Headlight replacement and LED upgrade 2002 Toyota RAV4

[@zapcity8992]

Lube it up those plastic push pins was probably the greatest advice I've ever received on the internet

[@coolcoolercoolest212]

The commentary is pretty fun.

[@guillermoortiz392]

Thanks god you still have your 1997 Rav4. I appreciate so much your RAV4 videos. Still waiting the video of the rear differential supports ;) Thanks a lot Paul.

[@LabCoatPaul]

I'll be working on the differential soon. The good news is everything I haven't fixed yet, is still broken and will get a video.

[@ALU_MOE]

PRAISE THE LORD FOR THIS COMMENT HAHA. THE '97 RAV FROM PAUL HAS BEEN MY ONLY GO-TO REFERENCE FOR MY '99 RAV. I WAS ABOUT TO HAVE A FAT FIT IF THERE WERE NO MORE '97 RAV VIDS =D

[@cameronwang6774]

Great video, always love your RAV4 content. Hello from New Zealand

[@LabCoatPaul]

Hi! Thanks for watching!

[@eNigma22223]

Thanks, Ive been looking for a video of this for my 2002 Rav4 2 door. This was easy to follow and straigt to the point, as always. Thanks a lot!

[@joechicago5687]

Always enjoy that you're very detailed and you add your pro and cons of your own work. I too will probably go with cleaning the existing headlights and adding the LEDs thank you for sharing

[@mariomolnar3184]

So a polish + LED bulbs would have been better? :)) great camera work and information as always

[@LabCoatPaul]

Thanks! Yes, although the new headlights look nicer, the old headlights worked much better. I recommend polishing the headlights and getting LEDs. If you must have the brand new clear lenses, buy Toyota parts.

[@mariomolnar3184]

@@LabCoatPaul Yup. DEPO were a bit more expensive than TYC when I recently changed my headlights, but my original Valeo ones were still better. But new Valeo ones were 3 times more expensive, just not 3 times better. Gotta find the best balance if you're not a frequent night driver

[@chriskisloski7424]

​@@mariomolnar3184 Valeo are original? I thought depo were

[@mariomolnar3184]

@@chriskisloski7424 i have a peugeot 207, so idk about your car specifically

[@chriskisloski7424]

@@mariomolnar3184 gotcha, I got a 2002 Rav4. Appreciate it brother

[@calx66]

Perfect! Exactly what I was looking for as I am about to change my head light units this weekend and this is very informative, thank you.

[@kip6905]

Awesome simplicity! Thank you!

[@richlew]

Perfect instructions, can I buy you a beer?

[@queenknyoki5447]

Thank you this was very informative. Can you do more tutorials on this car please

[@LabCoatPaul]

I'm currently editing a few more of these videos. :)

[@queenknyoki5447]

@@LabCoatPaul much thanks 👍🏾

[@maGaaRewEakiGnOraNtcoWaRdS]

Nice installation and repair demonstration. 👍

[@LabCoatPaul]

Thanks! 👍

[@dkimbell12]

Dude, you are making killer content! Much appreciated!

[@WatchmanDownunder]

Very helpful, thank you

[@WRG2024-h7k]

You don't really have to buy new headlights, if the original headlights have no cracks or defects, you can wet sand, then polish compound then wax them for a clean clear finish. That's what I did on my 2004 rav4 they look good as new. Also lasfit led lightbulbs are better quality.

[@toyotabrony]

I’d rather replace with a brand new pairs for full crystal clear headlight projector or reflector. U will not get the same results as brand new oem headlight assembly replacement, maybe close but not close enough.

[@toyotabrony]

I will agree to that. Lasfit is my #1 the most recommended brand, #2 is Auxito, and my favorite #3 for as a set it and forget led replacement bulbs is sylvania zevo. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@jhingleparas8235]

Hey Paul do you have an idea where can I find the headlight bulb reflector, one of mine was broke. Or do u have a spare one? Thanks a lot Paul for your well detailed video.

[@sihatch93]

The oem headlights price wasn't so bad. You would've been happier with the OEM than those TYC aftermarket headlights.

[@LabCoatPaul]

Yup. They say hindsight is 20/20. The new headlights are definitely a bad copy of the Toyota headlights.

[@davidevans1128]

Virtually all replacement parts from China, are inferior to OEM Japanese components. I'm done w Chinese parts .No more! Like Paul, experienced Chinese axles are junk I had a new PSteeribg pump, that had 2xs more play than the 109k orig..I threw it in n the trash. Ordered motor mounts .yep ...didn't fit correctly..and a few others ...I kept em too long to return .so there only for emergency parts... BUY OEM JAOAN & Be happy. YES IRS MIRE $..BUT SPEND THE $$ YOUR ALREADY SAVING $ BUY DRIVING A 20 YEAR OLD CAR...BUT WHAT THEY BUILT!

[@KAA99]

Hey hi Paul, my name is Kevin, I'm from Costa Rica, I hope younare doing fine. Paul, today I bough a rav4 2004 however, I'm facing an issue with the passenger's headlight, specifically with low beam bulb, so I noticed through this video at minute 4:30 you showed it up that bulb. Paul, dp you mind by sharing the part number of that bulb? If can, I really appreciate it.🙏🙏🙏

[@LabCoatPaul]

It's an H4 or 9003 bulb

[@Donii-TV]

What is the best correct way to place them, with the LEDs facing up, down, or left, right?

[@georgeday5901]

Did you adjust new lights?

[@uptownfinish21]

This was a great video. You shared exact what we needed to see

[@gblqhclassic]

Hello, do you know where I can buy the opaque interior reflector 3:15 ? thank you

[@jacquescorsiflex2011]

Probleme, après avoir changé les ampoules, je n’ai plus le voyant allumé sur le tableau de bord

[@BruceGirard]

The replacement is a straightforward process but my RAV4 has DLR on the headlights,(Canadian model) which cause the headlights to flicker rapidly unless they are actually turned on manually. Can anyone address this problem?. The DLR circuit seems to be a mystery and there is virtually no information on it online.

[@LabCoatPaul]

The DRL relay receives a signal from the computer and switches ground to the low beams. The ground comes from the left side fender apron. You need to check the DRL relay. Make sure the terminals aren't corroded. Try swapping the relay with another relay that fits. It's possible the ground is bad. Is your car rusty, or has there been body work done on the left front side? Go to my patreon and download the factory service manual that includes wiring diagrams. No subscription required. Click on any RAV4 video, scroll down until you see RAV4 service manuals.zip You're looking for EWD200.pdf page 82

[@CarlosContreras-gk9gp]

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[@angelomunguambe8874]

How can have spare part I'm mozambique

[@naikki]

What happened to the old RAV4?

[@LabCoatPaul]

If you look closely, you'll see it sitting next to the newer RAV4 a couple times in this video.

[@bionikperez3942]

What are the tire specs on this rav4? 🤔

[@LabCoatPaul]

The stock tire size for a 2002 RAV4 is 215/70R16. This car had 225/60R16 tires on it.

[@PrimeMatt]

It would have been good to see the LED bulbs in the original headlights before you swapped them out

[@toyotabrony]

Putting led bulbs behind this oxidation headlight will diffuse or disburse the light output like a flood light, and gives an off color temperature like green-ish kind. And it’s no good.

[@gnarkill32]

Aiming lights?

[@LabCoatPaul]

Watch the video at 9:24 to see how to adjust the headlights.

[@tipsandtricks3635]

Did you buy this car?

[@LabCoatPaul]

Nope! I just did a few repairs on the 2002 RAV4. I still have my 1997 RAV4.

[@tipsandtricks3635]

@@LabCoatPaul keep up the good work man you’re an inspiration to all rav4 owners including myself

[@angelomunguambe8874]

How much l

[@PJSinohin]

how many motorist been blinded so far? reflector type housing + LED = bad for oncoming drivers

[@toyotabrony]

You only get blinded by the wrong type led bulbs. The Auxito - M3 H4 led bulbs that matches the specs as the halogen bulb, will not blind others. That’s a fact. As long as it retains the same beam pattern. That’s good.