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Fog bulb install

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by NMTrailRider, Oct 6, 2015.

  1. Oct 6, 2015 at 12:16 PM
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    NMTrailRider

    NMTrailRider [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm looking for a write up on fog light bulb install. If anyone knows of a link, I'd appreciate a it. I Can't seem to find the one I was looking for.
     
  2. Oct 6, 2015 at 12:21 PM
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    I couldn't find a writeup either when I installed mine. It's super easy to figure out though. Get under your truck, grab the bulb from the back of the fog housing, twist and pull out. Then there a couple small clips that keep the bulb in. Easy peasy. The fog housing stays on the truck.
     
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  3. Oct 6, 2015 at 12:24 PM
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    Ok thanks. I remember reading that they were difficult to access and something had to be removed first (air dam?). I can't remember what they said to remove. But you're saying just reach in and pull er out?
     
  4. Oct 6, 2015 at 12:26 PM
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    RickG

    RickG It seemed like a good idea at the time...

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    Yeah... a quarter turn or so and they come right out. I found that the o-ring on my replacement bulbs was a bit bigger and hung up a bit going back in. A little silicone grease on the o-ring helped. You can also just swap the rings from the old bulbs if they're still in good shape.
     
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  5. Oct 6, 2015 at 12:30 PM
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    Do they have those wire clips like the headlights have? Those were kind of a pain when I replaced them. One fell out and it took forever to get it to stay back in place.
     
  6. Oct 7, 2015 at 4:45 AM
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    RickG It seemed like a good idea at the time...

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    Mine didn't. The tabs on the bulb base are different sizes, so pay attention to which way the connector is facing when it comes free so you know where to point it when you're putting it back. Only goes one way. Your '14 takes a different bulb than my '10 so they may be a bit different. Like Ajak said though... easy peasey.
     
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  7. Oct 7, 2015 at 10:31 AM
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    Thanks guys. Got them installed.
     

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