I have a 96 Toyota Tacoma the head gasket is blown...I tried removing the skid plate so I can drop the oil pan to check things out and clean it, I removed bolt that ere located in the front and to recessed in the rear that had another plate attached, It wont budge, what am I missing, I am sorry to ask such a novice Question, any help is appreciated
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I just pulled and painted mine on my 95 tacoma. There should be three in front, two long ones in the middle (five total on front plate) and remaining two on rear plate.

 

Thanks, I will see how many Ive taken out!

 

Stock skid plate, I presume? If so, after all the bolts are out push up the front edge of the plate under the radiator and then slid it towards the back. There are two L shaped clips that help hang the skid plate up there.

 

Thanks rworegon, I bet that it
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