I have searched on a bunch of Toyota Parts sites for the clips that mount the rear wheel flare to the body on a 1997 4runnner limited. I see a few different parts labeled clips but the very poor exploded views do not show them clear enough for me to verify if that's the part I need. My 4runner has started to develop some rust around the inside of the rear passenger door that extends under the wheel flare. I want to pull the flare off and fix the rust but know I will probably break the mount clips because I am not exactly sure how it comes off. I wanted to get the clips before starting so I can have everything I hope I need before starting. Does someone know what the part numbers are I will need or point to a site I can identify them.

Thanks
Ray

Check this out... that should be what you're looking for.

(9511- )VZN18#

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Good luck! I always break at least one thing while fixing something else....at least.

Thanks for the link, I just ordered what I hope are the right parts. I know what you mean about breaking thing. When it comes to trying to tug the right way removing clipped on interior or body moldings something always flies apart.

Thanks
Ray

FYI, those rear clips hold up better than the other ones do when removing the flares. They're beefier. We paid $2.50 a pop for the ones we had to replace. Also, be VERY careful removing that hard rubber molding along the top of the flares (Toyota calls them "protectors"). You'll want to re-use them if possible as Toyota is very expensive for them. If you need more specific info, let me know. I'll ask my buddy that did all the dirty work. I was only there for the removal process -