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2013 Headlight Removal

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jparf, Apr 23, 2013.

  1. Apr 23, 2013 at 5:41 PM
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    Has anyone taken off a headlight on a 2013 that can help? This is the passenger side. I've searched and found a video for a 2012 but I'm not sure it's the same. I've removed the top bolts and the grill. There's a clip at the base on the right side of the headlight which I've unclipped. The headlight is loose but it feels like I'm missing a bolt next to then fender. I've tried to tug in hopes its a pop rivet or something but it won't come out. I dont want to break anything. Its too dark now so i put everything back together and will try again tomorrow. I now have 3 loose parking lights in there rattling around (dont ask). Any help is appreciated.
     
  2. Apr 23, 2013 at 5:53 PM
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    If its like the 05-11 trucks there is one more bolt that os accessed from the wheel well. Its more of a feel thing you won't be able to see it
     
  3. Apr 23, 2013 at 5:56 PM
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    That's probably it. Do I have to remove the wheel well?
     
  4. Apr 23, 2013 at 6:09 PM
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    Does anyone know the size of the bolt off the top if their head?
     
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    its what I used to remove mine.. it wasnt too hard just a PITA to reach some of the bolts
     
  9. Apr 23, 2013 at 6:30 PM
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    I'll try and find the fender bolt tomorrow. Hopefully I can get to it from under the truck.
     
  10. Apr 23, 2013 at 6:32 PM
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    lay under your bumper and reach up towards the lights. there are 2? bolts before the light one so make sure you undo the right one :anonymous:
     
  11. Apr 23, 2013 at 10:07 PM
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    Yeah...

    There are two in that area of the housing. If you feel up in there, it's on top of the one you will try to take off first.
     
  12. Apr 24, 2013 at 4:28 PM
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    Got it. Thanks for the help, that screw was a bitch. But taking the headlight out and putting back in was worse. Scratched the lense and the truck. Oh we'll, never again will I do that.
     

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