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Re: Rear side window trim [Re: chpfx] #1047907 06/14/12 05:59 PM
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Greg_Canada Offline
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So next is, how do I get the black "4runner" trim off without breaking the tabs behind it?

A prayer and a wish, basically.

I had to buy all new clips to hold it on.... some of the tabs broke but it's alright...


89 4Runner
3" BL, M/T locks, 33"bfg mt, bilstein, Kayline, tubebumper, toyotafiberglass panels
TBI: Elocker,3.4 w/ORS,b+b,S2Sstg2cams,arias pistons,P+P intake,TRDs/c,URDpullies+7th,downey headers,MAPECU2,WEGO WB, SupraMAF,walboro255,stg4clutch, EPaOo2 sim
Re: Rear side window trim [Re: Greg_Canada] #1047908 06/14/12 07:38 PM
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Chunky Offline OP
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After I got the vent panel off I couldn't tell how it would be possible to take it off without breaking most the tabs.

I'm about to put mine back one and was trying to find an alternative to the whole side vent. I was thinking of remolding it out of smooth fiberglass or something the, "4runner" gold text is fading and looks kind of shabby.


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'87 4Runner
Re: Rear side window trim [Re: Chunky] #1047909 06/15/12 06:06 PM
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chpfx Offline
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Hey Greg haven't chated with you in a good while. Thanks I agree. Found some nice looking ones at a salvage yard, broke some tabs getting them. I ask because the guy that painted my truck didn't listen when I told him not to paint mine. So now they same color as truck. I'm so diapoited not sure I like that look. Might as well get the new clips and maybe some appoxy too from the sounds of it.

Re: Rear side window trim [Re: chpfx] #1047910 06/17/12 12:56 AM
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CJM Offline
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ok .. heres the "trick " for the sail panel (black trim piece)

1st , push the bottom forward to unlock the lower clip
2nd , push up to release the 2 top clips
3rd , pull down to release the middle clips , and remove .

the clips are vertually usless at this point now , becuse you can not re install the panel in reverse , and you can not remove the clips successfully , well at least I have never been successfull . I usually just "punch out" the old clips and replace with new toyotafiberglass clips


86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood, etc..
84 Custom 2WD 400HP supra suspension , full frame
83 Trekker SR5
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Re: Rear side window trim [Re: CJM] #1047911 06/18/12 02:33 AM
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chpfx Offline
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Thanks Cory I'll give it a go. Let you guys know how it turns out. And Happy Fathers day guys hope your day goes well.

Re: Rear side window trim [Re: chpfx] #1047912 06/18/12 06:14 PM
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Greg_Canada Offline
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Hey Greg haven't chated with you in a good while. Thanks I agree. Found some nice looking ones at a salvage yard, broke some tabs getting them. I ask because the guy that painted my truck didn't listen when I told him not to paint mine. So now they same color as truck. I'm so diapoited not sure I like that look. Might as well get the new clips and maybe some appoxy too from the sounds of it.

Been a bit eh, guess we are all busy <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />
I agree, i took mine off before i got my truck painted, didn't give them the opportunity...
Corey's way looks the best, i think i tried something like that, only broke 1 or 2 tabs. Clips were all junk. Epoxy + new clips sounds like the ticket... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />


89 4Runner
3" BL, M/T locks, 33"bfg mt, bilstein, Kayline, tubebumper, toyotafiberglass panels
TBI: Elocker,3.4 w/ORS,b+b,S2Sstg2cams,arias pistons,P+P intake,TRDs/c,URDpullies+7th,downey headers,MAPECU2,WEGO WB, SupraMAF,walboro255,stg4clutch, EPaOo2 sim
Re: Rear side window trim [Re: CJM] #1047913 06/18/12 07:20 PM
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4Crawler Offline
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ok .. heres the "trick " for the sail panel (black trim piece)

1st , push the bottom forward to unlock the lower clip
2nd , push up to release the 2 top clips
3rd , pull down to release the middle clips , and remove .

the clips are vertually usless at this point now , becuse you can not re install the panel in reverse , and you can not remove the clips successfully , well at least I have never been successfull . I usually just "punch out" the old clips and replace with new toyotafiberglass clips


I have a little writeup on that procedure:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/index.shtml#BpillarTrim

It all makes sense once you look at what the clips look like.

Re: Rear side window trim [Re: 4Crawler] #1047914 06/21/12 09:15 PM
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Chunky Offline OP
Wheeler
Is there suppose to be a foam air cleaner behind the panel? When I got mine off there was a shriveled up piece of black mass, that might have been a larger piece of foam at one time.

Re: Rear side window trim [Re: Chunky] #1047915 06/22/12 05:19 PM
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4Crawler Offline
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Is there suppose to be a foam air cleaner behind the panel? When I got mine off there was a shriveled up piece of black mass, that might have been a larger piece of foam at one time.


Read my page (above). It used to be a series of rubber flaps that cover the vent openings. I suppose that is to keep water from getting in but allowing air to exit.

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