I'm late to the party but my daughter just bought a 2014 Rav4 and one of the bulbs just went out. This is an EXCELLENT no-nonsense, very well made video. Thank you!
I found your video over a year ago when the driver's side light went out. It was so informative and easy that I found it again today when the passenger side went out. Thank you for making it so easy that even a petite 60+ yo could do it!!
Thank you so much for this video. I have never replaced a bulb in a car before and I was a bit nervous but determined to do some of my own basic car maintenance this time around. You made it look as easy as it is. As my luck would have it, a brake light just went out, but now I’ve got a bit of confidence that I can do that one by myself as well. Again huge thanks.
Hi Mike, Thanks for making this video. While I've changed out headlight bulbs on older models of vehicles, I was at a complete loss when I popped the hood of my wife's new 2013 Toyota Rav4 & noticed the housing around the headlights. You helped make an apparently complicated matter simple. What's more, your extra advice on changing out the passenger side bulb saved me from yet more needless frustration, since that's the bulb that I needed to change out. Once again, thank you for all of your advice, I sincerely appreciate it.
Great video, very clear and concise. For anyone having trouble opening the light covers, try turning clockwise after going past the 1/8 counterclockwise mark, it usually gets it to pop out. Also, a strong piece of rope or paracord is really useful for getting additional leverage on the rotating plate, hook it around the main tab and manipulate the direction with rope.
Thanks so much the dealership wanted 85 dollars change it. I got 2 for 30. And followed your easy instructions. Saved lots of money and feeling of accomplishment.
I just replaced the bulb on the passenger side! The cap was tight but I followed the comments suggesting wd40 to loosen it. Got some pliers and it helped moving the cap to pop it off. Great video! Thank you!
Your video gave me confidence that I could replace the light bulb myself. I have a 2017 Rav4 and thank God, there is no plastic cover. Just twisted the light bulb socket and out it came. Thank you!
First let me say, I never comment on UA-cam videos, but I just had to today. Thank you so much for this video. I just changed my RAV4 lights. This non-automotive gal just saved herself a heap of money and is feeling very accomplished. I come from a generation of “Oh no little lady, you’d better let a professional do that!” So I’m feeling pretty good right about now.
That's awesome Samantha! I'm really glad that you found the video helpful and that you were able to do the work on your own. I honestly can't relate to being brought up an atmosphere like that though. I'm pretty sure my mother would have scolded me if I hadn't made any comments like that!
It was tough to remove plastic cap (very tight), but once that was done, rest was easy. Maybe I am just getting weak in my golden years. Video was VERY helpful. Thank you.
Thank you Bro I only had 23 for the bulb, and they wanted to charge me 60 bucks at the garage. Went to Walmart got the bulb and I changed it, with your help. Thanks again.
Question? I changed the bulb and it was fine then it went out. I checked and the pig tails in the cover melted and the bulb melted at the contact point what caused that?
IMPROVEMENT: Great video! I could not have done this without your information. I did find that the washer filler is flexible, held in place with a snap fastener. I used a small coin to pop up the center, and remove the fastener. This gave me excellent access to the passenger side bulb.
Thank you! Mine was on the left (funny, none of these videos show the passenger side where you have to get your hands behind the washer reservoir) One extra note I would add is that casing turns tight. You really have to give it a hard turn and it does not give much. Popping it out is also hard as there is not much room. I was able to do it without taking off the reservoir tube. Thanks again!
I have to say I’m a man that sucks on working on cars. I was even able to do this because of your video. I thank you for making it and I need to look more into your DIY 2013 Toyota RAV4 (mine is even the same color as yours).
as a single mother, this was the best video ever. I had to change the driver side load his beam lightbulb and watching a video helped me a lot. The cover was hard but I did it on my own free of charge except the bulb but I thank you for your video you help me
Great video, Mike. It's 2022 and my lightbulb housing cap that must be turned has no tactile/audible click. I was spinning and getting frustrated. Heard your recommended 1/8th twice and was able to force it off without breaking anything. Popped new bulb in before my better half had a long road trip this morning and was able to fix it under ten minutes. Kept a spare bulb in the glovebox in case we have a roadside need for a new headlight. Liked, commented and sub'd. Great work, king. This is the best explanation on youtube for this should-be simple task.
There are 4 little groves where you will be able to pull it out and I think it's possible to twist past those grooves because that's what I did. When you're turning it, you can feel it when it loosens up or releases slightly. When it does loosen up, that's where you can pull it out. Thank you for this video!
Thank you. My Rav4 is a 2015 LE AWD. I had 2 different guys at 2 different auto parts stores not be able to to this after I failed on my first attempt. The key is as another comment said, line up the arrow of the cover with the little circle to get the cap off, then if you can't get the light bulb out, take a screwdriver and loosen the two screws holding down that round piece that the light bulb rotates out of. When it's loose, the light bulb will rotate and pop out easily. (Be sure to put it the way it was, of course.)
Just changed our headlight bulb on our 2014 Rav 4 and it was an easy process. The most difficult part was getting the cap off to get access to the bulb. Thank you for your helpful video. Feeling good we did not need to pay someone to do this.
I did not feel a pop or release for the cap, but I went back and froze the video on the release and tried to line mine up with that and found the "sweet spot" and it popped right open. I think the release window is very small and easy to crank past, especially when your cap is very hard to turn like mine was. Thanks for the video, saved me a bunch of money!
THANK YOU! This video made it super easy to change out the low beam bulb in my RAV. Knew exactly what I was looking for and had it done in just a few minutes.
My driver side bulb went out 2 days ago. There are so many things I used to be able to do for myself that I am no longer able to, but this I can manage. Thank you for your help!
Thank you, you saved me! I could do this on my own while wearing a sundress so anyone can do it. The lid was hard but W40 worked fine and it helps I'm not weak even if I'm 50 yo and just 108 lbs. I feel so empowered thanks to you 😅
Thank you. Very detailed, "1/8 of a turn". Life is full of minor details that hinge on success. I'm out in a remote area with a weak cell signal, a spare lamp in the glove box and no low beams. I have to try to keep it simple. Thank you for your detail and work.
Just changed my wifes headlights out on her 16 rav4. Checked your video out, pleasantly surprised how simple it was. The last couple vehicles i did was a real pain in the ass.
Hi Mike, thanks for sharing this video. When I started playing it, it automatically went to the part I needed. The left housing for the daylight running bulb was a little stubborn turning. Your tip about where to place your hands helped me to get the cover loosed easily. I noticed the old bulb was a little stuck too but got it out and switched with the new bulb. Thanks again.
Wow- thanks for tutorial & all of the explanation. Really made it pretty painless. As it was, a pair of bulbs was $54.00, and they both went out within a couple of days of each other (Tuesday &Thursday night) & couldn't get it into a shop until the following week. Hard to use high beams on rural roads- too much oncoming traffic. Hate paying to have something so simple installed. Agree with Tae Yoo- hardest jar lid ever-lol, but slow, steady pressure wins the race. Also, I was able to dislodge the reservoir neck from the bracket to give me a bit more room to work. (2014 RAV) Thanks for keeping it to the point & short & sweet. For a REAL challenge, try changing the headlights on a 2002 beetle.
Thanks so much for this! VERY HELPFUL! I'm still driving a 2013 model and every 4 to 6 months have to replace a bulb. At a quick glance, it looks like the high beams take the same bulb but are 'high' which is how they end up being brighter on the road. (Never knew that!).
It 'should' pop out easily BUT you can turn it too far and then it won't come out. Others have reported it jamming on them too. Unfortunately I didn't experience this otherwise I'd be able to have a better answer for you.
I used a flat head screw driver. I rested it against one of the nubs and tapped the butt of the screwdriver with a hammer. It was cold as hell out when I did it so I think that caused everything to tighten up.
Thanks you for this video. I have a 2106 XLE and I did not have a cover. However, I was able to replace the lightbulb by following to the second step and third step. You made my week!
Thank you for this. OH MY WORD IS THE COVER TIGHT after 8 years! I used a couple drops of soapy water during reassembly to make the turning of the cover easier.
Worked perfectly for my 2015 RAV4! Never changed a headlight before and this was so easy! Granted, I did the driver side. Gonna hold off on the passenger side for now 😅
Thanks for the great tips. I noticed you skipped most of replacing the bulb on the passenger side. That's the side that generated a few curse words when I was struggling to remove the bulb without scraping up my hand 😂 Both bulbs are replaced relatively painlessly. Thanks again for the instructions!!
~ my 2013 put-up a struggle to get off. It did not want to turn as smooth as the video shows. I had to use tools to get more leverage before it finally moved in the proper direction. I guess a combination of dirt grinding within the sealing gasket and not being opened in a long time made it challenging but, in the end, it all worked out.. thanks for the video, sir!
HEY BRO .!! THANK U SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS LITTLE VIDEO .!! WE HAVE A 2013 RAV 4 AND YESTERDAY WE NOTICED SOMETHING WORNG WITH THE LIGHTING ... SO, NOW I KNOW WHAT TODO . WE HAVE A LOW BEAM BULB OUT . I WILL REPLACE BOTH SIDES ,!! THANK UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU ...!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Bruh! Mine went out and it's middle of winter here in Buffalo. Too cold out to play driveway mechanic, and was worried I'd have to take it to shop and pay the long dollar to have it replaced. After watching your video, I was able to change it by myself in about a minute.
Thank you so much for your video. It took me about 5 minutes to change both low beam bulbs. I did remove the connector for the windshield washer reservoir which made working on that side so much easier.
Just upgraded my halogens to LEDs, video is still great all these years later. I did have a problem with the LED controller, but I just used some double sided tape to stick it on the inside of the headlight compartment lid thingy. Hopefully that's a good spot to put it.
Thanks for sharing! Your directions were helpful and they simplified the process. The only thing I would add is that removing the cover took a little more force than I thought it would.
Kendra Miller - you're the second or third person to mention the difficulty removing the cover. Mine was 'luckily' easy to turn, However I have changed these bulbs once before so maybe that's why I didn't have the difficulty that others are running into. I'm glad the video was helpful!
I wish I had encountered this issue so I could offer a solution! You're not alone, many people have commented about struggling with stuck covers. 😟 Years of road dirt and grime must be causing the jams.
Thanks for the vid. Driver side one rotate further then it needed (past where you would pull to undo it). For left side I just took the washer tube off the body by removing the platic tap. Great vid.
Thanks! The owners manual doesn’t help much. Seeing you do it sure helped. Also, being that it’s 25 deg out and no garage maked it more difficult. It took some doing getting it to turn also. Thanks again.
I am not a natural fix-it person, and this video gave me the confidence to do this job. Unfortunately, my light was the more difficult one, and I could not get that plastic cover to budge! I could do it with my hands on the driver's side -- either it was just easier or it's because the access is easier. In the end, I used a flat screwdriver. I wrapped a bit of cloth on the end of the screwdriver and put in on the cover. Then I tapped the screwdriver with a hammer. After a few taps (that got harder each time!) I got the cover to move. Then the rest of the job was as easy as you showed!
Wow! Crazy that this video has over 4500 views now! Thanks for tuning in guys and gals!!
16,274 views
31,954! This is great, some GM vehicles require the front bumper to be removed to change the bulb.
Ouch! Well if removing the bumper is easy then it wouldn't be so bad.
46K
You deserve even more than this.
Thank You!
It's crazy! I'm glad it's helped a few people.
I'm late to the party but my daughter just bought a 2014 Rav4 and one of the bulbs just went out. This is an EXCELLENT no-nonsense, very well made video. Thank you!
I found your video over a year ago when the driver's side light went out. It was so informative and easy that I found it again today when the passenger side went out. Thank you for making it so easy that even a petite 60+ yo could do it!!
Amazing!!
Thank you so much for this video. I have never replaced a bulb in a car before and I was a bit nervous but determined to do some of my own basic car maintenance this time around. You made it look as easy as it is. As my luck would have it, a brake light just went out, but now I’ve got a bit of confidence that I can do that one by myself as well. Again huge thanks.
Oh lovely
The tail lights are actually the hardest on the rav4 😂 I decided to do them all when one went out in the middle of winter -20c. Never again.
Thank you for a simple straightforward no nonsense instructional video-Wow!
Hi Mike,
Thanks for making this video. While I've changed out headlight bulbs on older models of vehicles, I was at a complete loss when I popped the hood of my wife's new 2013 Toyota Rav4 & noticed the housing around the headlights. You helped make an apparently complicated matter simple. What's more, your extra advice on changing out the passenger side bulb saved me from yet more needless frustration, since that's the bulb that I needed to change out. Once again, thank you for all of your advice, I sincerely appreciate it.
This was fantastic! I'm so used to DIY videos that are wordy and such a pain to get through and this was simple and straight to the point. Thank you!
Great video, very clear and concise. For anyone having trouble opening the light covers, try turning clockwise after going past the 1/8 counterclockwise mark, it usually gets it to pop out. Also, a strong piece of rope or paracord is really useful for getting additional leverage on the rotating plate, hook it around the main tab and manipulate the direction with rope.
Thanks so much the dealership wanted 85 dollars change it. I got 2 for 30. And followed your easy instructions. Saved lots of money and feeling of accomplishment.
I just replaced the bulb on the passenger side! The cap was tight but I followed the comments suggesting wd40 to loosen it. Got some pliers and it helped moving the cap to pop it off. Great video! Thank you!
Your video gave me confidence that I could replace the light bulb myself. I have a 2017 Rav4 and thank God, there is no plastic cover. Just twisted the light bulb socket and out it came. Thank you!
First let me say, I never comment on UA-cam videos, but I just had to today. Thank you so much for this video. I just changed my RAV4 lights. This non-automotive gal just saved herself a heap of money and is feeling very accomplished. I come from a generation of “Oh no little lady, you’d better let a professional do that!” So I’m feeling pretty good right about now.
That's awesome Samantha! I'm really glad that you found the video helpful and that you were able to do the work on your own. I honestly can't relate to being brought up an atmosphere like that though. I'm pretty sure my mother would have scolded me if I hadn't made any comments like that!
It was tough to remove plastic cap (very tight), but once that was done, rest was easy. Maybe I am just getting weak in my golden years. Video was VERY helpful. Thank you.
That tight cap is why I am here - I thought I must be doing something wrong. I wasn't ... except not grabbing and moving the cap with enough force !
It can be a stubborn little cover!!
Saved my life bro. I was feeling abit weak never changed the bulb. And I did not break anything. Awesome and I didn't electrocute myself either.
Thank you Bro I only had 23 for the bulb, and they wanted to charge me 60 bucks at the garage. Went to Walmart got the bulb and I changed it, with your help. Thanks again.
Question? I changed the bulb and it was fine then it went out. I checked and the pig tails in the cover melted and the bulb melted at the contact point what caused that?
That's odd... Maybe the connection not be 100%...? I've never run into that.
Best video for changing the headlight. Just straightforward and no mumbling.
Man your Heaven sent 😅 I’ve been asking all the dudes in my family to help me change it, watched this and did it myself. 😁 Thanks!!!
IMPROVEMENT: Great video! I could not have done this without your information. I did find that the washer filler is flexible, held in place with a snap fastener. I used a small coin to pop up the center, and remove the fastener. This gave me excellent access to the passenger side bulb.
Thank you! Mine was on the left (funny, none of these videos show the passenger side where you have to get your hands behind the washer reservoir) One extra note I would add is that casing turns tight. You really have to give it a hard turn and it does not give much. Popping it out is also hard as there is not much room. I was able to do it without taking off the reservoir tube. Thanks again!
I have to say I’m a man that sucks on working on cars. I was even able to do this because of your video. I thank you for making it and I need to look more into your DIY 2013 Toyota RAV4 (mine is even the same color as yours).
as a single mother, this was the best video ever. I had to change the driver side load his beam lightbulb and watching a video helped me a lot. The cover was hard but I did it on my own free of charge except the bulb but I thank you for your video you help me
2013 toyta rav xle
I'm super happy that I was able to help you out!!
Great video, Mike. It's 2022 and my lightbulb housing cap that must be turned has no tactile/audible click. I was spinning and getting frustrated. Heard your recommended 1/8th twice and was able to force it off without breaking anything. Popped new bulb in before my better half had a long road trip this morning and was able to fix it under ten minutes. Kept a spare bulb in the glovebox in case we have a roadside need for a new headlight. Liked, commented and sub'd. Great work, king. This is the best explanation on youtube for this should-be simple task.
There are 4 little groves where you will be able to pull it out and I think it's possible to twist past those grooves because that's what I did. When you're turning it, you can feel it when it loosens up or releases slightly. When it does loosen up, that's where you can pull it out. Thank you for this video!
Thank you. My Rav4 is a 2015 LE AWD. I had 2 different guys at 2 different auto parts stores not be able to to this after I failed on my first attempt. The key is as another comment said, line up the arrow of the cover with the little circle to get the cap off, then if you can't get the light bulb out, take a screwdriver and loosen the two screws holding down that round piece that the light bulb rotates out of. When it's loose, the light bulb will rotate and pop out easily. (Be sure to put it the way it was, of course.)
Just changed our headlight bulb on our 2014 Rav 4 and it was an easy process. The most difficult part was getting the cap off to get access to the bulb. Thank you for your helpful video. Feeling good we did not need to pay someone to do this.
Great how to Video!.. ... and WELL DONE TOYOTA for making it simple and not having to remove the entire front end to change a simple headlight bulb...
Thank you! I would not have been able to replace my bulbs so easily without your video. It only took 10 minutes.
Perfect video for a female with no car experience. You really helped me. Thank you so much. Invaluable.
Well ... Now you'll have experience 😀
I did not feel a pop or release for the cap, but I went back and froze the video on the release and tried to line mine up with that and found the "sweet spot" and it popped right open. I think the release window is very small and easy to crank past, especially when your cap is very hard to turn like mine was. Thanks for the video, saved me a bunch of money!
Nice Chris! It can indeed be turned waaaay too far. I'm glad you saved some bucks!
@@Mike_Barker yes, It is very hard to turn. I'm a female and I want to keep trying , it would save me 40 dollars.
Wow! The dealership /mechanic labour isn't cheap! Do you know someone who could help you remove the cover maybe?
Thanks, Mike!! Fantastic. Like the other guys, the plastic cover took awhile to get off. But alas, your instructions were spot on. SO appreciate it.
THANK YOU! This video made it super easy to change out the low beam bulb in my RAV. Knew exactly what I was looking for and had it done in just a few minutes.
My driver side bulb went out 2 days ago. There are so many things I used to be able to do for myself that I am no longer able to, but this I can manage.
Thank you for your help!
I feel more confidence after watching your video. Today I found the left headlight doesn't work. I will have a try! Thank you Mike!
Good luck with the repair!
Thanks !!! Very straightforward and to-the-point video. One of the lights died yesterday, so will use your tips today!!!👍👍
While this is a straightforward task, this video is invaluable in making this go smoothly. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you, you saved me! I could do this on my own while wearing a sundress so anyone can do it. The lid was hard but W40 worked fine and it helps I'm not weak even if I'm 50 yo and just 108 lbs. I feel so empowered thanks to you 😅
Very useful this video and also details regarding the bulb.
Thank you for your effort
Thank you. Very detailed, "1/8 of a turn". Life is full of minor details that hinge on success.
I'm out in a remote area with a weak cell signal, a spare lamp in the glove box and no low beams.
I have to try to keep it simple. Thank you for your detail and work.
I am not too mechanically inclined, but this video made it simple for me to change the bulb on my Girlfriend’s 2015 RAV4 LE. Thanks!
Me as a single mom, I thank you for this video🥰 seems pretty simple!
Thank you so much for such a clear and simple explanation.
Great video! I was having troubles getting the cover off, watching this video taught me how. Thanks Mike.
I don't comment on videos but this was so helpful and I immediately liked you from the intro, thank you so much!
Just changed my wifes headlights out on her 16 rav4. Checked your video out, pleasantly surprised how simple it was. The last couple vehicles i did was a real pain in the ass.
Thank you! Took a little more effort to get the passenger side done, wouldnt have been able to without the video. Cheers Mr Baker
Hi Mike, thanks for sharing this video. When I started playing it, it automatically went to the part I needed. The left housing for the daylight running bulb was a little stubborn turning. Your tip about where to place your hands helped me to get the cover loosed easily. I noticed the old bulb was a little stuck too but got it out and switched with the new bulb. Thanks again.
Changed lightbulb myself. Saved time and money. Thx
Wow- thanks for tutorial & all of the explanation. Really made it pretty painless. As it was, a pair of bulbs was $54.00, and they both went out within a couple of days of each other (Tuesday &Thursday night) & couldn't get it into a shop until the following week. Hard to use high beams on rural roads- too much oncoming traffic. Hate paying to have something so simple installed. Agree with Tae Yoo- hardest jar lid ever-lol, but slow, steady pressure wins the race. Also, I was able to dislodge the reservoir neck from the bracket to give me a bit more room to work. (2014 RAV) Thanks for keeping it to the point & short & sweet. For a REAL challenge, try changing the headlights on a 2002 beetle.
Good stuff! But sorry... I don't think you'll ever see me changing the headlights on a beetle... Unless it's a vintage one 🤔
Fantastic! All the other videos don't really cover the passenger side... I never would have figured it out without your help.
I'm glad I could help you out
Thanks so much for this! VERY HELPFUL! I'm still driving a 2013 model and every 4 to 6 months have to replace a bulb. At a quick glance, it looks like the high beams take the same bulb but are 'high' which is how they end up being brighter on the road. (Never knew that!).
Excellent !!! So very helpful !!! THANK YOU !!!Amazing how difficult it is to change headlights nowadays without help like this.
Thank you for keeping the video short and concise. Very helpful.
Thanks a lot, I am going to do it myself. LONG LIVE DIY Community.
Thanks! I tried before watching your video and turned the cover too far. You saved me from an embarrassing trip to a mechanic
My plastic cover was the hardest jar lid I have ever opened.
How did you get it out? I'm having the same issue. It turns but can't pop it out.
It 'should' pop out easily BUT you can turn it too far and then it won't come out. Others have reported it jamming on them too. Unfortunately I didn't experience this otherwise I'd be able to have a better answer for you.
WD-40 worked for me
@@luisbal20 Same here. I put just a bit on the top. Also ended up using needle-nosed pliers to help get the clip started.
I used a flat head screw driver. I rested it against one of the nubs and tapped the butt of the screwdriver with a hammer. It was cold as hell out when I did it so I think that caused everything to tighten up.
Thank you!! This is the second time I’ve changed my headlight with one of your videos. So easy!!
Thank you!!! My ex used to do all of my maintenance on my 2014 Rav 4. I need a bulb change now and this made me know I can do it myself :)
Thanks you for this video. I have a 2106 XLE and I did not have a cover. However, I was able to replace the lightbulb by following to the second step and third step. You made my week!
Thank you for this. OH MY WORD IS THE COVER TIGHT after 8 years! I used a couple drops of soapy water during reassembly to make the turning of the cover easier.
An excellent top tip! That makes a lot of sense because the soap would free up any of the road grime that's jammed in and around that area.
Wow, what looked like the impossible became one of the easiest tasks - thanks to you video.
Worked perfectly for my 2015 RAV4! Never changed a headlight before and this was so easy! Granted, I did the driver side. Gonna hold off on the passenger side for now 😅
Just want to say thank you for showing me how to replace a light bulb
Thanks for the great tips. I noticed you skipped most of replacing the bulb on the passenger side. That's the side that generated a few curse words when I was struggling to remove the bulb without scraping up my hand 😂 Both bulbs are replaced relatively painlessly. Thanks again for the instructions!!
Hey Mike, I just changed my headlights painlessly thanks to you video. I appreciate your help.
That's awesome. I'm really glad you were able to accomplish this with a little UA-cam help! Lol
~ my 2013 put-up a struggle to get off. It did not want to turn as smooth as the video shows. I had to use tools to get more leverage before it finally moved in the proper direction. I guess a combination of dirt grinding within the sealing gasket and not being opened in a long time made it challenging but, in the end, it all worked out.. thanks for the video, sir!
HEY BRO .!! THANK U SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS LITTLE VIDEO .!!
WE HAVE A 2013 RAV 4 AND YESTERDAY WE NOTICED SOMETHING WORNG WITH THE LIGHTING ...
SO, NOW I KNOW WHAT TODO . WE HAVE A LOW BEAM BULB OUT . I WILL REPLACE BOTH SIDES ,!!
THANK UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU ...!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Easy peasy with your guidance. Saved me $71. Thank you so much!
Great instructions. Works for 2015 RAV4. This was easy and took only about 3 minutes. Like I said, great instructions!
Ditto...
This is excellent. Thanks a lot. Very rewarding to be able to change it on my own! Thanks!
Thanks to your helpful video, my husband and I switched out my car's headlight bulbs very easily. Good video!
Broke my nail and cut my hand changing the passenger side bulb, but it is shining brighter than ever now! Thanks for the video.
Melissa, I'm glad you got it fixed. 😀👍
Thanks Bruh! Mine went out and it's middle of winter here in Buffalo. Too cold out to play driveway mechanic, and was worried I'd have to take it to shop and pay the long dollar to have it replaced. After watching your video, I was able to change it by myself in about a minute.
Hey Paulie! Much love for a fellow Buffalonian!
Thanks Mike! It took two different AutoZone employees 20 minutes AND your video to get this dang bulb changed.
Glad I could help!
A detailed, simple and quick solution...very nice
Thank you so much for your video. It took me about 5 minutes to change both low beam bulbs. I did remove the connector for the windshield washer reservoir which made working on that side so much easier.
Awesome!
Thank you! Was able to switch mine out in less than 5 minutes thanks to this video!
Nice!
Just upgraded my halogens to LEDs, video is still great all these years later. I did have a problem with the LED controller, but I just used some double sided tape to stick it on the inside of the headlight compartment lid thingy. Hopefully that's a good spot to put it.
Thanks a million for saving my time and money 😂.
Plastic cover was hardest to open but I did it.
Thank you. The video was short and straight to the point. Your video made it so easy to change my bulbs.
+Alexander Leon that's great! I'm glad that you were happy with the length of the video. It something that I try to be aware of when editing.
Thank you so so much for this awesome video. Literally just did this in less than 5 minutes.
This great!!! One of the best videos I have seen for car diy!!!
Thank you so much for the video! Made it painless to change the bulb.
Thanks for sharing! Your directions were helpful and they simplified the process. The only thing I would add is that removing the cover took a little more force than I thought it would.
Kendra Miller - you're the second or third person to mention the difficulty removing the cover. Mine was 'luckily' easy to turn, However I have changed these bulbs once before so maybe that's why I didn't have the difficulty that others are running into. I'm glad the video was helpful!
Having trouble getting the passenger side cover off now. It won't budge! Ugh... :(
I wish I had encountered this issue so I could offer a solution! You're not alone, many people have commented about struggling with stuck covers. 😟 Years of road dirt and grime must be causing the jams.
I have the same car. Bulb burned out last night. You saved me some time. Great video.!!
Great video Mike, wasn't sure if I could just twist that open. I didn't want to break it. M_I_L will be thrilled!
Excellent!!
My 2016 Rav4 XLE Hybrid does not have that large circular cover, but the rest of the process was similar. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome!
You know what you are doing with making instructional videos thank you
Thanks for the clear instructions. I was able to do this myself in minutes.
somebody charge me $20 just to change it!!! before i watch the video noo...unbelievable.
I think the model I have doesn’t have the plastic cover, but this was still super helpful for someone who’s never worked on a car before
Thanks. This helped me get the job done ✅
Thanks for the vid. Driver side one rotate further then it needed (past where you would pull to undo it). For left side I just took the washer tube off the body by removing the platic tap. Great vid.
Thanks! The owners manual doesn’t help much. Seeing you do it sure helped. Also, being that it’s 25 deg out and no garage maked it more difficult. It took some doing getting it to turn also. Thanks again.
You're very welcome! I'm glad you were able to get it done.
Wow, thanks so much! This helped me a lot with the passenger side of my daughter's 2015 RAV4!
Glad it helped!
Super nice job with this video. Very clear and concise directions. Thanks
no problem James! Thanks for the nice comment. 👍
Thank you. Mine didn't pop open right away but I noticed a dot about an inch away lined up the arrow to it and I pulled it softly and it worked
I am not a natural fix-it person, and this video gave me the confidence to do this job. Unfortunately, my light was the more difficult one, and I could not get that plastic cover to budge! I could do it with my hands on the driver's side -- either it was just easier or it's because the access is easier. In the end, I used a flat screwdriver. I wrapped a bit of cloth on the end of the screwdriver and put in on the cover. Then I tapped the screwdriver with a hammer. After a few taps (that got harder each time!) I got the cover to move. Then the rest of the job was as easy as you showed!
Awesome! I'm glad you could free it up with the screwdriver.
Thank you so much for this!! I was able to change both headlights on my own! After, I did my best impression of Tim the Toolman Taylor "Arr Arr Arrr"😉
Amaaaaazing! Glad I could help
Thank you so much for making this video!!!! I really appreciate this! Omg so easy!!!
Thanks for the video tutorial👍. I was able to change my headlights in less than 15mins.
Thanks Mike! Your video made my bulb changing experience easier than ever. Appreciate the upload.
That's great! I'm glad to hear that you found it useful!!!