Toyota Sienna Tail Light and Reverse Light Replacement (2004-current)
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- Опубліковано 1 лис 2013
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Change tail or reverse light with only a single tool. The trick is getting the panel off. Buy lights:
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Be sure to look up the correct bulb number in your owner manual.
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10 yrs later and this video is still helping people (ie me!) Thank you Tomahawk!
Breaking the panel!
Thanks, Tomahawk. Your video actually gives to whole detail on the replacement. I had been loathing this repair for literally years until a cop pulled me over for it. It's good to have her fully functional again :)
Excellent video. Helped me avoid a trip to the shop. CORRECT: slide the strap cover toward the window and it will pop off. CORRECT: remove the main panel off from the window side first to avoid breaking off tabs. ADDITIONAL TIPS: (1) you can use a Phillips screwdriver instead of a socket drive to remove the strap. (2) I used masking tape to mark where the plastic rivets were to know where to press down. Took a few more minutes but the panels went back in nice and easy.
+Phil H Excellent Tips. Thanks Phil!
+Phil H I noticed the same thing main panel removed backwards that's when the tab got broke. Good tip on the strap cover too.
Excellent pro-tips. I didn't have any masking tape, but Hello Kitty bandaids worked just fine.
Masking tape...awesome tip! I was thinking about trying to remember where all those clips were in the back. I had a "rain man" moment thinking I'd spend 20 minutes pressing every square inch of the back making sure they were pressed in...then the next 20,00 miles listening for a loose one. OCD: it's a gift!
Good tips thanks
Thank you so much for the tutorial - all those plastic pins!! Knowing approximately where they were helped tremendously. I did try your advice about not needing to remove the full panel to just get to the rear light - and that worked out fine. And it saved a lot of grief not having to pull off the entire panel.
Just the video I needed, thank you for explaining and showing how easy it is and what to watch out for. Great job on the video.
Nice work! Your point later in the video is important to note. I was able to replace both the reverse and tail light bulbs without fully removing the large lower panel. Just loosened it at the end and removed the two side window trim pieces. It's a little tight to get your hands in there, but saves removing the strap.
Really helpful video, had no idea how to proceed until I watched it, changed my bulbs today, couple of things came up, would suggest changing the bulbs on a hot day, plastic components are more forgiving when warm ie don't break as easily, also for the main panel start at the window and gently work towards the latch end that way you avoid breaking off the two tabs at the bottom of the panel, when all of the clips have been freed up gently pull the panel forward and the tabs will drop out of their holes. Install in the reverse. Also be prepared for some of the clips to slip out of their holders on the panels and fall to the ground
I really want to thank you for the video and everyone who made comments. Changing these took less than 20 minutes and I am not someone who is mechanically inclined. This was a perfect demo! Awesome work!
+John Brady Glad to hear it helped!! Now you have the chance to help people in some of earths most dire circumstances solve a problem such as no clean water, no shelter, no medical care, hunger, etc.. TomahawkDIY is a business with a mission. No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).
Thanks for the video. Saw that I had the exact light out earlier today and told my wife that I'd try to find a DIY video to fix it up. Again, thanks for the great, detailed video.
Thank you very much! I was looking at this assembly and couldn't make any sense of it until I came back in the house and watched your highly informative video. Well done!
Great video. My repair book does not cover back up light replacement. Good to know that you have to get at it from the inside not force off the outer housing.
thanks for the video. Finally have to replace those 192/168's after 17 years. Huge help!!
Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video. You saved me a lot of headaches.
Thanks for making this video. Based on the number of panels coming off and the reasonable chance some tabs might be broken during removal, would probably be a good idea just to replace all four rear bulbs while inside. Thanks again.
Thank you so much. It turned out to be much easier than i thought. And my assistant (my wife!) went to buy the bulb made it even easier.
She asked if i needed help!😬
GREAT VIDEO. HELPED ME REPLACE THE BULB. I COULD ACTUALLY REACH THE BULB BY ONLY REMOVING ONE SIDE OF THE PANEL.
THANKS AGAIN.
That first pull on the plastic takes some faith. Thanks. Great video
Thanks for this video. Changed brake and tail lights without breaking anything.
I'm a bit of an old newbie and skipped past the 10mm socket part. 30 minutes later (10 minutes up and back from the hardware store)....I got it. Good video!
His instructions were very helpful for my 2011 Sienna. Thanks
Thank so much for making this video. This made it easy for me to change my running light quickly and correctly. Keep up the great videos.
Thank You!! You just saved me an hour or two of work and worry.
Thanks for the encouragement. Your better than the book!
Changed my first tail light. Thank you
Great job on changing that tail light! Here's to more DIY victories ahead! 🛠️🚗💡
Much appreciate the video and tips mentioned here. I breezed through it without a glitch within 45 minutes including wiping down the panels at the end. The only minor gotcha was masking tape didn't work for me as I used Armor All for spring cleaning. I used chalk instead. Perfect click every time brought smile to my face. Reiterate the points: (1) work from the window glass side outward to remove panels; (2) strap cover can be easily slide out towards the window; (3) use 10mm socket as Philip screwdriver didn't work for me; (4) remember to pull the pins that don't come out with the panels; (5) use chalk to mark the pin positions for perfect click in - if it doesn't click, check your work; (6) while you are at it, maybe as well replace bulbs on both sides. Happy DIY.
+kain5821 what a great post with additional insights! I'll try to pin your post at the top to help everyone. Also, Glad to hear my video helped!! Now you have the chance to help people in some of earths most dire circumstances solve a problem such as no clean water, no shelter, no medical care, hunger, etc.. TomahawkDIY is a business with a mission. No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).
The reason you broke that tab off is because you are supposed to start popping that main panel off from the window side first, not the bottom of the door.
Yes... but thank you for detailing the fact that you broke off one of the plastic tabs, because it saved me from breaking mine
Thank you for this video! 😊
Dam, just to replace a dam tail light requires an engineer. Quiet a work bro. My God!
Thank you very much for your time and kindness!!
Thank you for the good words
Thank you very much for your wonderful service. Saved me a few $$$ for sure.
So much work just to replace a tail light.
Hence why you replace ALL the bulbs and not just the 1 light lol its a job that needs doing like what every 5+ yrs?
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That’s so the dealership can charge you an exorbitant amount to change the bulbs for you.
Thank you for it info
Thank you for showing us how to do this! I think I'll just replace all the lights at the same time when I do it! I hope I can replace the license plate lights while I'm in there; they're burned out too.
thank you you saved me money:)
Straight and concise. Great video.
Thank you for the feedback and thank you for watching! 😊
You're the best. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing, very useful indeed!!
Very helpful. We did it! Thank you!
Great job!
Great vid. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for your thorough 'inside look' . . . wow, finally found out how simple this can be -- much appreciated = the final tip of "prying just the corner" saved me a few steps (only removed first + side panel, then pried down corner for doing only bulb for red tail light . . . needle nose pliers were helpful for reaching in to twist open the bulb mount holder)
Ha, Toyota couldn't have made it any easier for us . . . LOL
Thanks very much. Very helpful and great video!
Thank you so much for this video. ! How do you fix the one that broke??
Great video. I was clueless about it and thought I could just pop out the light cover from outside and that’s all. This seems like so much work just to change a light! It’s no wonder cops started giving tickets for not changing your bulbs.
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching, Elaine.
Thanks , very helpful indeed!
Thanks ! This was so helpful.
Good stuff. Gave it a thumbs up!
I do wish that you would have mentioned the pull handle slides off versus pulls off. I see you noticed it when doing the reassembly. Not a big issue as you have one of the most comprehensive DIY instructions.
Also keep in mind this is how to change the tag lights.
Note that removal of the strap cover is incorrect in this video, I broke the clip off by following the instructions on this video. Instead of prying it of with screwdriver from the window side, you should try to slide it toward the window (like it shows in the manual).
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That is correct, slide it toward the window, just did it to my Sienna, definitely do not pry it.
You are exactly right mi amigo!! Have you had to change a burned out tag light yet? It wasn't easy! And you follow the same tear down and reinstall of all the plastic. I wonder why the presenter didn't do these bulbs while they were right there in plain sight? They were not easy to replace if you got big fingers!! LOL
Awesome. Thank you so much. I managed to change the tail light on my Sienna today thanks to your video. I didn't take the whole back panel off, but by taking the top and side panels like you showed on the video, then, just by prying off one side of the back panel, I got to the light I needed to change. Your video really helped. By the way, knowing that the socket size I needed was a 10mm one was helpful, too. Good job on the video, really clear instructions.
Very helpful thank you 👍
Me ayudo mucho tu video
Thanks for this video. I didn't know I'd have to disassemble my tailgate in order to change a lightbulb.
+lbcsv So glad to hear it helped you! No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).
Small price to pay for enjoying such an awesome van! I just took mine which has 230k on it for a 6000 mile road trip in the mountains and never once felt the need to worry about whether I could depend on my van! It took 230k for ONE of these bulbs to fail but I will replace them all since access isn't as easy as the headlights. My neighbor has a Chevy SUV and you have to remove the BUMPER to replace his headlight...
Thanks very much. Great video!
Thank you for sharing
Thanks a lot.
thank you very much. God bless
Thanks sooo much ! This even worked on my Toyota Sienna 2011 .. start at the top middle section at top of lift gate window ... dude put this works on the new model Sienna 2011-current..thanks what a stupid design I got the same issue with my 2015 impala ... most Hondas have small cut out access doors to get to function lights ... thanks brother
Glad to hear it worked with the newer models! I'm going to update the description - thanks for letting me know. Now you have the chance to help people in some of earths most dire circumstances solve a problem such as no clean water, no shelter, no medical care, hunger, etc.. TomahawkDIY is a business with a mission (TomahawkDIY.com/about). No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances
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Nice and clean Great video
Thanks!
Muy buen video. Yo hallaba que hacer tenia una tare ligth y este video me sirbio
great video thanks also I want to replaist a broken handle from rigth slice side door Vann you up load a video for that please tanks
Detalle a detalle muy buen video !! Tome su like buen samaritano xD
+Jorge Arratia So glad to hear it helped you! No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).
Good job thanks a lot for sharing, this video is very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you very much for your instruction.
You are welcome!
Thank you so much
Thanks so much!
Thank you!
Geesh people just read the manual. Its explained how to remove the panel. Really simple.
Thankfully, these light bulbs last a LONG time... My Sienna is 11yrs old and all the lights are original except the low beam headlights which I just replaced because the factory ones had really dimmed over time.
Thank You!
@Tomahawk DIY, thanks for this video. I need to replace/remove the interior (cabin) fuse panel. Can you show me how? Thanks much.
Did The Ez Peezy ps Thank you 😊
The mistake happened in the time 2:00 . He broke the panel hook. He was supposed to start removing the panel from the glass side.
Exactly.
Thank you
MPORTANT
* Work from the window glass side outward to remove panels
* Remove pins from tailgate that don’t come out with panels and re-attach to panels before reinstalling
* Use chalk to mark pin locations on outside of panels
* When installing panels make sure all pins snap into place
Disassembly/Assembly
1- Start by removing the top panel (5 clips)
2- Remove the two side panels (3 clips each)
3- Bottom Panel (14 Clips):
a. Remove strap cover by sliding towards the window
b. Remove strap bolt (10mm socket)
c. Remove the rectangular access door near strap
d. CAUTION: THE BOTTOM OF THIS PANEL HAS TWO LARGE BRACKETS THAT ARE EASILY BROKEN. Begin removing panel from window side first then move to sides and finally the bottom.
4- Lights are now accessible. Rotate 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull to remove
5- Insert replacement bulbs (wear gloves to avoid contaminating bulbs)
(Remember to check that bulbs work before replacing panels)
6- Reverse panel assembly (bottom, sides then top) inserting and snapping panels FROM outside towards glass.
7- Replace rectangular access door.
8- Reinstall strap and cover.
Great insights!
thank you
Looks like Philips or Wagner 7443 is the replacement bulb number. I have a 2008 Sienna and the OE owners manual does not list the bulb number in the manual. It only lists it as a 21/5W and Type D (Wedge base bulbs (clear)). Also Sylvania 194. Hope that helps.
Thanks!!
Thanks good job
You're very much welcome
Thanks
Thanks hope this works on a 2011 le ... it's the same proceedure almost according to Autozone
Let me know if it works on the 2011! I'd be really interested to hear! Now you have the chance to help people in some of earths most dire circumstances solve a problem such as no clean water, no shelter, no medical care, hunger, etc.. TomahawkDIY is a business with a mission. No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).
Nice tutorial, by any chance do you know what light bulb number is the parking light bulb and reverse light ?
It was very helpful Nd easy
Glad you find it helpful and easy. Thank you for watching
Gracias
Cool
A couple mistakes. 1. Don't pry the handle cover---IT SLIDES TOWARD THE FRONT. 2. Removing the rear panel----ALWAYS start at the top (glass side). This will keep you from breaking the heavy tabs on the bottom. You pop the top "Christmas Tree clips" off at the top and then the panel will pop the bottom ones off (and allow you to angle out) the back panel easily.
This is fully explained here: ua-cam.com/video/rtRspPCH1ps/v-deo.html
Great tips!
Yea if they not pulling me over for it, I'm gonna skip this. This is wild how much you got to do to replace this light
How stupid is this design, just to change a light bulb, you have to disassemble the whole gate panels and trims.
TheLORDsArmy1 Amen!
I agree with you, they should have add more easy access clip plastic doors to change the tail lights bulbs instead
The toyota engineers did some statistical studies and found that the easier it is to change bulbs...the more likely some people will be driving with cars that have bulbs either missing or lost(driving hazard), etc.... the idea was to be fool proof. Or so they thought.
Car makers have an interest in making customers call for repair work at the dealerships. So they design it in a way that most people will take it to a dealer for a simple job, like a bulb replacement. With a simple door panel to access the bulbs a little old lady could do it but nooo, better to design it so most people would end up paying $30+ dollars for labor and then will over charge for the bulb.
I just cut access holes in mine saved a lot of time
Before putting the panels back on it’s a good idea to test that the new bulbs work.
Thanks for video. First time writing on here. I own an old Toyota Matrix 2004, basic model. There's an issue with the rear brake light on the right. Left side is fine. Tried to change the bulb. it's not that. Pushing break pedal only lights the left side. I also noticed that when the engine is off, and I turn the headlights to high beams, the lights in the back also light up - and both sides. - all the lamps! I know, this sounds like a mistery. Any advice would be aprreciated. Thx.
I just popped the 2 clips on the passenger corner to replace the tail light. However, I did have my dad hold the rear door up and pull down on the plastic so i could change it. Less than 5 minutes!
Hi can you tell me the name of that light that is at the top of the very back?
Great video! Ridiculous design by Toyota in my opinion. I broke one of the clips too!
so please help me how to change a reverse light Lexus 570 2014 model
To remove the top panel you slide it sideways on my Sienna. You probably should hear little to no popping from the panels if removed correctly.
The popping comes from from the plastic fasteners being pulled out of the door which doesn't need to happen. Slide the top piece to the side and the side pieces outwards away from window.
+wakawaka1976 Great tip. Thanks!
great video thx...Toyota should of make 2 acess covers/caps kinda like those rear strut/shocks covers in the trunk of a seden or a hartchback just pop them out ,change the lights,put covers back on...much easier..guess thay just want u to bring ur car to them so they can get u on labors lol
Thanks for the video. you first remove the top and side panels, but then when removing the lower the top and side appear to be on again. do you have to remove them?
all done, pretty simple, but stupid design not to have hatches for the bulbs.
How is it that at 2:00 the first three panels that he took off around the window are there again?
Do you have a video on how to replace the entire reverse light assembly? I see that you have a video on replacing the tail light (that is on the side body of the van). But do you have any video how to replace the assembly on the back lift door? Thanks a lot.
+Enayetur Raheem If I'm understanding what you are after, this video might help you. It will show how to get inside the panel. I don't have a video about replacing the assembly specifically. ua-cam.com/video/kHPMuuseXlw/v-deo.html.
Tomahawk DIY Thank you for replying to my comment. I appreciate it very much. I am sure it will help.
I would doubt there is enough heat at 21 watts to cause the glass to warp on the bulb. I believe oils are only a problem with high intensity bulbs. For instance a front light bulb.
The 7443 bulb (on tail/reverse for too sienna 2008) can go in two ways. The bulb is listed as 21W/5W. This means one takes more energy. Do they both produce the same brightness? If so, then care should be taken to get the brake light wire with the 5W bulb not the 21W. This would save energy while driving with lights on???
I appreciate the captions for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing!