4Runner dome light clip delete

Generation 4 (maybe others)

The spring clips molded into the dome light frame broke off and the dome light could not be secured to the roof.

Part is discontinued so if you can find the correct color it is expensive.

These nut plates click into the rectangular holes where the clips went and let you use an M3x20 - 25 button head screw and washer to secure the light.

The nut plates that click into the roof are square so you can slide them a few mm right and left to help align the screw holes based on how your dome light broke.


The dome light frame.....

I cut away what was left of the original clips to make a clear path for the screws.

Each side broke differently so is difficult to make a one size fits all patch.

I will post the two that worked for me but honestly you can probably use a washer just as easily.

NOTE;

Use a button head or similarly LOW PROFILE HEAD SCREW to clear the slide switch and lens.

20 to 25 mm long to get enough threat bite in the nut plates.

TAP the hol