2003 Tacoma Ext. Cab Third Brake Light

I need to replace my third brake light in my 2003 Tacoma ext. cab. I understand the headliner needs to be removed in order to do this. However, I was wondering if anyone out there has a diagram with the exact/proper way of doing this? From what I gather, the two rear panels, visors, and map lights all need to be removed first. However, is there a more isolated way of doing this? Say, just pulling back the headliner fabric with only rear trim removed? Thank you!

 

whole light or just the bulbs?

 

I'm pretty sure there are just 2 screws on the third brake light housing then it comes out.

 

thats just for the lense to be removed..OP, are you taking the light out, or just replacing the bulbs?

 

I'm replacing the entire assembly.

 

Just found this thread and have the same issue. So Bump it up a year!

 

Bump it up a year indeed. It's a PITA to do this, at least for what it is.