Rav4 Brake Light Replacement

Tips on how to replace the brake light bulb on a 2013 Toyota Rav4. Links to items mentioned in video:
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[@alexandrascott313]

Thanks for the video. This is the fret time I’ve ever fixed anything on my car. Feeling so empowered!!!

[@denniswalden8899]

Iii

[@denniswalden8899]

Oi

[@magoobee1]

How could anyone give this video a thumbs down, unless you are an auto mechanic and this is taking business from you. It literally took me longer to find the tools than to replace the bulb. The one thing to add to the video is you do not need a second person because you can position the tail light so you can see it from the drivers seat when testing the brake light.

[@iamirish4361]

This video just keeps on helping people! Changed both of my bulbs today. Didn't realize there was a second different bulb as well in the housing, but just confirmed this in the manual. Thanks for a great, clear and concise video.

[@Iscaper]

Glad it helped!

[@hectorguz77]

This is how every DIY video should be. Straight and to the point. Thanks

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Hector for watching.

[@KBDesign4]

Thank you so much for this video!! Good close ups, highlights, tips and simple to follow. My challenge was getting the cover off without knowing how it attached internally and worrying about breaking plastic.. Once I saw the video it was clear You saved me time and money.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Karen, I appreciate the feedback.

[@tammbruce99]

Excellent tutorial. The Toyota manual does not mention either locator post. The manual does suggest to pull the lamp assembly directly backward. There was so much fossilized crud holding tight that the trick with the screwdriver worked nicely. I padded the screwdriver so I wouldn't crack the break (brake) light assembly like Brandt F below. Thanks for sharing Brandt. I have the same kind of Timex analog watch - nice touch.

[@adrianalvarenga6877]

Very clear instructions. From the recorded audio, to the instruction itself - well done.

[@angelacurran1510]

This was a huge help, the brake light went out on my 2014 Rav4, both sides in a 1 week period. Great video.

[@AndreiIosub]

Thank you! Saved me a trip to the repair shop (they scheduled me next week) so very happy to have fixed it my self using your super clear instructions.

[@Iscaper]

Glad I could help!

[@GustavoLima-mq3il]

Short, sweet and thorough. Good sound, excellent video annotations (arrows). Accelerated when detail is not needed, but slowed down or frozen when we need the detail. Great job.

[@carolineevail]

Used these instructions on my 2015 RAV4 and my brake light change was a success. Thank you!

[@scottbaker9301]

Very helpful and thorough. Giving the part number was next level.

[@Iscaper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jarrodporter361]

Thank you. Was very helpful and easy to follow. Took me about 10 min to replace and verify everything was working. Easy fix.

[@Iscaper]

Glad it helped

[@jarrodporter361]

@@Iscaper thank you.

[@videomax1951]

Layman's terminology used made it simple and easy to understand. Thank you so much.

[@themirrorredimages]

Very helpful. I was stuck after removing the bolts and after watching your video, used a key to pry the light out. Thank you very much!

[@IslandBoyYT]

Awesome video. Very well explained. Just did this on my RAV, no issues. 5 minute job! Thanks for sharing!

[@thormatt2963]

Great video...today a brake light replacement, tomorrow an engine overhaul.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching.

[@wongel2024]

Easy and clear step by step instruction. Thank you. God bless you.

[@Iscaper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@solomonijale371]

wonderful & Crisp presentation from Sydney Australia-Cheers and thank you so much, Sol

[@Iscaper]

Hello Australia, thanks for watching 🙂

[@kbentubo]

Thanks for short and sweet. I knew how to get at it, glad I checked first which direction to release the post from the grommet!

[@Iscaper]

Glad it helped

[@jimsomethingelse9493]

I replaced both brake lights just now following your instructions. The left went well, but the right chipped the light housing where the screwdriver pressed against it. Fortunately the chip is concealed once the liftgate is closed.

[@shannononeil4021]

Straightforward and clear. Thank you!

[@Iscaper]

You're welcome!

[@ranbirkins]

Excellent video....fast forward in parts was great, plus narration and explanation. But I especially love the intro graphics....please tell me how you did it!

[@Iscaper]

I used VideoScribe software.

[@theteslacitystories7337]

Great! Super easy and saved me lots of money. Great video! Thorough and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@RobertodeMattos]

Thanks for the excellent video! It saved me a trip to the dealer!

[@Iscaper]

Great to hear!

[@MrCoolplayer99]

Just fixed my wife's RAV4. Everything was just as described here. Thanks!!

[@margaretd7191]

Thank you for the video to replace the brake light bulb on my RAV4. Easy Peasy! 👍😎

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Margaret for watching.

[@jpgiuliotti]

Thanks. Well produced - it is concise, simple and efficient to watch.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks J.P.

[@fansalarmslightingetc]

My great-grandparents have a 2018 Toyota RAV4

[@rickc2222]

screwdriver ended up cracking the plastic - used my hand - jammed my fingers in on the lower right corner area and pulled straight back while wiggling a lot - mine was stuck on there really good. put a dab of grease on the ball bit and now it comes out much easier.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Rick for the information.

[@danasquire8733]

Excellent how-to video - thank you!

[@Iscaper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aliciat4173]

THANK U FOR MENTIONING 3/8 INCH. Every other video i watched failed to mention which inch size.

[@Iscaper]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lb9422]

Thanks. Just replaced the brake light blub in my daughters 2013 RAV4.

[@jnajda1257]

Thank you for the information. I'm going to do my lights tomorrow ❤

[@Iscaper]

Good luck!!

[@kmeccat]

You do amazing tutorials! Subscribed!

[@Iscaper]

Awesome, thank you!

[@TadashiBM]

Thanks for Super easy to follow step by step instructions.

[@rafaelmora8219]

Very helpful, I replaced mine (same side) today easily, thanks for sharing this video.

[@greeneyesjackson9434]

Thanks and yes it is much cheaper than the dealer. Explained with such simplicity. xoxoxoxo. Thanks so much.

[@Chartreuse03]

Thanks! Tricky to get cover off, but screwdriver did the job.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching.

[@buninoy28]

Same! Thanks for this video. I feel like I know everything now and I wanna open my own mechanic shop. 😂

[@mariachi7010]

Extremely helpful. Very organized, professional. Thank You Sir.

[@aero77]

Great video I wonder how many tail lights you have saved with this videp

[@AnnEvelyn7]

Yes, I was able to do this myself and your instructions were spot on. Thank you!

[@Tryn2BQ]

Great instructional video. Thank you!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Ben.

[@michaelharrington5914]

I just did both sides on our 2014 RAV. Be aware that there are two plastic guide pins, one upper and one lower. Take great effort to pull the housing back as straight as possible. I broke one off...

[@Iscaper]

Good information, thanks for posting.

[@AboutLivingston]

Excellent instructional video !

[@jaschembra]

10 minutes, just like you said!! Thanks for a great video... all I needed to get was the 10 mm from my husband as he was leaving for work. :)

[@Iscaper]

That is awesome!

[@badouba9376]

Je viens d'acquérir une Rav4 2017 dont l´un des feux stop ne marchait pas. J'ai déjà remplacé par deux fois l'ampoule hors service ....Je soupçonne un court circuit. Cela est il possible sur un seul côté ? En attendant d'en savoir plus, je vais essayer encore en permutant cette fois les lampes...

[@MasterDedalius]

Gra. Also works to open and get rid of the water inside. So you safe replacing the whole brakelight because water somehow went in.

[@safisafari2223]

Great video, same procedure for RAV 4 2015 xle.Thanks!

[@andrewminty3250]

Thanks so much!! Perfect video - anyone can do this..wonder what the stealership would charge..took less than 5 minutes..like 3 mins..awesome!!

[@Geeksq]

What about the long brake light on 2017 Rav

[@Meadinhand]

Thanks, This just saved me a bunch of money!

[@JoseJimenez-jw1ou]

Your video was so helpful thanks so much!

[@jimsomethingelse9493]

A superbly done video. Thanks

[@gilbertogonzalezr9353]

Very helpful, thanks

[@Iscaper]

Thanks, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@DebitAdams]

Do you know the number for the reserve lights?

[@ccgrulke]

Yep, that's exactly what I needed to know. Thank you.

[@joemiller4433]

The part about using the screwdriver was very important as the manual just says to pull straight out.

[@t.r.sexton5100]

Thanks, Man!!! Very helpful !!!

[@danielbaker3285]

Getting the housing off is most of the trouble. Prying the back off is key. The side slides, but not straight out. It angles away from the car. So the whole thing gets pulled out, and away.

[@Iscaper]

Good tips, thanks for posting.

[@angelah7119]

Thanks. You saved me a lot of $$$$$.

[@steveretiredandcranky]

EXCELLENT video!!!

[@SpAcEjAmZ]

Thank you!

[@ericvanzytveld9034]

Thanks much. Big help.

[@bmfreida]

Following this guide unfortunately cracked the housing on the left break light assembly where you are meant to pry the housing with the screw driver...

[@MCReast-hb3xo]

Prefect!

[@hawkfeather8]

It worked perfectly, thanks.

[@em7lycan]

What's the name of that 3-piece wrench?

[@Iscaper]

3/8 drive ratchet, short extension & socket.

[@em7lycan]

@@Iscaper thanks!

[@EastCoastSlots]

Thanks! Nice Video

[@terencerucker3244]

Great video, Thanks

[@OFFBEATMAMA]

Thank you!!

[@Iscaper]

Welcome!

[@RV-vo7dx]

7443 standar or 7443 ck?

[@Iscaper]

I think the bulb I used was standard.

[@Intrafacial86]

I love these videos not so much for the how-to but the how-NOT-to - aka “you see this part? Don’t f*** with it” lol

[@stewartistvan5198]

Perfect video...thank you!!

[@Kxji]

Can you show how to remove the inner tail light?

[@michaelfalu4590]

You are amazing

[@sarav5333]

thank you...great video!!!!

[@charleswebber2549]

Thank you

[@jegros01]

Do not use a flathead to push the light out. Instead push the light towards the rear. I followed his advice to use flathead to pry and took a chip of the shell out of the corner

[@checkmate2049]

Got the correct bulb but for some reason it is loose and won’t stay intact. Anyone have the same problem??

[@bunnandjenn9405]

Thanks

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching.

[@carlfunke9410]

Excellent, thanks

[@strwbrylmntea7920]

Hey

[@akoikaw9291]

Thank you very much :-)

[@hammergohammer012]

you can touch the bulb with your fingers..brake light bulb is not halogen

[@asvpjerryyy1811]

He knows

[@mkme2358]

Could not pry. Start Ed cracking plastic

[@alleyoop5185]

And if one goes bad, u might as well replace the other side at the same time!

[@asvpjerryyy1811]

It’s the same one

[@jayk3783]

As I was removing both taillights. The plastic on the side and inner part broke off.. Toyota's are nothing but cheap plastic parts all over there cars won't be buying another.

[@slayerdude10]

toyota wanted 170 from me to do this.. yeah no thanks lol

[@greeneyesjackson9434]

Thanks and yes it is much cheaper than the dealer. Explained with such simplicity. xoxoxoxo. Thanks so much.

[@ordinaryguy6869]

Excellent how-to video. Thank you.

[@omegalgo297]

Thank you!

[@erick.frimpong3263]

thanks

[@TotalHealthTurnAround]

Thank you!