04 Tacoma 3rd Brake light install

this is just a how to video bc we couldn't find one on KZbin

[@snail415]

While you were in there, I would have gone ahead and replaced both the master cylinder and the transmission filter. 🤣

[@andrewray45]

These guys made this job harder than it needed to be. Just take the Christmas tree clips out and pull the headliner. There’s enough room to get the nuts off the back and place the new one in. Save a lot of time too!

[@MikeLaRock88]

That's what I did. Even if the liner comes out the side, you can slide it back in easy without taking all that off. The guy did it the "right" way though, I just wanted to see if it was screws or bolts underneath

[@bendunster8859]

Thanks for the info. I’ll give this a shot first before I tear the whole thing apart. My brake light is shorting and blowing the brake light fuse so I get to have the pleasure of doing this soon.

[@Crawlerjamie]

Thanks.

[@majestcpotat085]

Hell yeah a stupid video.

[@kennethpritchard2230]

Thank you very much. A much needed video. Since I watched your video I used a dremel to cut out the center of the original fixture. Then held the nut and screwed both sides off. At that point I was able to use the clips and install the new LED brake light like you showed. If you don't want to keep your old fixture that saved me from having to do anything inside the truck. Thanks again. At first I thought the old seal was kicking my butt.

[@way75mit9]

In case you're still watching Mr. Pritchard, I want to thank you for your information, because You saved me so much headache, my 01 Double cab has the same setup, and I was about to send my new brake light kit back because i didn't want to deal with removing the head liner just to replace the light, again thanks sir !!!

[@kennethpritchard2230]

@@way75mit9 I'm just glad it helped somebody. That was the only good video I could find at the time.

[@itsmemagna808]

You dremeled the middle of the light?

[@itsmemagna808]

@@way75mit9 how did you do it i also have a 01 double cab, did it clip in or do i need wiring work

[@7UpYors]

Ok so when i tell you this, you and other viewers that bought this same LED light will be like WTF. So look, There is NO need to cut the wires. The plug WILL fit perfect. All yall have to do is: with a very small flat head screwdriver, on the LED plug push down slightly on the 2 male pins to align them with the female pins in the OEM plug. And thats it. It will clip on like if it was all OEM. You welcome.

[@icanfartloud]

We made a "don't learn from us vid".

[@7UpYors]

@@icanfartloud ok makes sence now.🤦

[@dbakgaming6344]

It worked! Thanks man!

[@gerardoortega59]

Man that is really allot of work. Great video though. Thank so much guys!

[@IRONBBB]

Thanks for your helpful video. My light was working fine, just wanted a better looking brighter light. If I knew it was this much work...I would not of bothered bit it's dine now, thanks again.

[@bendunster8859]

Thanks for the video. I knew this was going to be a total PITA to do. Seeing it done once will make it a bit faster though since I know what to look for and what to take apart.

[@mikedohracks7552]

Bro thank you I was able to change this brake light with the help of your video 🙏 I have a single cab and I didn’t have to rewire anything it was perfect fit

[@michaelts88]

Mike Dohracks Thats awesome. I'm so glad it helped. Shoot me a pic of your truck on Instagram @never_satisfied_builds

[@alesadventures2870]

Thank you for this video this was actually extremely useful!!!

[@mariorotundo9167]

Thanks for your time making this video. It really helped

[@rangertexas7376]

Thank you for the video, it really helped to fix mine. Good job!

[@dgilvani]

Forget this! Im just going to repaint it with clear paint. ☺️

[@TheBuzz240]

Jesus Christ I didn’t think it was this fucked to replace. I’ll stick with stock

[@dallasbrooks4210]

Greatly appreciated bro, I like it so much better

[@michaelts88]

Happy to help

[@michaelwelschmidt9338]

You can just cut the bolt heads out from the outside with a Dremel tool. Cut through plastic. You don’t need to mess with the headliner. You’re throwing away the old light. Why preserve it at the expense of ruining your headliner?

[@kitsamson5416]

Haah! Seems I didn't even read Kenneth's comment properly. Looks like he cut-off the center portion of the lamp enclosure and then reached the retaining nuts through the access hole to hold them in place, so he could unscrew the bolts from the front. I planned to do this yesterday but pushed it to late PM because it was too hot. I wrongly understood that he "Dremell-ed off" the carriage bolt heads directly from the lamp assembly and once it was off, just "fished" for the broken parts through the access hole. It turned equinox pretty quickly yesterday so I wasn't able to do anything. Looks like your approach is still the most efficient way of removing the 3rd brake lamp enclosure if you're no longer going to use it.

[@kitsamson5416]

Hello Merk - I've been meaning to do the same R/R on my '03 Tacoma. My brake light lens has gotten grossly faded, but I've always been fazed by the unnecessary complication of loosening the headliner. I mean, to replace a light enclosure that appears so misleadingly simple??? But still, I want to thank you for your work on this clip. It gives me a better idea of the access hole. Meaning, I can just "Dremel Off" the retaining bolt heads (per Kenneth Pritchard below), and then fish out the broken bolt-shafts/nuts through the access hole.

[@kennethpritchard2230]

I'm glad that info came in useful. I was so glad this video was on here. It was the only one I could find. If you have any questions I'll watch the comments.

[@blocdgaf5069]

Thank you for this video it did definitely help me ! Where did you get your third brake light from I got mine from top gear automotive and it didn't come with the mounting hardware and the plug-in is the wrong one! Thx

[@jamesrussell4216]

Do you have a link for the light you bought thanks

[@victorrios8536]

What size is the Sackett?

[@tko6196]

Humm...can't you just go though the back window..

[@richardfalig6176]

Thank you

[@flynnliamperry]

G video

[@Jmunoz1675]

Wow, what a pain in the ass 😅. I think I'll be returning my after market light 😂

[@pierrelopez2]

@MERK of NSB where can I get some of the screw bracket holders. I watched this video thinking it was easy, then after taking everything apart I figured out I don't have the holders

[@michaelts88]

You may have to reuse the bolts that came off if your light didn't come with the screw brackets

[@pierrelopez2]

@@michaelts88 do you have a Instagram , that way I can send pics of what I have

[@michaelts88]

Same as KZbin. Merk_of_nsb

[@johncornwell8549]

Thanks for this one. Lol.

[@gasmonkey5152]

Just did it on my 95 4x4. Had i known how involved it was i wouldn't of bothered with it. Sheesh. Thanks for the help .

[@MysteriousSystems]

wait until he finds out he can drill the heads off and replace it with screws and holders in 15 minutes

[@bibbymills6996]

I break my light because off stupid bolt

[@chrisreynolds4301]

better have alot of patience and know how for this job, I am returning mine, not worth it !!!!

[@scottlockridge4676]

I can't see anything, so the video is terrible. The lighting is terrible. Shadows hide what you need to see. Guys, did you even look at your own video?