How to Replace Tail Light 01-04 Toyota Sequoia
Difficulty: Beginner · About 20 min · Toyota Sequoia
Replace a tail light bulb or the full tail light assembly on a 2001-2004 Toyota Sequoia.
Tools you will need
- Socket extensions
- Phillips head screwdriver
- 10mm socket
- Ratchet
Parts and supplies
- Tail light bulb
- Tail light assembly
Steps
- Swap just the bulb
Remove the tail light's two 10mm bolts and pull it out, twist the socket out, pull the bulb straight out, push in the new one, then twist the socket back into place.
- Remove the tail light assembly
Transfer the sockets into the new assembly, or to remove the harness, take out the sill plate's six screws, remove the inside panel's 10mm bolt, pull its plugs out, pull the panel out, disconnect the harness, then pull the tail light out.
- Install the new tail light assembly
Feed the harness into the car, line up the new tail light and press it into place, connect the harness, replace the 10mm bolt and two plugs, refit the sill panel and its six screws, then replace the tail light's two 10mm bolts.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.