PATENT PRODUCT Grille Installation Instruction
Part#: T76456T/H
Application: For 2005-2010 Toyota Tacoma 1 PC Center & 2 PCS For Side Holes
Revision: 20211001
Parts List
| Item | Part Name | QTY | Description | Item | Part Name | QTY | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mesh Grille | 3 | Stainless steel | #4 | Studs | 8 | 6-32×3" |
| #2 | J hook | 8 | #5 | Studs | 4 | 6-32×1.5" | |
| #3 | Washers | 4 | #6 | Nylon Lock Nuts | 12 | 6-32 |
Install Notes: Overlay [✓] Replacement [✗] Drill [✓] Cut [ ]
Installation Steps
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Step 1
Identify the grille & hardware with parts list.
Illustration: A diagram showing the mesh grille and various hardware components.
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Step 2
Optional: Pop the hood, remove the black plastic cover (on top of the OEM grille) from the vehicle. If you are still unable to access the rear, remove the grille shell according to the factory manual.
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Step 3
Center the 2 small grilles onto the opening of the factory grille. Mark & drill 4 holes according to the position of the weld nuts on the rear of the grille.
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Step 4
Secure (4) studs to the threaded holes on the rear of the grilles.
Illustration: Image showing studs being attached to the rear of the grilles.
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Step 5
Center the grilles on the factory grille again. Be sure the studs are through the OEM grille shell. Secure 2 small grilles using 4 washers and 4 lock nuts from the back side of the OEM grille shell.
Illustration: Close-up images showing the placement of studs, washers, and nuts on the back of the grille shell. Text annotations indicate "Mark & Drill 4 Holes", "(4) Studs", "(4) Washers", and "(4) Nuts".
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Step 6
Cut out the OEM plastic grille. Secure the center grille using 8 J hooks and lock nuts from the back side of the OEM grille shell.
Illustration: Image of the OEM grille with center bars highlighted for cutting. Another image shows the center grille being secured with J hooks, studs, and nuts from the back.
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Step 7
Make sure the insert is centered and tighten the hardware.
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Step 8
Reinstall the plastic shroud with the fasteners removed in Step 2.
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Step 9
Installation completed.
Illustration: Image of the completed grille installation on the Toyota Tacoma.
