Thank you for being the only video I have found that shows a clear view of where that Tail Lamp is for replacement. Still can't unfasten it, neither could AutoZone because the lamp holder is plastic, but at least we know that it isn't the white electrical connector in front of it!

Great Video. I have to replace the hatch lens and would not have had a clue anout that hidden inner fastener. You saved me alot of grief. Keep up the good work.

Thank you for the only video to replace rav4 taillights

Video was great, followed it and took only a few minutes to replace taillight with no problems. (space in tail gate is very tight so that was a hassle but the video made that point)

Thank you very much just replaced mine, thankfully the stock outer bolt was only hand tightened so very easy to get out.

Awesome. Made it super easy.

J'ai changé le mien et c'est très facile avec ce vidéo, Merci et félicitations.

Awesome, thank you for taking the time to document this!

Great help. I used the same company he used. It saved me $40 bucks from the companies I was looking to get the parts from originally. that most inner nut is hard to get to.

Thank you bro I just change out mine.

Thanks man! Your a huge help. 👍🏼🙏🏼🎉🎊🗣👍🏼

Very helpful bro thank you

Thanks for the video !!!

Спасибо. Я тоже завтра проведу данную процедуру.

Thank you. That helps a lot.

Thanks for the video, was extremely helpful. I have a 16 w the LED setup. Getting my rav prepared for the dealer. Having the dealer replace all 4 lamps as the adhesive failed and all have clouding and condensation 👎🏻

@ChillDude01

6 жыл бұрын

Ugh, Sorry to hear that.

@SuperOldies13

4 жыл бұрын

Did you pay the tail lights or Toyota fault?

Buen video, son en total 5 pernos que sujetan el faro del portón? o es 4?

Great job ❤

My problem is on my 2017 rav4, the 2 bolts are covered by a metal panel and I cant figure out how to get that off to get to the bolts on the side of the lift... This is a great video and helped me figure out where the 3 bolts inside the panel are.

@pahick54

2 жыл бұрын

Same. Did you ever solve those outer bolts?

@michaellilliston8819

Жыл бұрын

In the link here there is a part in the middle of the demonstration that shows how to do this. The part that shows it is kind of chaotic but gives the info needed to remove this metal panel: 4 screws and 3 plastic insert pieces. Not hard at all once you see it except for a wire connection that you need to be aware/careful of. Good luck! kzread.info/dash/bejne/eqmjucyEhde4cdI.html

@michaellilliston8819

Жыл бұрын

also should add, the 4 bolts are 5/16th, no 10mm like everything else, at least on my 2017 Hybrid Limited.

Thanks

I have rav 4 2016 I can’t connect the small connector too the big one how do I get it in

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

I was thinking about changing all my exterior lights to leds back in 2022, all of the front lights have been done (aside from the side marker lights cuz the don’t want to come out and fog lights cuz mine 2015 LE doesn’t have it) and then it came to the taillights. I saw one video and instantly decided on to leave it how it is until any of them stop working cuz that’s very annoying. I was able to change the license plate lights and reverse lights easily and the inner taillights seem easy to change but the brake lights and rear turn signals aren’t and I would rather have the reds all look the same instead of having inner red lights that are brighter than the outer red lights when not applying the brakes.

I replaced the light and now both inside lights are not working. Thoughts?

Thanks dude, my taillights have condensation in them(2013), need to remove sooner or later, either fix or replace. Can i ask how much did it cost u for the new tailgate taillight?

@ChillDude01

5 жыл бұрын

The taillights were bought off of Amazon and they're the TYC brand which is a pretty decent aftermarket manufacturer. I can't remember how much they were though.

Does anyone know how to make sure the waterproofing rubber skirt between the light and window not going to be folded underneath the rear inner light after installation? I can’t make the rubber seal go over my new rear inner light after installation. Is it because the part I bought is not genuine? Thanks!

Thanks so much I had a brand new rav4 and I backed out and smashed in a post thing and my whole tail light was just destroyed, thanks for the info

Whether the new item is original is the price of the item

This is very helpful except that there is an insulation trim piece that covers the two outside nuts of the trail light assembly. This is on the RAV4 2017 Hybrid Limited. I can not figure it out. Would it be possible at all the add a followup video showing how to remove the/replace the tail light assembly on the RAV4 2017 Hybrid Limited?

@michaellilliston8819

Жыл бұрын

Found answer to problem: In the link here there is a part in the middle of the demonstration that shows how to do this. The part that shows it is kind of chaotic but gives the info needed to remove this metal panel: 4 screws and 3 plastic insert pieces. Not hard at all once you see it except for a wire connection that you need to be aware/careful of. Good luck! kzread.info/dash/bejne/eqmjucyEhde4cdI.html also, should add that the 4 bolts are 5/16ths, not 10mm like all the rest, at least on my 2017 Hybrid Limited.

I have a Rav4 (2015). I can change my taillights to the model (2016-18). The reverse of 2016-18 is down in the rear bumper and in 2015 it is up, next to the parking, brake, directional. Another question: In the same way the front 2013-2015 can be replaced? for 2016-18.

@ChillDude01

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Vesh, If the lights are seperated, you will have to do the same. You will have a lot more work ahead of you to change the style of the lights. I do not know what you would have to do for a conversion. I would guess that you have some electrical plugs to change, wiring to route and testing of the system when you're all done. Its typical for manufacturers to 'referesh' a style by changing bumpers and lights on their model cars. It appears that these tail lights are the same shape and likely have the same 'base' where they changed the lenses and light design. You should be able to follow the video to remove the earlier version taillights. Good luck!

I wish it was that easy on the XA30 models 2005-2012. You got to remove almost half the rear panels to get the tail lights out. :(

How do you replace the rear drivers side bumper light.

@ChillDude01

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know Allan, I haven't had to replace that yet. I imagine you would need to remove the rear bumper cover to access those lights. They might have a screw or two holding them in on the back side of the bumper cover.

Where did you order the parts and what you call on that you replace first...I have a broken the same of what you have but the one on the door is okey only the side ..I have a broken one on the driver side my Rav4 is 2018 model not a 4wheel drive...just woke up then I saw it broken and plastic parts of the broken is all under the car just in my driveway...don't know who did it...anyway thank you for this video...

@ChillDude01

4 жыл бұрын

This was a friends car and I believe they got them from Amazon. TYC is the brand.

is this the same process to remove the tail light assembly for 2012?

@ChillDude01

5 жыл бұрын

It's probably fairly similar, but I can't really say how similar since I have never replaced one. There might be other videos that would help.

I watched your video so I could change my tailgate light assembly. The bolts on the outside of the tailgate are covered up by the insulation trim for the door and a black frame that holds it on. I tried to take the bolts of that off but the just seem to spin and not get any looser. You did not show how to expose the outside bolts. Could you give me some guidance?

@ChillDude01

6 жыл бұрын

Michelle, What year is your vehicle? The 2017 model I did this work on had exposed bolts on the edge of the tailgate without a trim piece. There could be subtle differences even in the different trim levels of the same year. Toyota might have also changed the design of specific parts between the years too.

@seashell410

6 жыл бұрын

2017 LXE

@DynomonZ

6 жыл бұрын

Did you ever figure out how to remove the black trim piece ?

@alecspop

5 жыл бұрын

How did you take off the black frame that covers the two outside bolts?

@potacle

4 жыл бұрын

I'm also blocked on doing this repair as I can't seem to find a way to remove the black trim on my 2017 XLE.

Why didn't you change the bulb instead of changing the whole thing? I have 2015 RAV4 what should I do then ?

@ChillDude01

6 жыл бұрын

The tail lights were broken, but the bulbs and harness were okay so they didn't need to be replaced. If you need to change one of the bulbs, you can do that by pulling the bulb straight out and replacing it by pushing a new one directly back in.

Wait! So are you saying I can get the 2017 lights, body kit, etc for my 2015 rav4 ?

@ChillDude01

4 жыл бұрын

Whoa. No. When manufacturers do visual updates like they did with the RAV4, they will also often times change mounts, locations, wiring harnesses and a whole host of other hidden things. The lights themselves from what I could tell with a limited internet search have a similar bolt mounting scheme. I do not know if the harnesses are the same or can interchange. I know nothing about any other parts of the RAV4. If you want to swap other panels, that is something you should do your own research on.

@slow_rednline4874

3 жыл бұрын

2013 to15 are identical, it 16 to 18 they changed things a bit, 19 20 21 are completely different

Awesome video bro! Maybe someone can help me though? I got the 2 pieces for the passenger side done and the outer piece of the driver side done but can't get the driver inside piece off. I removed all the nuts but it seems stuck somewhere in the center even with that nut off. I tried hitting it but didnt help. Any ideas?

@ChillDude01

5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't have thought the drivers side would have been different! Can you tell where it is being held up at by moving the lens around? There could be another nut holding the assembly on. Did you get the hard to reach nut closest to the center off? It would require you to move your hand in an unnatural direction, but there is one towards the center.

@bsiese

5 жыл бұрын

@@ChillDude01 yeah I got the hard to reach one. That's where the hangup is happening. I removed that nut so I know that's not the issue. I wonder if its rusty or something on the inside somewhere? It just seems locked down in that area?

@ChillDude01

5 жыл бұрын

@@bsiese Are you doing a replacement on the lens? Does the replacement have a second nut somewhere else? If you're going to replace it, I would be inclined to break it off if you could. However once you do that, you're pretty committed to removing anything stuck on there.

@bsiese

5 жыл бұрын

@@ChillDude01 yeah I've been yanking on the lens pretty good! I'm committed to breaking it if I have too! It just wont come off lol. I'll take another look at it today and update you on how it goes.

@ChillDude01

5 жыл бұрын

@@bsiese Good luck! Take a look at your new one and see if there is a second stud where a nut could be hiding. Sometimes the manufacturer doesn't make them identical from left to right to fit things inside of the hatch door.

the white clip dude. i like how you skipped that part.

Had burned out bulb (Sylvania 7443) in 2017 RAV4 taillight. 2 bulb pack, at Advance Auto, over 11 bucks!!!! Highway robbery. I told the wife, if I had the time, I'd rewire for the old standard 12 v bulbs which would probably last just as long at a fraction of the price. If they keep creating dollars out of thin air in the trillions, the dollar isn't going to be worth ten cents, and those bulbs will be 100 bucks a pack.

Change the title of your video since you only show the one and not the outer light

@ChillDude01

3 жыл бұрын

I show you how to change the inner light assembly