Replace a tail light assembly on 2012 Chrysler Town and Country

Today I replaced the tail light assembly on my minivan. Two bolts and some elbow grease was all it took!
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[@JacksonLuna-z4s]

Someone whom I have come to appreciate very much bought a used Town & Country, it came with a new tail light in the box. She asked if I knew how to replace it. I didn’t but I know now. Glad you shared this. I got this!

[@jamesdilorenzo5005]

Thank you for the video! Short and to the point. It took me a few minutes before I realized I had to push down on the black plastic tab instead of the red slide lock to get the connection apart. That's mostly on me. Thanks again. BIG HELP!

[@qstyk]

That tip about removing the socket at 2:45 was the exact thing I was searching for. Thank you for explaining that. Additionally, I thought it was clever, the way you made it a point to enter the video frame from one side and exit the other. You clearly put thought and effort into creating this video.

[@rmproute66]

A 10 mm socket is needed to remove the bolts

[@suezgol194]

Thank you. Needed that tip about the red latch to disconnect the lens. My replacement of the right rear lense went easier due to your great video.

[@indecisivelychaotic3920]

Thank you so much, this was such a lifesaver! I was able to get all the way to the unplugging part alone and while I was able to get the red part up I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to actually get it out.

[@brijhaunaporcha4329]

Looks like it's round Halloween time. Weather looks great!

[@johnsanchez246]

Thanks for the info! This video was the most comprehensive of the videos I watched to figure out the tricky release switch.

[@ChickFixUSA]

John Sanchez glad it helped!

[@ChickFixUSA]

Glad it helped you!

[@davidward9290]

Thank you ChicFix. Trying to figure out the wire disconnect procedure was more difficult because the connection was frozen and wasn't coming apart . Your clip on that process confirmed what i had assumed about the disconnect steps. So, I sprayed a little silicone lube on the connection and it eventually came apart, This also made reconnecting the new part easy as well.

[@ChickFixUSA]

Glad it helped!

[@marisastrow9064]

Thank you! I couldn't figure out how to get that wiring piece out until I watched your video! Push and pull, a cinch. Thanks again.

[@ChickFixUSA]

Glad it helped!

[@XGMT-CMP]

Could have spent $400+ at the dealership to replace/repair, but ended up buying a new one for $89 and it took all but 5 mins after watching your video. Thanks! p.s. be VERY careful with the unit because the colored plastic is brittle as heck. Don’t drop it, don’t press it hard against the body.. it will chip/crack.

[@DrButcher1971]

I have a 2012 caravan and the dealer wanted $500 CDN plus tax for a new light assembly (installed *sarcasm*). I picked one up from Amazon for $150 all in. Thanks for the video, that damn plug had me stumped! The tip about pressing the tab after you slide the lock down was what I needed, it slid out right away after that. When unplugging it is the toughest part of the job....

[@lindseyl7131]

Thank you! I took mine to a dealership and they quoted me $360 to fix this. Hah! So we said no thanks and went searching and found your video. Definitely ordering the part and doing it ourself.

[@billmason9750]

Thanks for the video. Greatly helped in installing tail light on my 2014. Did have a little trouble finding where to push to remove wiring harness, but otherwise a great help!

[@ChickFixUSA]

Glad it helped! In hindsight, I wish I had gotten better footage of removing the wiring harness, but in my defense, this was one of my earlier videos!

[@ScottRSmith1964]

Thanks for the help! Made my job of replacing just a bulb that much easier!

[@daveetter4573]

Watching you saved me allot of time. Thank you!!!

[@ChickFixUSA]

Dave Etter glad it helped!

[@jimbussey1888]

Excellent, especially how to disconnect that darn connector.

[@VICTORYOVERNEPTUNE]

thank you very much for this. the red switch thing was holding me up

[@earlybird8416]

hi can you answer a question by replacing the lamp will that also solve the prolem of no brake light also david

[@bigjoe2048]

Thanks for the video have to replace my light this helps a lot again thanks for taking the time to make this video

[@ChickFixUSA]

Happy to help!

[@danmiilnick9028]

Thanks for showing how to release that plug.. I was stumped till I saw your video.

[@ChickFixUSA]

Glad it helped!

[@Bio2Balance]

Thanks so much!!!! I did it!!!! Now, how do you change the front light bulb? They are hard to get to and I am confused.

[@azhotmom]

Thank you so much for this video...my local dealership told me this would cost $350 just for the part, plus labor cost. We ordered our replacement light from Rockauto.com. Only $99 and free shipping. Looks identical. Works perfect

[@ChickFixUSA]

I'm so glad it helped!

[@billmason9750]

Wish I had seen your post first. heard some of those after market where not aligning properly. Best deal I could find here locally was $172.00 and that was more than $100 less than other quotes!

[@jcprkr83]

Hello Great videos!! Please help. Any advice on turning off break light chime 2014 dodge caravan here

[@bradbuckner9496]

I did the same thing from rock auto. Only mine would not plug-in to the rock auto one because of the rubber gasket that was in the way. I will have a video out in a couple of days to show you what I’m talking about.

[@bradbuckner9496]

Hey lady, did you stop the video while you figured out the plugin assembly. Is the timer accurate for your whole experience.Or did you leave a whole bunch out.

[@ChickFixUSA]

The timer was accurate for the entire process, though admittedly I did not film close-ups of the entire thing. I have learned quite a lot in the five years since I filmed this video. At the time, my purpose was to encourage women to get over their fear of doing repairs like this. As such, I did not focus on the specifics, a fact which has apparently annoyed you. The channel has evolved drastically since then; more recent videos are far more thorough and complete, but remain free to viewers such as yourself.

[@bradbuckner9496]

@@ChickFixUSA What do you mean remain free to viewers such as myself? I have 3400 videos on KZbin, and nobody has ever been charged a penny to watch them. And if the women, as you say were to run into the trouble I did they would never attempt to fix anything themselves. Just saying you should’ve showed the public what actually happened. Never funny up a video. I have seen other videos where they cut out parts that caused major problems, extra expenses at the shop when I did take it in, and six hours of fiddle farting around not knowing that I could not get it done because I had watched a video where they did it. but they cut out the troublesome parts. Which makes it, a phony video.

[@ChickFixUSA]

@@bradbuckner9496 I'm not sure what you mean by women would never attempt to fix it themselves. Also when I click on your profile I see a total of 16 videos, all of which are travel related. But that does not matter. If you have a channel with 3400 videos, I would love to check it out, especially if it's car related. My point was that you are paying no money to watch a video that is five years old and made when I just started (which I humbly admit is not my best work). Also "never funny up a video" is not advice I would ever take. Why not funny it up? Life is short. If it's not your cup of tea, then just keep scrolling.

[@bradbuckner9496]

@@ChickFixUSA on the part where women would never attempt to fix something else in the future. I was referring to if they ran into the mess that I did trying to fix something as simple as a tail light and that plug-in BS. And I have a video going to be coming out soon on what I ran into that you didn’t talk about. And the word funny, talk text- should have been phony, Which it was Until my talk text fixed it too funny like it thought it should B. Sorry about that. I didn’t see that. I didn’t say that my videos were about cars. And the profile you looked at was an old channel from years ago. The one you should look at for my 3400 videos is, KZbinsharpensbest Thank you for responding and have a great day. And all I am saying is if you don’t show the whole process. the good, the bad, and the ugly people can be led astray and get into trouble.

[@ChickFixUSA]

@@bradbuckner9496 agreed, which is something I have learned over the last 5 years since this video was made.

[@deejaybutch3r]

Where did you buy the tail light assembly?

[@sallyverhoeven1362]

Just what i needed. > Great video

[@ChickFixUSA]

Thanks for watching!

[@coolguyschennai]

Thanks for the video. May I know where did you buy the replacement tail light assembly?

[@ChickFixUSA]

I purchased this from my dealership, but I imagine you could order it off of an auto parts website or Amazon. Just make sure you get the right one for your model

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

The Intro was cool! Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!

[@marielalizcano9229]

Wondering if you have changed a rear camera? I am having trouble finding a how to video. All I know if the back panel comes off 🤣🤣 Love ur videos they have helped me with my minivan so much!

[@joshugalde886]

It was easy to replace, but it won't work when plugged in. Replaced rear passenger side. Spent $105 at A1Auto. Good light, good price and service. I get a very rapid signal blinker light on the dash for a few seconds, then nothing. When depressing brake pedal or turning lights on, the entire light doesn't work from the exterior. Dealership says light is an LED. Have finally found OEM, but doesn't show up on any website to order. What's wrong with replacement??

[@ChickFixUSA]

I wish I could help on this, but without being able to see it I'm unsure. And sorry for the delayed response! Hoping you have it figured out by now.

[@dena3422]

We have the same issue. We cannot get the new one to "fully engage" and lock into place. Thus, the light does not work. We can't figure out what is wrong and don't want to FORCE the connection together in fear we may mess up the wiring.

[@jasonTpedersen]

Absolutely perfect. Everything went as it did in your vid👍😀

[@flyfreshkicks76]

where did you purchase assembly from?

[@ChickFixUSA]

I purchased it from my local dealership (which is why I did put a link in the description)

[@chaseng6549]

Not clear where you press after sliding the red tab. We couldn't detach no matter where we push and pulling with pliers.

[@brianfreeburg9107]

Thanks!

[@elvischamakese7464]

Lol should take you 2 min next time and are they 10mm bolts holding it in or 8am?

[@ChickFixUSA]

This was the first time I'd ever done this, so of course it took longer. And this was several years ago now, so I don't remember exactly what the bolt size was. Probably 10 mm though, since that seems to be the most common.

[@jmorales42081]

Thanks a bunch

[@Yellowamber17]

I just got quoted 489.00 just for the assembly kit and not including labor !!

[@marliseisrael3017]

Thank You so much 💗

[@joshugalde886]

Oh, 2013 Town & Country Touring L.

[@patti2252]

Did word for word and nothing happened

[@ChickFixUSA]

When you say "nothing happened" what does that mean? The light didn't work after you replaced it?