Tacoma headlight Change complete step by step
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- Опубліковано 9 лис 2012
- I finally got the cash to change my headlights. Yes, I have tried those headlight restoration kits and other methods to extend the life. But I figured I'd just change the darn things. I am not a professional automotive technician but I am a professional do it yourselfer.
If I can do it so can you.
Performed on a 1998 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L.
Might not work on other models but you get the idea.
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pretty straightforward and not the least bit obnoxious!
Thanks for checking it out and commenting.
Aloha and take care
Thank you this helped me find the attach points to remove front grill, turn signals and trim to accomplish the task. A few corrections additions that might help you. (1998 Prerunner)
The front grill attach pins need to be squeezed from both sides not pushed in from just the side you can see. They pop out very easy this way. To make re-installation easy put grill in place making sure all lower points are lined up with their receptacles before snapping them back in. The top attach works better if you put the receptacle into the grill first (they do have to be properly oriented) Check one before removing or look a one that stayed with the truck side)
When aligned they just snap in no force required. The pin that he broke on the trim piece below lamp can be released with care and a 90 angle screwdriver. Look between bumper and underside of the trim piece. To reinstall put the pin into trim piece before snapping back into the new headlight bucket. Professional mechanic 40+ years, aircraft, machine shops, and winery equipment.
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Thank you Gary. I couldn't get the grill off. I was also worried about that tab for the trim would rattle and come off my truck. 👍 good guy
Just finished...THANK YOU NO BROKEN TABS. 😄 yall are great
One of the better videos I've seen. Thank you. Now, if someone would just do a video on how to remove the left faront power window regulator from my RHD Japanese version 1995 Corona EXIV I'd be all set!!
Mahalo my friend, I'm replacing mine tomorrow & wanted to get an idea of what was involved. I have learned a trick for removing those pesky side markers... slip a large zip tie around & behind the light... and pull. It works like a charm!
Wish I thought of that idea. Gonna remember that one!
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment.
Aloha and stay safe my friend!
Thanks for the video. Was an easy repair and glad you put this walk through up
Thank you! Just bought some... Very helpful..I have a 99 as well
Just got a great buy on a 2000 v6 prerunner, needs new headlights, thanks man.
Thanks for making my life easier!!!
Excellent video......just what I needed. Thank you !!!!!
Thanks bro, your video helped me get the job done fast. Front end looks new again. I've enjoyed all of your taco vids that I've seen so far.
+MindOverEverything That is awesome! Glad to have helped. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
Aloha and take care
Great job bro, straight to the point and made me smile! 2 thumbs up!!
+BassPlayer80 Thank you so much for checking out the video and commenting! Glad this has helped you out.
Aloha and take care
Thanks. Just did the job myself. Only broke 1 tab. Lol.
Very well done and thanks so much for sharing with us.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
Thanks! Great tips.
Very good video ! Thanks
Mu brother, you sound so cheerful and happy while you work...very good. I bet I will be that happy when I get my new head lights for my 2002 Tacoma ! Very helpful video. Thanks my friend !!
Hi Edwin, your Taco is going to look great with the upgrade! You will be so happy!
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Aloha and take care.
Excellent video
The way you do your video is awesome....Str8t to the point!!!!Great job!!!!! not a lot of talking just what you need, thanks.
+John Kritzer Hey John, that's the way it should be.
Thanks for checking out the video and commenting.
Aloha and take care
Good step by step - Thanks !! Love the Rooster :-)
Thank you! My '97 taco's lights were in bad shape; the bracket and reflector unit had disconnected; their friction posts worn out. That is, if you pushed on the headlights, they moved an inch or so, they wobbled. Finally one side went out, so I decided to get new units. They were cheap, about $60 for the pair, and they look fantastic. I tried to renew them before using a headlight restoration kit recommended by Project Farm. It worked OK but hardly look as good as the new ones. Rumor has it that this generation of taco will last forever. I keep repairing and maintaining it, so it just might. Now if it only got more than 19 mpg. 🙄
Thank a lot and like your videos. Keep posting
Thank you so much for the great comment.
As things break I will record it for sure.
Aloha and take care
I've never had a vehicle that takes so long just to change a headlight. Good video.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
Aloha and take care
Thanks! Helped us a ton!
Thank you so much for checking it out and commenting!
Aloha and take care
Always amazed at Hawaiian mellowness... Haulie here, and I tend to cuss when I break clips
Steve Keenan much mahalos thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment Aloha and take care.
Thanks man my grandma has a 1999 tacoma she bought it brand new from dealer. We are currently giving it a face lift she send it in fresh paint job and we going to change headlights and parking lights to make it look more new
Awesome! I bet it will turn out cherry!
Thanks for checking out the video and commenting.
Aloha and take care
Thank's brother good job
great video thanks bro !!!
William Goble Hey William, thank you so much for watching and commenting.
Aloha and take care
Appreciate it man!
Thanks Mate.
This is great, now I feel confident I can replace my own headlights. Hopefully I won't break that little piece off though. THANKS!!!
Awesome! I hope everything works out for you. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
Aloha and take care
I used a small flat headed screwdriver to slightly pry the metal of the headlight filler piece releasing it from the plastic pin on that clip. Once the filler piece is released you can rotate the filler piece from the bottom outwards and it pops right off.
Thank you nice info.
Delmar829 Thanks for watching and commenting!
Aloha and take care
I like the color of your Tacoma
Thanks, when I first got it I wanted to paint it Flat Black. As the years past by I have learned to like it. I found out that it was a rare color so I just left it. I noticed that the paint is pretty darn thick.
Thanks for watching and commenting
iworkforbudlight yea mine is a dark green and i wanted to paint it but i learned to love it too.
Thanks !!
Thanks for this!
To be clear, you've changed the factory plastic lights to glass, correct? And it's a direct fit? I have a 2000.
that kind of truck is forever, the one i have still running like brand new 4/26/2020
Thanks sir
Thanks, took me about an hour!
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
Aloha and take care
@@MuddyDrivewayProductions greetings and God bless from Columbia South Carolina!
Thanks helped alot
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
Aloha and take care.
I finally got the funds to change the darn thing. It was dull on the outside along with the inside from my 4wheeling days. Still looking for the funds for the better camera and computer but working with I have for now. I try to lay out each step even though I mess it up LOL.
Thank you so much for watching as always!
Aloha
Hey thanks guy, forgot all about that hidden screw in the socket, saved my day, and I might have forced it and broken it...anyway, mucho thanko
Hey Ted, thanks for checking out the video and commenting!
Aloha and take care
mahalo!
Thanks brother
Thanks for checking it out and commenting!
I have a 2000 tacoma 2wd, its horizon blue (purple) I wish I had that green color instead, its hard to find. Are you not putting in hid lightd in your headlights? Have you seen the diamond glass headlights?
Good video. One question is the process the same for the drivers side also?
Hay man its me again and i just bought my headlamps and parking lights with bulb for 75 bucks! well watching this video again And i was wondering if the cold air intake makes a difference? Thanks
Aloha!! Awesome work man! I like your how-to style videos. You cover all the steps involved very well. The new headlight assembly's look really sharp! Makes your truck look like new! Good ole Lucky Boy, he was pretty happy about the new headlight's looks like!!
You helped me replace my lights thank you!
For what years do this procedure apply? Anyone know?
Thank you
This presentation if for older versions of Toyota Tacoma. These instructions will not work on newer versions, say 2005 and above nor for Sport version.
Thank you for your input. I have changed some parts in the description.
Aloha
mine doesn't detach like that screw's are on sides
Thank you for this video, i have to do this, and i really had no idea. Salvation is in Jesus.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
Aloha and take care
Sup one question, where did you get the clip that you broke my truck didn't came with those fillers i just bought the fillers but i dont know where i can get the clips
***** Hey Mario, unfortunately I had to go back to the dealer for that one. If you still have the broken piece you can show them that.
Aloha and thanks for watching
Is yours a 2.4 ? If so how does it do with your dirt bike in the back on the road?
It is a 1998 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L.
It handles flawlessly with my 1998 Honda CR250R in the back.
I have hauled lumber, flooring and tile. Bottoming out the suspension a lot lol. I just removed my body lift.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
Where do I find the whole headlight assembly?
I got these on Amazon.
Amazon link Driver side- amzn.to/39Zp0Cn
Amazon link Passenger side- amzn.to/39Zeb30
Please make sure it fits before purchasing.
Thanks for watching
Did you need to adjust the new headlights?
Negative. It's always good to check them before driving for the first time at night.
eBay has those headlights for $49.00 for both, free shipping. I'll probably get mine later this month.
I did that - one leaks water like crazy, in the NW thats a real problem. On the second try I'll use a genuine OEM, $200 I won't have to do it again.
Bill Gilbert I'd be willing to pay that much if I could get some that are ultra bright light the new cars have, and if they actually have glass instead of plastic lenses.
Does the trim piece under the headlight just screw on on one side?
I'm trying to remember but at 3:12 looks like it has a screw and a clip.
@@MuddyDrivewayProductions Thank you! Got replacement trim but I’m trying to find the clips now
You mean cut the zip ties (in my case) to remove the grill 😆
Hay man its me again and I got my new head lights and parking lights on ebay for 75 bucks! So I went back to watch this video to help me instal them and saw that you a cold air intake. Just wondering if the cold air intake makes a difference or not? Thanks
Should be the same idea. The Cold Air Intake should not make a difference. If the Stock one gets in the way you can just move it on the side.
I hope this helps some what.
Thank you so much for dropping in again.
Aloha and take care
You know that clip you broke? They don’t make those anymore.
plus my truck isn't a prerunner it's 97 t100 model toyota truck and not tocoma either
What is that part called on 3:36 the on ur holding
Hi Jessica, It is called a Front Bumper Filler.
Aloha
No! Thank You Sir!!!
So I guess the grill was not worthy of putting back on?
Whoops didn't see that. I installed it back on.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
Aloha and take care
I only wanted to change my bulb...
Arckane Men That would be super fast. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Too many close ups make it hard to figure out where you are. Put the camera on a tripod.
Ahahah sorry I thought it didn't post the first time
All night long!
LOL
Usually people have a loud annoying 2 minute intro. Then they talk about their life for about 6 minutes. Next they talk about the job for a minute or so. During the actual work they do fast motion with no sound nor description. Finally, it’s customary to put another loud annoying conclusion with or without fake bloopers at the very end. Please try to get with the times!