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Cut open tail lights to change bulb?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Dec 25, 2016.

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  1. Dec 25, 2016 at 5:09 PM
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    Hey guys-- My right tail lamp is out. Someone said the 3rd gen's are sealed from the factory and the only way to change the bulb is cut it open.

    I now have it apart, can anyone tell what size/type bulb this is? Thanks!
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  2. Dec 25, 2016 at 5:12 PM
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    T4RFTMFW, Dec 25, 2016
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  3. Dec 25, 2016 at 5:14 PM
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    Not sure on the bulb, take it to a store and they'll tell you. As far as the taillight, doesn't look sealed to me, that bulb sits in the gray socket which you twist to release, at least just from what I see.
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    Hank Heel, Dec 25, 2016
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  4. Dec 25, 2016 at 5:15 PM
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    Did the directions from the owners manual not work to get the bulbs out?

    Bulb replacements should be standard, any parts store ought to have a lookup book.

     
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  5. Dec 25, 2016 at 5:15 PM
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    Good luck on sealing it up again so you don't get water inside the lens...
     
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  6. Dec 25, 2016 at 5:16 PM
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    Your poor tail light.
     
    knoagreen, Dec 25, 2016
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    I always cut first ask questions later.

    Edit: and never ever open the owners manual.
     
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  13. Dec 25, 2016 at 5:24 PM
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    Did you seriously open up your tail light like that to change the bulb?

    :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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    I'm beginning to think it's a "GOTCHA" . :D :D
     
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  16. Dec 25, 2016 at 5:25 PM
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    Wait 'till his kid is constipated.... :D:eek:
     
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  18. Dec 25, 2016 at 5:26 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    For the sake of the Christmas spirit....nice job OP!
     
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  19. Dec 25, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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    Has to be doing a tail light mod!
     
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  20. Dec 25, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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