How to remove plastic license plate frame?

JohnRaven · 08-10-2008, 07:23 PM

Alright.... How do you remove the 'chrome' plastic frame around license plate???

I've tried, but I don't want to break it!
There's rust behind there and I want to take care of it!

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abecedarian · 08-10-2008, 07:54 PM

remove the inside panel from the gate and look.

JohnRaven · 08-10-2008, 08:17 PM

uhhh, can't... window is in the way lol.

abecedarian · 08-10-2008, 08:18 PM

lower the gate and bypass the window motor relay.
or work on it from the inside with the gate closed and window up.

JohnRaven · 08-10-2008, 08:22 PM

Dang, I was hoping you weren't going to say that!

/will try in the morning

abecedarian · 08-10-2008, 08:25 PM

**DeathCougar** · 08-10-2008, 09:28 PM

Why are you trying to take that surround off? Its one molded piece, you cannot just remove the chrome. You will be left with several odd shaped holes that will need filled, as well as no way to light the plate OR house the backup lights.

abecedarian · 08-10-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathCougar

...You will be left with several odd shaped holes that will need filled, as well as no way to light the plate OR house the backup lights.

oh, ... I thought we would be able to use your Barbie hair dressing station mirrors and lights...
sorry.

JohnRaven · 08-10-2008, 09:47 PM

^ lmao

someone forgot to read my first post thoroughly...

I want to take it off so I can deal with the rust BEHIND it!

**DeathCougar** · 08-10-2008, 11:45 PM

Indeed, I didn't read the entire post.

You will have to take off the inner panel, as stated.

You can roll the window up and out of the way by clicking the latch in with a screwdriver while the gate is open to trick the system into thinking the gate is shut.

thook · 08-11-2008, 12:12 AM

Somebody drank lots of beer this weekend......

Not reading the entire post. Shameful for mod upstart.

**DeathCougar** · 08-11-2008, 12:16 AM

Too much beer and too much sun. Sides of my head next to the 'hawk got sunburnt, i think i burned off a few brain cells.

thook · 08-11-2008, 12:19 AM

Ears still ringing, too?

**DeathCougar** · 08-11-2008, 12:19 AM

Whattt???!?!?! :d

thook · 08-11-2008, 12:27 AM

I SAID....ARE YOU'RE EARS STILL RINGING??....RINGING...RINGING...RINGING

abecedarian · 08-11-2008, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by thook

I SAID....ARE YOU'RE EARS STILL RINGING??....RINGING...RINGING...RINGING

and no one is home to answer

pepsibluefloat · 08-11-2008, 05:43 AM

you can also take off the panel on the back and roll the window up with the gate shut to get to the bolts

dirtoyboy · 08-11-2008, 05:51 AM

Have you tried burning it off? Thats what I would do....

oh and service manuals usually have some nice suggestions as well

James Dean · 08-11-2008, 06:03 AM

There are two nuts at the top and 5 plastic squeeze pins that have to be removed. This can be done with the window rolled up if you are nimble. Just had mine off for paint.

1. With the gate down, latch the two side latches to fool the gate that it is closed.
2. Carefully roll the window up most of the way.
3. Use a 10mm with extesion to remove the nuts that are at the top.
4. Then squeezed the 5 pins (2 on each outer end and one at the bottom center).
5. Unplug the two reverse wires and you're done.

JohnRaven · 08-11-2008, 06:54 PM

Just to prove I actually did it...

Eh, should slow it down for awhile...

Thanks for all the help guys! Sometimes I just can't think on my own

**Tofer** · 08-11-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnRaven

Sometimes I just can't think on my own

why do you think we all are here?

jason191918 · 08-11-2008, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thook

I SAID....ARE YOU'RE EARS STILL RINGING??....RINGING...RINGING...RINGING

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James Dean Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 583	There are two nuts at the top and 5 plastic squeeze pins that have to be removed. This can be done with the window rolled up if you are nimble. Just had mine off for paint. 1. With the gate down, latch the two side latches to fool the gate that it is closed. 2. Carefully roll the window up most of the way. 3. Use a 10mm with extesion to remove the nuts that are at the top. 4. Then squeezed the 5 pins (2 on each outer end and one at the bottom center). 5. Unplug the two reverse wires and you're done. __________________ Custom painter and Toyota Stripe and decal supplier. http://jamesdeancreations.com Custom Safari and Crawlin accessories. http://www.jamesdeancreations.com/4runner_project.htm Last edited by James Dean; 08-11-2008 at 06:19 AM.

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JohnRaven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 248	Just to prove I actually did it... Eh, should slow it down for awhile... Thanks for all the help guys! Sometimes I just can't think on my own Last edited by JohnRaven; 08-11-2008 at 06:55 PM.

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08-10-2008, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
JohnRaven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 248	uhhh, can't... window is in the way lol.

08-10-2008, 08:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
JohnRaven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 248	Dang, I was hoping you weren't going to say that! /will try in the morning

08-10-2008, 09:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
JohnRaven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 248	^ lmao someone forgot to read my first post thoroughly... I want to take it off so I can deal with the rust BEHIND it!