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TRD Pro Grille Install 6th Gen 4Runner

Trail4R · 2025-09-01T17:20:14+00:00

TRD Pro Grille Swap on 6th Gen 4Runner - Not Fun, but worth the upgrade... The TRD Pro grille swap was one of the most popular upgrades on the 5th Gen 4Runner, and for good reason. The installation was fast/easy, and it looked great on every trim. Although the new Pro grille looks great once it's done, it's a royal PITA to install... and I've installed lots of parts on many generations. The actual Pro grille itself is sandwiched between a handful of layered plastics on the front bumper, requiring the removal of many plastic trim pieces. I'll break down a general overview of the grille assembly, removal, and installation process. We picked up a grille from KO Creations. Find it here: https://kocreations.shop/ It's not an OEM grille, but the quality was definitely worth the cost. It looks great once everything is installed. TOYOTA Grille Letter Assembly Start by assembling all the letters on the grille. They can only be installed one way. Once you get an idea of how letters go on the grille, you can start to adjust the T letters so that they're even with the other letters. The T letters can be adjusted from side to side, and the other letters are somewhat locked into place. Secure Letters to Grille Once you figure out the letter placement, turn the grille over and line up the plates that match with each letter. Once the plates are lined up, use the provided screws to secure the plates to the back of each letter. DO NOT USE AN IMPACT OR DRILL. If you use an impact or drill, you risk stripping out one of the mounting points. Only use a screwdriver and slowly screw them all into place until each plate is firm against the letters. Remove Grille Shutter Remove the grille shutter by disconnecting the 6 10mm bolts holding it in place. Then disconnect the harness and set the grille shutter to the side. Remove Side Plastics Remove the side plastics and disconnect the sensors. Set them to the side. Loosen clips Now, start to get an idea of how the clips attach to the plastics. You will need a few flathead screwdrivers to work multiple clips at a time in order for the clips to pop out. It works best if you start from the outside and work your way inside.