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How to Replace License Plate Bulb 2005-16 Toyota RAV4

Created on: 2019-09-17

Find out how to replace the license plate bulb easily yourself with the steps in this how-to video

  1. step 1 :Servicing the License Plate Bulb
    • Press the tab on the license plate light housing
    • Lower the housing and turn the socket counterclockwise
    • Pull the bulb straight off of the socket
    • Press the new bulb to the socket
    • Turn the socket clockwise
    • Press the license plate housing into the rear hatch

What's up, guys? I'm Andy from 1A Auto. In this video, I'm going to show you how to replace the plate light bulb on this 2010 Toyota Rav4. If you need parts for your vehicle, click the link in the description and head over to one 1AAuto.com.

So, to get this plate light assembly out, I'm just going to use a straight blade screwdriver. I'm going to need two screwdrivers. I'll use a pocket screwdriver and a straight blade screwdriver. So, there's a little lever right here. This is the lock, and then you can take the other screwdriver and pull it up. Now, just twist this to the left, the socket. Slide it out. There's the lens assembly. To replace the bulb, just grab the bulb and slide it out of the socket.

Take the new bulb. This is a 194 bulb. Line it up with the socket and lock it in place. Now, take the socket, line it up with the lamp, and lock it in place. Now we're going to slide this part in first and lock that in place.

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