HELP!! How do I remove rear hatch handle panel?

[Hook 'Em Horns!]

Trying to replace my SR5 rear hatch handle panel (color matching) with a TRDP/TE version (black), and I can't seem to find anything on here as to how I go about this.

Help me t4r.org, you're my only hope..

Thanks in advance!!

 

[d_clark]

Think this is what you neeed :

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ikfkxa954ont1f0/Back%20Door%20Outside%20Garnish.zip?dl=0

 

[Hook 'Em Horns!]

Think this is what you neeed :

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ikfkxa954ont1f0/Back%20Door%20Outside%20Garnish.zip?dl=0

For some reason it won't allow me to view the doc..

 

[d_clark]

Ahh, probably can't open a zip file on your phone.

Try these links :

Components : https://www.dropbox.com/s/rdfaegzkykl5whj/COMPONENTS.pdf?dl=0
Disassembly : https://www.dropbox.com/s/1cs3iog72byas24/DISASSEMBLY.pdf?dl=0

Installation: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ilp5z82wiua8nu6/INSTALLATION.pdf?dl=0

Reassembly :https://www.dropbox.com/s/wr8n2bjpa97gtt9/REASSEMBLY.pdf?dl=0

Removal : https://www.dropbox.com/s/t3gzd16wezdgvdw/REMOVAL.pdf?dl=0

 

[Hook 'Em Horns!]

Ahh, probably can't open a zip file on your phone.

Try these links :

Components : https://www.dropbox.com/s/rdfaegzkykl5whj/COMPONENTS.pdf?dl=0
Disassembly : https://www.dropbox.com/s/1cs3iog72byas24/DISASSEMBLY.pdf?dl=0

Installation: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ilp5z82wiua8nu6/INSTALLATION.pdf?dl=0

Reassembly :https://www.dropbox.com/s/wr8n2bjpa97gtt9/REASSEMBLY.pdf?dl=0

Removal : https://www.dropbox.com/s/t3gzd16wezdgvdw/REMOVAL.pdf?dl=0

Wow, awesome! Thank you!!

 

[Hook 'Em Horns!]

Ahh, probably can't open a zip file on your phone.

Try these links :

Components : https://www.dropbox.com/s/rdfaegzkykl5whj/COMPONENTS.pdf?dl=0
Disassembly : https://www.dropbox.com/s/1cs3iog72byas24/DISASSEMBLY.pdf?dl=0

Installation: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ilp5z82wiua8nu6/INSTALLATION.pdf?dl=0

Reassembly :https://www.dropbox.com/s/wr8n2bjpa97gtt9/REASSEMBLY.pdf?dl=0

Removal : https://www.dropbox.com/s/t3gzd16wezdgvdw/REMOVAL.pdf?dl=0

Hmm. All I want to do is swap out the SR5 panel (classic silver) for the TRDP/TE one (black). The Toyota parts dude said I would be able to swap out the handle panel and wouldn't need any other pieces except the lettering and emblem. After reviewing those docs, it seems I will need to order the items labeled "non-reusable" before tackling this mod:

NO. 2 Back Door Service Hole Cover
Butyl Tape
Back Door Outside Garnish Seal

Anything else I'm missing?

Thanks again!

 

[d_clark]

Hmm. All I want to do is swap out the SR5 panel (classic silver) for the TRDP/TE one (black). The Toyota parts dude said I would be able to swap out the handle panel and wouldn't need any other pieces except the lettering and emblem. After reviewing those docs, it seems I will need to order the items labeled "non-reusable" before tackling this mod:

NO. 2 Back Door Service Hole Cover
Butyl Tape
Back Door Outside Garnish Seal

Anything else I'm missing?

Thanks again!

I would take a guess and the Back Door service hole cover is simply a piece of plastic, the Butyl tape should be the black adhesive that seals it up. If you carefully use a knife, and cut the bead in half (between the body panel and the plastic )you should be able to reseal it.

The Back Door Outside Garnish Seal, looks to be about $2.90, part #7681935010 at Toyotapartsdirect.com

 

[ic0517]

Wonder who's job it is to come up with the name of
Backdoor Outside Garnish Seal.

 

[Hook 'Em Horns!]

I would take a guess and the Back Door service hole cover is simply a piece of plastic, the Butyl tape should be the black adhesive that seals it up. If you carefully use a knife, and cut the bead in half (between the body panel and the plastic )you should be able to reseal it.

The Back Door Outside Garnish Seal, looks to be about $2.90, part #7681935010 at Toyotapartsdirect.com

Thanks bud! Since I have to wait on the part to do the job, I'll order all three just to be thorough.

Thanks d_clark for the quick insight!! I wanted it done this weekend but would rather do it right.

Link to project thread:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...-trim-pieces-sr5-post1928643.html#post1928643

 

[robdubbleu]

Am I crazy for wanting to do the opposite? Thinking about swapping the black handle panel on my 2016 Trail Premium for a body-colored (Barcelona Red). I want to black out the badges but don't like the black-on-black look.

Anyone have a good source for a red handle panel?

 

[robdubbleu]

Have many people swapped out the handle panel?
What are your thoughts on doing so?

 

[DeltaWhiskey]

I’d swap out my black with black overlays for a SW panel for sure

 

[Allabout17]

I swapped out the silver panel on my 4runner for a black panel. Definitely takes some work, but if you follow the instructions found in the forums it really isn’t too bad. Very happy with my swap. Good luck!

 

[robdubbleu]

I’d swap out my black with black overlays for a SW panel for sure

7681135320A0 - Toyota Handle panel. Liftgate Finish Panel. Applique | Toyota Parts Overstock

$124. Anybody know of a place with better prices?

 

[Brick Sprickly]

7681135320A0 - Toyota Handle panel. Liftgate Finish Panel. Applique | Toyota Parts Overstock

$124. Anybody know of a place with better prices?

I followed the instructions here:

5th Gen 4Runner Mods - Step-By-Step Rear Hatch Trim Removal

I used alcohol to clean the trim, then 5 coats of plastidip to black out the trim and the lettering. You could also paint it if that's your thing, but overall it was a simple little project that made a huge and inexpensive difference.

 

[robdubbleu]

I followed the instructions here:

5th Gen 4Runner Mods - Step-By-Step Rear Hatch Trim Removal

I used alcohol to clean the trim, then 5 coats of plastidip to black out the trim and the lettering. You could also paint it if that's your thing, but overall it was a simple little project that made a huge and inexpensive difference.

I would absolutely plastidip it if I wanted black. But I've got black, and I want to go back...

I didn't see any mentions on this site of people ordering body-colored handle panels. Just curious if anybody knows where to get them other than directly from Toyota.

 

[DeltaWhiskey]

7681135320A0 - Toyota Handle panel. Liftgate Finish Panel. Applique | Toyota Parts Overstock

$124. Anybody know of a place with better prices?

Thats as cheap as I can find it too

 

[Brick Sprickly]

I would absolutely plastidip it if I wanted black. But I've got black, and I want to go back...

I didn't see any mentions on this site of people ordering body-colored handle panels. Just curious if anybody knows where to get them other than directly from Toyota.

Ah I see. Well you can always prime/paint it whatever color you like then!

 

[robdubbleu]

Ah I see. Well you can always prime/paint it whatever color you like then!

I want it Barcelona Red. I'm pretty new to this forum.. is there a go-to source for factory color-matched spray paint? If so, I'd be open to trying that. Worst case, I'm out $124 to get a new one if it doesn't come out right.

 

[Brick Sprickly]

I want it Barcelona Red. I'm pretty new to this forum.. is there a go-to source for factory color-matched spray paint? If so, I'd be open to trying that. Worst case, I'm out $124 to get a new one if it doesn't come out right.

Your go-to source for almost anything in 2019:

https://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A11ZMG95SGAH420CQBNN