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3rd Gen high Brake/cargo LED R&R

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CVOTRDSPORT, Nov 22, 2015.

  1. Nov 22, 2015 at 1:09 PM
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    CVOTRDSPORT

    CVOTRDSPORT [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Has anyone changed out or even opened up the center brake light lens on back of cab of a 16 Taco?
    My owners manual says to take it to dealer, and when I felt around to pop it off it sounds like theres a tight seal and its not made to come off. I wanted to look and see if the leds can be upgraded.
     
  2. May 3, 2016 at 6:13 PM
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    Anybody know the answer to this? I'm specifically looking to do this when I get the camper top installed. I want to disconnect the 3rd brake light prior to installing the cap.
     
  3. May 3, 2016 at 6:35 PM
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    I read somewhere else the light assembly has to be removed from the interior. Havent messed with it anymore since.
     
  4. May 4, 2016 at 8:01 PM
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    I have an access cab and was looking at mine. I only have the brake light and no bed light. I changed the three bulbs out to led by removing the two screws on either side and the plastic lens comes off. There is a rubber sealer that needs to be put back to seal it up.
     
  5. May 4, 2016 at 8:27 PM
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    Yeah. The quad cabs are a little different. They are LED, have no screw on the outside, and incorporate cargo lighting.
     
  6. May 5, 2016 at 5:21 PM
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    i am looking to also to remove the led light to add something back there.
    BUT I really don't want to drop the inside roof liner on my dbl cab sport just to do this as I think it would be a pain in the ass to do.
    ANYONE know how to do this easier ?
     
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  7. Aug 1, 2016 at 12:29 PM
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    Does anyone have instructions on how to remove the cargo light for those who own dbl cabs? Do I need to drop the pillar trim, then the headliner to get access to the two nuts that's holding on the light?
     
  8. Aug 1, 2016 at 12:32 PM
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