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Clip thing that holds front grill and lower trim below headlight

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by jrock817, Dec 21, 2020.

  1. Dec 21, 2020 at 8:54 AM
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    Ok. Installed a t-Rex grill on my tundra front grill a few years back. Yesterday I noticed it was sagging a bit on the right side. Looks like the clip broke on bottom right if you are looking at it. It is the piece that goes through the bottom inside corner of the trim that sits below headlight. I can’t find the part number, I ordered three sets of “clips” and nothing is the same. Google searches aren’t helping me... does anyone know the part number for those clips?
     
  2. Dec 21, 2020 at 9:03 AM
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    Which grille specifically? I ask because TRex makes several grilles for the Tundra.

    I just installed the black billet aluminum grille on my 2020 and had to remove these on my grille or wouldn't sit right, so my grille is anchored at the top and bottom only. I can look if my instructions have a part number I can share with you.
     
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    It is the part on the original grill that you put the t-rex on. So the chrome outline of the original equipment. The long white clips that put the grill back on the truck.
     
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    Sorry. My grille didn't come with any TREX badging so we aren't talking about the same grille. All of my parts were black so I don't know what white part you are talking about.

    This may be easier if you provide a grille model name or number, it will make it easier so we can look at the instruction sheet to determine what part(s) you might need. T Rex publishes their installation instructions on their website but you'll need a name for you grille to find it.

    I did have to modify the chrome surround grille where it would normally anchor to the clips that secure the lower inside of the headlights. The TRex supplied brackets pushed the grill out too far and wouldn't allow the grille to seat properly preventing it from securing it to the truck.
     
  5. Dec 21, 2020 at 11:58 AM
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    The grill is attached to original equipment. It is the original equipment of the truck, and the clip that secures it to the frame, and happens to pass through the inside bottom edge of the trim piece that sits under the headlight. I am at work, but if I ever get out of here today I’ll snap a picture to explain.
     
  6. Dec 21, 2020 at 1:13 PM
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    The little guy in figure 3

    87C875FD-271C-4107-BA98-371F6BF67BE7.jpg
     
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    Oh the latch tab clips! Why didn't you say so! Just kidding I don't know what those are called, probably tabs.

    I don't think you can order those as a separate part, its attached to the lower surround grille. You are probably going to need to order the grille assembly. You can see one of the tabs in the upper left of this video when he is trying to remove the sensor at the 8:30 mark and again at the 14:00 mark:
    https://youtu.be/uSxaduzoPp4?t=510
     
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