climate control bulb replacement

my climate control lights went out and i have two replacement bulbs. only problem is i dont know how to get to them. can someone please help me out and tell/show me how to take it apart and get to the bulbs? thanks guys

 

first you will need a flat head screw driver to pop it out. and a philips head as well for after you take it out their are some screws you will have to take out first.

 

Here's a link that details what you need to know to access the overhead climate display.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/18497-overhead-compass-temp-fix.html

 

If you're talking about the bulbs behind the fan A/C temp controls then there are some pictures of how to remove the controls in the Audio Video section.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/audio-video/571-stereo-upgrade-basic-how-2nd-gen.html#post3555

Once you get the controls out just use a phillips to remove the two bulbs.

 

All you will need to change these bulbs is a flat screwdriver. Pry out from the bottom of the control panel. It will pop out easily. Unplug the wire connectors if you want to take the entire control panel out. Then you will see the two bulbs. Use your flat screwdriver to turn the bulb about 1/4 turn counter clockwise. You will have to get the bulbs from the dealership. They are about $10 each. I just did this last week.

 

hey thanks thats perfect! exactly what i wanted. im gunna go do this right now

 

Sweet....I have a bulb burned behind my heater control...drop by my dealership last night....
19.10$ each (21.58 with taxes)....
Both bulbs are burned in my co-worker's Tacoma...

I am trying to find a cheaper source cause 21.58 is just plain stupid.

 

Nooo! Not the dealership!! What I did is get a set of 2 aftermarket ones on ebay for less than the price of one at the dealership (mine wants $15/each) and replaced both while you have the panel off. Here's the ones that I got.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/153892138896

 

I was just lookin at these bulbs!!! How did they fit, pretty good I hope. I've purchased a set from the stealership! Not doing that ever again!

 

Oh no! Bummer deal for sure. They fit great. No issues yet.