Glad you liked it!
Easy peezy! Thank you!
Happy to help!
Ty very much!!
You’re welcome
Thank you so much. Very helpful.
You are so welcome!
I always watch videos.
Your video is very useful
As a supplement
I'm not good at English.
I am writing using translation software.
Thanks
Plastic body rivet part number?
9046707215
where you get the same color... they all come in black not painted....
I got lucky and found one for $30 on the local craigslist.
thank you
You're welcome
Is yours a 2021 Tacoma?
Mine is a 2016
@@infosponge I am just hoping that its the same way with my 2021, online says the parts don’t fit my 2021
@@diymarine837
Did you get your bumper covers installed and where to purchase? I have a 21 as well. Thanks
IF YOU HAVE THE TACOMA WITH SENSORS AFTER YOU WILL NEED TO DO ADAS CALIBRATION SYSTEM TO HAVE THEM WORK CORRECTLY AGAIN
Mine parking sensors work fine. Not sure why you would have to recalibrate the sensor if the same one is installed in the same place? Maybe if you have other features they are used for. Mine only has BSM and parking since it’s a 2016.
Howdy? Where did you order the cap from?
I found it on Facebook marketplace.
Amazon has them also. Mine came with the new clips also. $100.
Y placas de Colorado y quería cambiar el mismo lado y modelo bien video
👍🏻
Our new 22 took lots of damage (one rear shattered, front cracked) to these plastic bumpers just going through snow drifts. The new Tacoma is plastic junk.
They are brittle. Putting on a steel rear bumper this weekend.
@@infosponge I am realizing that is better solution than a 400.00 painted plastic truck bumper cover.
I also found the snow drift damaged the fender liners, one fender flair and destroyed a mudflap.
Off to a rough start at just 6k miles.
These are NOT that easy to do on a 2022.
Did they change something?
@@infosponge I also have a 2022 and I'm having trouble lifting the top plastic up to squeeze the bumper cover out. I pushed up on the 2 click underneath but it's still secured somewhere else.
I have a 2023 and it seems they added a couple more clips to it because when I forced the black piece up it broke 2 clips furthur towards the rear side of the bumper.
@willtopete did you have any luck with yours?
@@Josh-lq5rw Seems like the top plastic pieces are only removable when the bumper caps are removed. Like in the video there are 2 tabs under the bumper you can easily reach but I had to pull mine off with the top piece seated. Only when I got the caps off I noticed 2 more places the top piece clipped in closer to the rear of the truck if that makes sense. I don't know the correct way of doing but got it done with force. Tore off the tabs of the caps with that funky fastener with the teeth holding it.