How to Replace Tail Light 03-04 Toyota Corolla
Difficulty: Beginner · About 20 min · Toyota Corolla
Replace the tail light assembly and bulbs on a 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla.
Tools you will need
- Flat blade screwdriver
- 10mm socket
- Ratchet
Parts and supplies
- Tail light assembly
- Tail light bulb
Steps
- Service the bulbs
Pop the trunk and pull out the small padding section, then twist and pull out the bulbs to service them.
- Remove the tail light assembly
Untwist the plastic thumb screw holding the trunk padding, pull the padding back, remove the three 10mm bolts and unplug the wiring harness, pull the assembly out, transfer the bulbs to the new assembly, then remove the old gasket.
- Install the new tail light assembly
Fit the new gasket in place, set the assembly into its mounting, plug in the wiring harness, bolt it down with the 10mm socket, refit the trunk padding and its thumb screw, then tuck the bulb padding panel back into place.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.