The TRD Pro Grille Lightbar Kit for the 2024–2026 Toyota Tacoma adds powerful forward-facing illumination behind a clean TRD Pro grille for a factory-integrated look. This is a comprehensive install that involves full bumper and grille removal — plan accordingly. Here's the full walkthrough.
Table of Contents
- Tools Required
- Installation Instructions
- Questions About the Install?
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Tools Required
- Trim tool
- T6 Torx driver
- T20 Torx driver
- 10mm socket
- 12mm socket
- 10" socket extension
- Phillips screwdriver
- Flathead screwdriver
Installation Instructions
Step 1 — Locate the hood latch inside the vehicle and pull to release the hood. Slide your hand from right to left to release the safety lock and open the hood.
Step 2 — Use a trim tool to remove the six button-style clips securing the upper bumper area by pushing down the center pin and prying the clip out.
Step 3 — Lift the engine air intake duct upward and remove it from the vehicle.
Step 4 — Using a 10mm socket, remove the three bolts securing the upper portion of the bumper.
Step 5 — Disconnect the two multi-pin electrical connectors located near the passenger-side headlamp.
Step 6 — If your vehicle is equipped with a factory front air dam, remove it at this time.
Step 7 — Using a 10mm socket, remove the five fasteners securing each front wheel liner. Repeat on both sides.
Step 8 — Rotate the twist clips 90 degrees using a flathead screwdriver, remove the center pin, and pry the clip assembly out. Repeat on both sides.
Step 9 — Carefully push the fender liner aside and squeeze the retaining clips from behind while pulling the fender flare outward. Repeat on both sides.
Step 10 — Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the single screw on each side securing the bumper to the fender.
Step 11 — Gently flex the fender flare outward and pull the bumper panel away from the support structure. Repeat on both sides.
Step 12 — Using a 10mm socket with a 10" extension, remove the four bolts located behind the lower grille.
Step 13 — Remove the four bolts underneath the front bumper using a 10mm socket.
Step 14 — Carefully pull the bumper assembly forward and away from the vehicle. Place it on a padded surface to prevent damage.
Step 15 — With the bumper face down, release the three clips and remove the mid support from the bumper assembly.
Step 16 — Reinstall the mid support onto the vehicle using the previously removed fasteners.
Step 17 — Using a 10mm socket, remove the six bolts securing the air shutter. Do not use power tools for this step.
Step 18 — Disconnect the air shutter electrical connector.
Step 19 — Lift the air shutter assembly out and set it aside for reinstallation later.
Step 20 — If equipped with a front-facing camera, disconnect it and remove it from the factory grille. Install the camera onto the provided camera bracket and attach it to the TRD Pro grille.
Step 21 — Release the plastic tabs on each side to remove the left and right grille garnish pieces.
Step 22 — Remove the grille surround trim by removing the screws and releasing the plastic retaining tabs.
Step 23 — Release the retaining tabs and remove the factory grille from the bumper.
Step 24 — Install the new TRD Pro grille by reversing the previous steps. Reconnect the front camera if equipped.
Step 25 — Loosely attach the lightbar to the mounting brackets using the included hardware, making sure the connector is oriented toward the driver side.
Step 26 — Attach the lightbar assembly to the grille using a T20 Torx driver. Do not overtighten.
Step 27 — Use a 10mm deep socket to fully tighten the lightbar mounting hardware.
Step 28 — Attach the included edge-biter zip ties along the top grille support to secure the wiring.
Step 29 — Route the extension harness along the grille support and brackets, keeping the wiring flat to avoid air shutter interference.
Step 30 — Reinstall the air shutter and confirm that no wiring interferes with its operation.
Step 31 — Reinstall the front bumper assembly by reversing the removal steps.
Step 32 — Route the main wiring harness through the engine bay toward the battery and firewall.
Step 33 — Using a 12mm socket, connect the power and ground leads directly to the battery terminals.
Step 34 — Locate the factory grommet on the driver side and route the switch wiring through the firewall.
Step 35 (Optional) — If equipped with factory auxiliary outputs, you can replace the 3-position rocker switch on the DD4104 harness with the included AUX Switch Extension. Behind the driver-side headlight is a factory pigtail — attach the blue wire to AUX3 (White) and the yellow wire to AUX1 (Black) or AUX2 (Green).
Step 36 — Reinstall the engine air intake duct removed earlier.
Step 37 — Test the lightbar for proper operation. Adjust aiming as needed using a 10mm socket through the grille. The install is complete.
Questions About the Install?
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This install guide applies to Diode Dynamics SKUs: DD8057, DD8058, DD8059, DD8060, DD8061, DD8062, DD8063, DD8064, DD8065