On the rivet screws... if you just take a flat head screwdriver and lightly pry under that bottom edge of the plastic--- it will wedge the "rivet' into the hole better and cause the screw to grip and will unscrew. It just takes a light pressure; just enough for the screw to bind and get a bite. Edit: You ended up doing the same technique with the clips-- so I'm not telling you anything new. lol
I hate how modern vehicles are designed. I'd rather do away with the chrome bumper and all the plastic-- and give me a stainless tow hitch structure instead. It's like they are spending the money on cosmetic rather than using quality materials in the structure, and letting that be the aesthetic. smh
Not back up lights license plate lights great video I was looking for something more detailed as my bumper has a few dents thanks 😊
Did I say backup lights? If so thanks for the correction.
I soaked those plastic bits and the two bolts with WD40 overnight. Everything came apart without any damage.
Thanks for this. I'll be doing it on my 2015 Tacoma soon and this let me know what to expect.
On the rivet screws... if you just take a flat head screwdriver and lightly pry under that bottom edge of the plastic--- it will wedge the "rivet' into the hole better and cause the screw to grip and will unscrew. It just takes a light pressure; just enough for the screw to bind and get a bite. Edit: You ended up doing the same technique with the clips-- so I'm not telling you anything new. lol
Was the spacing even?
How long did this take you?
Probably 45min to 1 hour.
I hate how modern vehicles are designed. I'd rather do away with the chrome bumper and all the plastic-- and give me a stainless tow hitch structure instead. It's like they are spending the money on cosmetic rather than using quality materials in the structure, and letting that be the aesthetic. smh