HOW TO: Changing Third Brake Light

TheTacoManChach · 02-23-2009, 05:45 PM

Ok So What it takes to Change your Third Brake light!

You Need:
A towel or cushion of some sort
A number 3 Torx Bit
A Chizel

So this is a little more difficult then your tail lights... because its sticky...

Only 2 Torx screws hold the light in.

Now use your Torx bit and screw driver to remove them torx screws.

Now that the screws are out the red face plate will just come off easily.
Remove it so it doesnt fall off during the next step.

You now need the towel(cushion) and chizel.
You have to get the chizel behind the light and wedge it out all the way around. Its stuck on their pretty good so work it all the way around. Make sure you keep the towel in between the chizel and the truck!

Now its out unclip the harness.

Now that the old brake light is out. Remove all the sticky stuff that was holding it on. I just peeled most of it off with my fingers, the foam is the main part you want off so that it doesnt get in the way of the new foam on your new light.

Now connect your new light.

Remove all wrapping and that is on your light. And remove the backing that was keeping your new foam from sticking to stuff prematurely.
Line the holes up with the old screw holes. And put the old screws back in.

Make sure the screws are tight. You won't have to worry about over tightening them due to what they sit in. If you over tighen it just slips back. So if it does happen just re tighten to just before that point.

Hopefully this helps anyone worried it might be to difficult. Or didn't wanna risk starting something that they weren't sure how to finish.

PackerfanXD · 02-23-2009, 06:08 PM

Cool! I may do this sometime.

TheSchwartz · 02-23-2009, 06:32 PM

Where did you get that light?

TheTacoManChach · 02-23-2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSchwartz

Where did you get that light?

wooddashexperts.com

Its the Bermuda 3rd brake light...

cbcs1987 · 02-23-2009, 06:50 PM

cool. you got any night pics?

Okkine · 02-23-2009, 07:46 PM

Good to know, Thanks!! Now I just need to find a cargo light that fits there

wildjerseyfirefighter · 02-23-2009, 07:51 PM

damnit! the new trucks are so easy to work on! My 96 i tried to take the 3rd brake light out, and i didnt know it had 2 bolts holding it on(that you have to drop the headliner to get to) so it broke..I had to use this stuff thats like a silicone, but it hardens up to put my light back in..It looks ok, but I know otherwise..

tacoholic · 02-23-2009, 08:11 PM

Awesome. It's on the list!

TheTacoManChach · 02-24-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildjerseyfirefighter

damnit! the new trucks are so easy to work on! My 96 i tried to take the 3rd brake light out, and i didnt know it had 2 bolts holding it on(that you have to drop the headliner to get to) so it broke..I had to use this stuff thats like a silicone, but it hardens up to put my light back in..It looks ok, but I know otherwise..

I have a guide for how to do it in a 96 also...
It takes new screws and new clips that were provided to me with the light... Thumbs up to bermuda

MAR69 · 03-18-2009, 05:41 PM

hi my name is mauricio from chihuahua, mexico.

i got mine, clear red led, please see some pictures, ( on, off) and the procedure to install

senor taco · 03-18-2009, 05:50 PM

thanks for the info

awoit · 04-03-2009, 01:38 PM

so my TRD access cab only reflects it never lit up does that mean i can buy a bulb and put it in place or do i need to buy a whole new box/piece that fits into the slot as well as the bulb itself?

TheTacoManChach · 04-03-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awoit

so my TRD access cab only reflects it never lit up does that mean i can buy a bulb and put it in place or do i need to buy a whole new box/piece that fits into the slot as well as the bulb itself?

well if the bulbs look burned out thats possible...
but its probably a blown fuse

INDIGO7 · 04-03-2009, 04:26 PM

When reinstalling the two(2) torx screws make sure the rubber washers are
installed also. They were supplied with the 3rd brake light kit. Otherwise
the light will fill with water.

awoit · 04-03-2009, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheTacoManChach

well if the bulbs look burned out thats possible...
but its probably a blown fuse

im pretty sure that my model (access cab trd off road) doesnt come with a third brake light its just a reflector unless im mistaken...

MAR69 · 04-04-2009, 08:45 AM

Please take some pic to us

i don undertand you does have a third ligth!!!!

JHAirForce05 · 06-23-2009, 06:26 PM

Looks nice.

Ghost96Romeo · 06-23-2009, 06:37 PM

Nice write up Chach...... I wanna see some night shots of the lights too.

02-23-2009, 05:45 PM	#1
TheTacoManChach I AM THE GREAT CHACHOLIO!!! Joined: Feb 2009, #13608 Location: Fayetteville, TX Gender: Male Posts: 514 2006 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Prerunner SR5 2006 Double Cab Automatic Halo Headlights Black W/ LED LED TailLights Bermuda 3rd Brake Black Pioneer/Alpine System Debadge Entire Rebadge Driver Side Door Black Volant CAI Tool Box	HOW TO: Changing Third Brake Light Ok So What it takes to Change your Third Brake light! You Need: A towel or cushion of some sort A number 3 Torx Bit A Chizel So this is a little more difficult then your tail lights... because its sticky... Only 2 Torx screws hold the light in. Now use your Torx bit and screw driver to remove them torx screws. Now that the screws are out the red face plate will just come off easily. Remove it so it doesnt fall off during the next step. You now need the towel(cushion) and chizel. You have to get the chizel behind the light and wedge it out all the way around. Its stuck on their pretty good so work it all the way around. Make sure you keep the towel in between the chizel and the truck! Now its out unclip the harness. Now that the old brake light is out. Remove all the sticky stuff that was holding it on. I just peeled most of it off with my fingers, the foam is the main part you want off so that it doesnt get in the way of the new foam on your new light. Now connect your new light. Remove all wrapping and that is on your light. And remove the backing that was keeping your new foam from sticking to stuff prematurely. Line the holes up with the old screw holes. And put the old screws back in. Make sure the screws are tight. You won't have to worry about over tightening them due to what they sit in. If you over tighen it just slips back. So if it does happen just re tighten to just before that point. Hopefully this helps anyone worried it might be to difficult. Or didn't wanna risk starting something that they weren't sure how to finish. __________________ My Build

02-23-2009, 06:08 PM	#2
PackerfanXD Just waiting for the Apocalypse Name: Mr. Mom Joined: Aug 2008, #8741 Location: Armed In A GUN-FREE Zone Age: 36 Gender: Male Posts: 3,675 Killer Blue Taco 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Bilstein 5100's, OME 885's, Total Chaos UCAs, Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Toytec AALs, Moto Metal 950 16" Wheels, BFG 285/75R 16 AT Tires, TRD Exhaust, Viper Alarm, Fog Light Mod, De-badged, Blue LED Dome Light, EZ Clamped Tailgate, Wet Okoles, Satoshi Grill, 5% Tint, Engine Tick Fix, Black Bumper, Black Center Valence, Thanks for all the help chris4x4!	Cool! I may do this sometime. __________________ Μολὼν λάβε!!! *"From my cold, dead hands!"* I was Anti-Obama when Anti-Obama wasn't cool. (<I also had this in my sig before it was cool)

02-23-2009, 06:50 PM	#5
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02-23-2009, 07:46 PM	#6
Okkine Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7590 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 582 2009 Magnetic Grey Access Cab - 2.7L I4 - 4x2 2009 Access Cab Manual 2.7L - 4 Cylinder	Good to know, Thanks!! Now I just need to find a cargo light that fits there __________________ You could set my truck on fire and roll it down a hill, and I still wouldn't trade it for a Coupe DeVille - Joe Diffie 2009 Magnetic Grey Access Cab - 2.7L I4 - 4x2 www.johnston3d.com

02-23-2009, 07:51 PM	#7
wildjerseyfirefighter Not now chief im in the fuckin zone Name: Joe Joined: Dec 2008, #11677 Location: NJ Age: 23 Gender: Male Posts: 3,624 96 Tacoma 4x4 1996 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Tinted windows,CAI,TRD Wheels,Herculined bed,full sound system,scanguage,custom in-dash nav.,all new lights,borla cat back, billstien 5100's up front,wet okle seat covers,Energy suspension bushings	damnit! the new trucks are so easy to work on! My 96 i tried to take the 3rd brake light out, and i didnt know it had 2 bolts holding it on(that you have to drop the headliner to get to) so it broke..I had to use this stuff thats like a silicone, but it hardens up to put my light back in..It looks ok, but I know otherwise.. __________________ Welcome to New Jersey; Home of where the weak are killed and eaten. My build

02-23-2009, 06:32 PM	#3
TheSchwartz Is playing the game.... Name: Aaron Joined: Feb 2009, #13521 Location: Hagerstown, MD Age: 24 Gender: Dude Posts: 260 '09 AC SR5 4.0L 4X4, Debadged 2009 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L K&N Series 63, Magnaflow, TOYTEC 2.5" lift & AAL, Avid BullBar, Debadged, BFG 265/75r16, UWS LowPro tool box,	Where did you get that light?

02-23-2009, 08:11 PM	#8
tacoholic 09 but I drive a 012 Expedition... Name: Jeff...I'm pretty sure Joined: Jan 2009, #12480 Location: East Bay, CA Gender: Dude Posts: 4,459 Quite possibly, someday... Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6	Awesome. It's on the list! __________________ 2010 Ford Fusion Sport FWD...402A only. 2005 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer...loaded. Will always want...2009 Tacoma //TRD Sport Double Cab Short Bed in SWB.

03-18-2009, 05:50 PM	#11
senor taco Senior Member Joined: Jan 2009, #12330 Location: Monterey Bay, Ca Age: 26 Gender: Male Posts: 656 O7 taco PreRunner SR5 short bed 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0 17in fj cruiser wheels Chrome 4 pice billet grille Single in double out 50 series flowmaster with stainless tips Kenwod ddx512 double din touch screen DVD reciver with a single Rockford fosgate 12 in sub with an alpine amp tinted tail and third break light silverstar head and fog lights k&n drop in	thanks for the info

04-03-2009, 01:38 PM	#12
awoit Senior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3639 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 217 08 TRD, SR5, Debadged 2008 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 URD CAI, Flowmaster super 40, Debadged, 15% Tint all around, 12" sub, amp, and upgraded kenwood headunit,	so my TRD access cab only reflects it never lit up does that mean i can buy a bulb and put it in place or do i need to buy a whole new box/piece that fits into the slot as well as the bulb itself?

04-03-2009, 04:26 PM	#14
INDIGO7 Junior Member Joined: Feb 2009, #13523 Location: Carmel NY Gender: Male Posts: 1 07 PreRunner 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 6cyl TRD Exhaust	When reinstalling the two(2) torx screws make sure the rubber washers are installed also. They were supplied with the 3rd brake light kit. Otherwise the light will fill with water.

04-04-2009, 08:45 AM	#16
MAR69 Junior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10858 Location: chihuahua, chih. Gender: Male Posts: 17 trd 2009 Double Cab Automatic	Please take some pic to us i don undertand you does have a third ligth!!!!

06-23-2009, 06:26 PM	#17
JHAirForce05 Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18780 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 24 Gender: Dude Posts: 75 09 DC LB SP 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L Kenwood DDX712 with Nav and rear view cam, Viper 5901 Security System, Kobalt Slim Line Compact Truck Tool Box	Looks nice.

06-23-2009, 06:37 PM	#18
Ghost96Romeo What is the Search Tab for???? Joined: Oct 2008, #10228 Location: Kyle, TX Age: 27 Gender: Male Posts: 2,067 06 TRD Off-Road D-Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 3" Pro-Comp Suspension Lift AAL Rear w/TSB, Brush-Guard w/ KC Daylighters, Lund Genesis Roll-top Bed cover, K&N Filters, Spidertrax Wheel spacers, Built-by-Me Rock Sliders, Jeep Tow-Hook, Black Leather seats, 48"Hi-Lift Jack mounted in the bed, Blacked out TRD Rims, BHLM, FLM.	Nice write up Chach...... I wanna see some night shots of the lights too. __________________ *My "DIY" Build* http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/bui...eos-build.html

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