Door Drain Hole Plugs, Why?

[john877]

Went to open the passenger side rear door on my TRD Sport and notice a sloshing sound. So I assumed the door drains were clogged, I've had this happened with previous vehicles, no big deal. I then noticed that the drain holes had plastic plugs, pull them out and out came about a gallon of water. I can't reason why Toyota would plug these holes. Has anyone had this happen? I think i'll just pull the other door plugs so the door can a least drain naturally.

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[Yotota]

Can you take a pic of the other side? (See next post - I found it)

They usually allow passage of water, but provide some sealing against dust and bugs from getting in. Perhaps yours were clogged.

 

[Yotota]

I looked them up - part number 67837-47060.

They are supposed to allow water to drain under them. If your truck is parked outside, either frequent drain cleaning or removal of these covers will probably be needed.

 

[Bobby T]

My whole door was loaded with water last month

 

[SnowmanJPS]

I'm still waiting for proper CONS for removing them before I rip them all off. I'm so tired of my window being wet when I put it back up

 

[john877]

Found this TSB from Toyota, doesn't apply to Tacoma (applies to Corolla), but pretty much sums it up, I think I'll just remove all of the plugs

 

[TacoFreak]

Found this TSB from Toyota, doesn't apply to Tacoma (applies to Corolla), but pretty much sums it up, I think I'll just remove all of the plugs

Good find! It would be nice to see a TSB for Tacomas so we know which dust seals should not be replaced.

 

[SnowmanJPS]

Found this TSB from Toyota, doesn't apply to Tacoma (applies to Corolla), but pretty much sums it up, I think I'll just remove all of the plugs

Okay I’m convinced, they’re extremely easy to remove, prying up from under the bottom of the plug

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