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T15 Torx Gauge Cluster Screws Part # or thread size and pitch?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by baltimorebirds2, May 23, 2022.

  1. May 23, 2022 at 11:03 AM
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    Hey all, hope everyone is doing well.

    So ran into quite an usual and probably dumb problem today. So as many of you know, the gauge cluster lenses scratch to hell very easily. Not only that, but the there is a gap between the trip odo lets tons of dirt and dust in, which has been really bugging me. That being said, I went to go remove the dash panels and the 4 screws holding the cluster in, and all was good. Then I went to remove the eight or so little torx screws behind the back of the cluster, which holds the lens on. My idea was to take that off and blow all the contaminants out, since there was quite a lot.

    Then, as it happens, I went to start removing the torx bolts, I realized I was using a pretty dang stripped out t15 bit. I ended up getting most of them out, except for one, which is severely rounded out. I'm not too worried about getting it out, but just would like to know if anyone knows the part number for these little torx screws, or the thread pitch, diameter, and length for new screws which I can use as a replacement. Pretty pissed off, but I guess stuff happens... Decided I didn't want to screw with it any longer just for that, so put it back together. Lightly screwed them back in and avoided using lots of torque to strip any of the others. It so happened that it was my only T15 bit, so I'm going to have to order a new one in the meantime. I'm just wondering if anyone knows of some substitute screws or the part number for the actual screws.

    Very annoying little thing to deal with, but I'm hoping someone can chime in and help.

    I attached a picture below of the screws, but I myself forgot to take a picture before putting it back together. This picture was taken from Blazingbluesport's post, it is not mine.

    Thanks,
    Brooks


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  2. May 24, 2022 at 5:31 AM
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    Does anyone think machine screws would work? They had a flat end, but can’t remember if the thread is coarse or fine. May have to pull one of them and take it to HD?
     
  3. May 24, 2022 at 6:43 AM
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  4. May 24, 2022 at 4:16 PM
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    Should be 90069-32075.

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  5. May 24, 2022 at 6:05 PM
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    Thanks Jeff, much appreciated! You’re a pretty valuable asset to this forum haha
     
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    If you hate all the chimes, you can clip off the speaker on the back side of the panel. You'll lose the turn signal sounds also, but that even became a benefit for me.
     

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