Liscense plate grill removal?
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preacher35
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Is it possible to remove the liscense plate grill?
Yes
The one highlighted in red?
Yes
How hard is it to do?
Not hard
And if I were to order or look online for a new one, what is this part called?
Well, forget the fact that you have told us little to nothing about your Runner (ie. year, model, etc.); I checked for the part that you are referring to, for a 2006 Limited, and it is called the "LOWER RADIATOR GRILLE". And further, the Toyota part # for it is 5112E. And, yes further, the part runs $47.57 at Villagetoyotaparts.com.
Isn't Google fun?
Yes
The one highlighted in red?
Yes
How hard is it to do?
Not hard
And if I were to order or look online for a new one, what is this part called?
Well, forget the fact that you have told us little to nothing about your Runner (ie. year, model, etc.); I checked for the part that you are referring to, for a 2006 Limited, and it is called the "LOWER RADIATOR GRILLE". And further, the Toyota part # for it is 5112E. And, yes further, the part runs $47.57 at Villagetoyotaparts.com.
Isn't Google fun?
Thanks. 08' sport. I wanna try and put some foglights in there. I don't want to cut up the grill in case I don't like it. I will buy another grill and cut that one to fit the lights
NOVA46
New member
Remove two bolts from inside the bumper which hold in the top of the grille. then tape up the end of a flathead screwdriver and use it to press out the grille from tabs holding it to the bumper. done.
97BlackAckCL
Elite Member
Yep, it's very easy, pic for proof
Yep, it's very easy, pic for proof
I don't have to remove the bumper in order to get the lower grill out do I?
Push out the grill from behind the grill? Or push the grill in from outside to get off?
It almost feels like there might be an adhesive on the bottom?
NOVA46
New member
around the edges of the grille are tabs (about 12) on the bumper which hold it onto the bumper, it's not adhesive. push the grille from the outside. you don't have to take the bumper off
NOVA46
New member
Yep, it's very easy, pic for proof
you can see the tabs i'm talking about on the bumper, around the grille opening.
NuclearN8
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let me get this right.... you don't want to cut your used, stock grill so you're going to order a brand new one to cut up? Why not just cut up your used stock one and then, if you mess it up or don't like it, order a new one and install it?... seems like this way at least you'd either have the lights in the location you want OR have a brand new lower radiator grill if you can't get it to work out... not hatin', just sayin'.
bowhunter53
Member
those are some nice 'eyes Nate. Looks like you'll be eating well this summer! Nice to see another Erieite here. What's your rig look like, maybe I've seen you around town.
Good point. I wasn'tsure if their are aftermarket non oOEM lower grills. If there was an aftermarket one I would use that and save my oOEMgrill.
5112e isn't the correct number Iddon't think. It comes up as an interior peice
97BlackAckCL
Elite Member
No, I was just showing what it looks like removed :fro:
Do you know what's really cool about this forum? There is a thread at the beginning with T4R service manuals. They have just the instructions you're looking for and the part numbers!
Service Manuals Thread
Happy fixin' :thumb3:
Daren
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Where are these bolts located? I found the clips, but it still feels as if it's attached to the bumper cover
lightfreak
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What year is your 4runner? I believe they're discussing '06-'09 bumpers above.
On my '04 Limited that lower grille is part of the bumper.
There isn't even a part number for just the lower grille on my mine.
2004 TOYOTA 4Runner LIMITED 4000CC 24-VALVE DOHC EFI, AUTOMATIC 4-SPEED FRONT BUMPER & BUMPER STAY
I cut mine up to install Rigid fog lights and I had to take the whole bumper off.
