Installing Front Bezel Emblem

[Spenny]

i just ordered an oem Toyota emblem for my 79 fj40. In the back of the emblem are 3 holes. Does anyone know how I can attach this to the grille? Are there pins that go into the back of these holes? Thanks!

 

[middlecalf]

Holes on my ‘65 are threaded (just two holes though).

 

[gcrump01]

pretty sure my 1980 has a solid plate welded to the grill mesh - the plate has 3 holes in it. The TOYOTA emblem has 3 prongs that go through the holes. Attach with those annoying little metal emblem nuts.

 

[Spenny]

Is your emblem metal or plastic? Are the prongs threaded?

 

[gcrump01]

plastic emblem, the plastic prongs are not threaded, the metal nuts that go on are self threading. Something like this, although I think the ones from Toyota were square? Can't remember for sure though.

 

[73FJ40]

@gcrump01 Good memory!

NUT SPRING - TOYOTA (90183-06007)

Looks like the nuts are still available, $1.64 list at your local Toyota Dealer.

But if @Spenny has three holes in his new emblem, I wonder if there was a design change or something else going on.

 

[gcrump01]

My guess is that he has the wrong emblem. I ordered mine new from Toyota - part number 75321-90301- also still available. I also want to think the nuts you mentioned above actually come with the emblem, but not 100% sure. I think I have some left over because I ordered the nuts separately no knowing they were included.

 

[Racer65]

The easiest way to install a '79+ emblem is to press on a rubber vacuum cap to each prong from behind.