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Old 06-05-2018, 07:07 AM
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Remove B-pillar trim when painting or tape them off?
I'm painting my 4runner.
My B-pillar trim pieces have never been off.
My motto for bodywork is "first, do no harm."
What is the probability of getting them off without damaging them?
Is it a better plan to just tape them off?
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Old 06-05-2018, 07:15 AM
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you'll probably only break the fasteners. i'm not sure if there is a source for them anymore, though.
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Here:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...ml#BpillarTrim
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and when you get them off this one:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...ration-254824/
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Fasteners are still available at Toyota, pricey little suckers.
62955-89101 $2.08 each x 8
62955-91c01 $2.14 each x 2
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we have em as well
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Thanks everybody! Super helpful.
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Yeah, You'll most likely break a few of them
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Yeah, You'll most likely break a few of them
Just like grille clips!

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Originally Posted by old87yota
Just like grille clips!


thing is, now that i know how the grille clips work, i can remove the grille in about one minute without breaking any of them.
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Originally Posted by se7enine
Fasteners are still available at Toyota, pricey little suckers.
62955-89101 $2.08 each x 8
62955-91c01 $2.14 each x 2
Aka Quarter Vent Louver Retainer:
When I refurbished the louvers on mine:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f199...l#post52225002





LOL! Yeah, I replaced those pesky grille clips with expansion nuts and screws. Now no special technique nor tools required.
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Thanks for the inputs guys. I’ve poked and prodded at them but they show no signs of coming off without damage so i’ve decided to
mask them off.
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