2018 4Runner BG shrink & panel removal

[pbalentine]

I thought I would share how to make this one easier.

 

Shrink/Wet Shrink:

 

Roll film out on BG, trim along bottom-edge, bump bottom down, mark sides, roll down, and trim top-edge. Then trim sides and round off corners. Dry shrink the bottom portion, pull film off, roll down glass and wet shrink the top portion. 

 

Its important to anchor in the middle and to anchor where it creates more to shrink,  not less to avoid fingers. I bottom load with hatch up. Reverse roll works good too. 

 

Panel Removal:

 

This panel comes off fast. Pop the light covers and remove strap cover and remove 3 - 10mm bolts. Door panels are 3 bolts that are in same location on all doors. 

[CaliTINT]

Dang! I did one the other day and didn't even think about bottom loading it 😂😂😂😂

 

 

[gramma]

Trunk only 10mm needs to remove. Where are you getting the extra screws from ? Door panels only top 2 screws need to come out and the seals pull right out. 

[pbalentine]

8 hours ago, gramma said:

Trunk only 10mm needs to remove. Where are you getting the extra screws from ? Door panels only top 2 screws need to come out and the seals pull right out. 

You’re right it is just one! I always just thought the 10 mm bolts behind two hatch light covers needed to be removed. I cant believe that thing is held on by one bolt.