How to Change 2013-2018 Toyota Rav4 Headlight Bulb!
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How to Change 2013-2018 Toyota Rav4 Headlight Bulb! Updated with headlight bulb links for 2013-2015 as well as 2016-2018.
I recently had to replace the headlights on my 2013 RAV4 and figured that I should share the process for other who were wondering about it. This DIY will help you out.
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2016 - 2018 - amzn.to/3STH70K
It's very easy to do with no tools required!
Follow along with the video and then DO IT YOURSELF!
Personally I recommend changing both at the same time. When one goes out that's usually a sign that the other will fail soon too.
ALSO!!! DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS OF THE BULB! THAT WILL POTENTIALLY SHORTEN THE BULB LIFE!!!
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Wow! Crazy that this video has over 4500 views now! Thanks for tuning in guys and gals!!
@user-zq6pj5jo8j
6 жыл бұрын
16,274 views
@billm23456
5 жыл бұрын
31,954! This is great, some GM vehicles require the front bumper to be removed to change the bulb.
@Mike_Barker
5 жыл бұрын
Ouch! Well if removing the bumper is easy then it wouldn't be so bad.
@NilmaBostonRio1
5 жыл бұрын
46K You deserve even more than this. Thank You!
@Mike_Barker
5 жыл бұрын
It's crazy! I'm glad it's helped a few people.
I'm late to the party but my daughter just bought a 2014 Rav4 and one of the bulbs just went out. This is an EXCELLENT no-nonsense, very well made video. Thank you!
I found your video over a year ago when the driver's side light went out. It was so informative and easy that I found it again today when the passenger side went out. Thank you for making it so easy that even a petite 60+ yo could do it!!
@Mike_Barker
Жыл бұрын
Amazing!!
Thank you for a simple straightforward no nonsense instructional video-Wow!
This was fantastic! I'm so used to DIY videos that are wordy and such a pain to get through and this was simple and straight to the point. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video. I have never replaced a bulb in a car before and I was a bit nervous but determined to do some of my own basic car maintenance this time around. You made it look as easy as it is. As my luck would have it, a brake light just went out, but now I’ve got a bit of confidence that I can do that one by myself as well. Again huge thanks.
@mateuszpbp2789
Жыл бұрын
Oh lovely
@PatTheRiot
Жыл бұрын
The tail lights are actually the hardest on the rav4 😂 I decided to do them all when one went out in the middle of winter -20c. Never again.
Thanks, Mike!! Fantastic. Like the other guys, the plastic cover took awhile to get off. But alas, your instructions were spot on. SO appreciate it.
Great video! I was having troubles getting the cover off, watching this video taught me how. Thanks Mike.
Thank you! I would not have been able to replace my bulbs so easily without your video. It only took 10 minutes.
This video was so helpful, thank you! It was a bit tricky but I ended up changing the bulb and now it works! 🙏🏻👏🏻
Very useful this video and also details regarding the bulb. Thank you for your effort
THANK YOU! This video made it super easy to change out the low beam bulb in my RAV. Knew exactly what I was looking for and had it done in just a few minutes.
Thanks !!! Very straightforward and to-the-point video. One of the lights died yesterday, so will use your tips today!!!👍👍
IMPROVEMENT: Great video! I could not have done this without your information. I did find that the washer filler is flexible, held in place with a snap fastener. I used a small coin to pop up the center, and remove the fastener. This gave me excellent access to the passenger side bulb.
Hi Mike, Thanks for making this video. While I've changed out headlight bulbs on older models of vehicles, I was at a complete loss when I popped the hood of my wife's new 2013 Toyota Rav4 & noticed the housing around the headlights. You helped make an apparently complicated matter simple. What's more, your extra advice on changing out the passenger side bulb saved me from yet more needless frustration, since that's the bulb that I needed to change out. Once again, thank you for all of your advice, I sincerely appreciate it.
Hi Mike, thanks for sharing this video. When I started playing it, it automatically went to the part I needed. The left housing for the daylight running bulb was a little stubborn turning. Your tip about where to place your hands helped me to get the cover loosed easily. I noticed the old bulb was a little stuck too but got it out and switched with the new bulb. Thanks again.
Thanks! Got a rav4 2015. Appreciate the help!
Thanks so much the dealership wanted 85 dollars change it. I got 2 for 30. And followed your easy instructions. Saved lots of money and feeling of accomplishment.
Just changed our headlight bulb on our 2014 Rav 4 and it was an easy process. The most difficult part was getting the cap off to get access to the bulb. Thank you for your helpful video. Feeling good we did not need to pay someone to do this.
I don't comment on videos but this was so helpful and I immediately liked you from the intro, thank you so much!
Thank you very much man! It took me five minutes like you said. You definitely made this procedure easy to understand and easy for anyone to do,
Your video gave me confidence that I could replace the light bulb myself. I have a 2017 Rav4 and thank God, there is no plastic cover. Just twisted the light bulb socket and out it came. Thank you!
Man your Heaven sent 😅 I’ve been asking all the dudes in my family to help me change it, watched this and did it myself. 😁 Thanks!!!
I have the same car. Bulb burned out last night. You saved me some time. Great video.!!
Saved my life bro. I was feeling abit weak never changed the bulb. And I did not break anything. Awesome and I didn't electrocute myself either.
Best video for changing the headlight. Just straightforward and no mumbling.
Thanks dude.
@francism.9201
5 ай бұрын
Wild Pecos Hank comment?!? My 2015 rav4 headlight went out so I picked a random KZread video and see the tornado snake wrangler himself! Did hail take out your headlight?
Awesome video, right to the point good camera angles and not a lot of talk! Well done!
Great how to Video!.. ... and WELL DONE TOYOTA for making it simple and not having to remove the entire front end to change a simple headlight bulb...
Excellent video! Perfect amount of info in a short amount of time!
THANK YOU!!!! For the first time ever, I could make it!
Mike, this is a great video! Like you said, the passenger side was a bit tricky, but not that bad. Thank you for sharing!
It was tough to remove plastic cap (very tight), but once that was done, rest was easy. Maybe I am just getting weak in my golden years. Video was VERY helpful. Thank you.
@allthingsharbor
Жыл бұрын
That tight cap is why I am here - I thought I must be doing something wrong. I wasn't ... except not grabbing and moving the cap with enough force !
@Mike_Barker
Жыл бұрын
It can be a stubborn little cover!!
Thank you for keeping the video short and concise. Very helpful.
I just replaced the bulb on the passenger side! The cap was tight but I followed the comments suggesting wd40 to loosen it. Got some pliers and it helped moving the cap to pop it off. Great video! Thank you!
Thank you Bro I only had 23 for the bulb, and they wanted to charge me 60 bucks at the garage. Went to Walmart got the bulb and I changed it, with your help. Thanks again.
@alexfelder2
3 ай бұрын
Question? I changed the bulb and it was fine then it went out. I checked and the pig tails in the cover melted and the bulb melted at the contact point what caused that?
@Mike_Barker
3 ай бұрын
That's odd... Maybe the connection not be 100%...? I've never run into that.
Changed lightbulb myself. Saved time and money. Thx
Excellent !!! So very helpful !!! THANK YOU !!!Amazing how difficult it is to change headlights nowadays without help like this.
Thank you!!! My ex used to do all of my maintenance on my 2014 Rav 4. I need a bulb change now and this made me know I can do it myself :)
Thanks Mike! Your video made my bulb changing experience easier than ever. Appreciate the upload.
@Mike_Barker
4 жыл бұрын
That's great! I'm glad to hear that you found it useful!!!
Thanks for the video tutorial👍. I was able to change my headlights in less than 15mins.
Thank you! Mine was on the left (funny, none of these videos show the passenger side where you have to get your hands behind the washer reservoir) One extra note I would add is that casing turns tight. You really have to give it a hard turn and it does not give much. Popping it out is also hard as there is not much room. I was able to do it without taking off the reservoir tube. Thanks again!
Thank you so so much for this awesome video. Literally just did this in less than 5 minutes.
Love this video! It gets to the point and you do an incredible job at describing what's going on :)
@Mike_Barker
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! I try to describe them as best I can.
Great video, Mike. It's 2022 and my lightbulb housing cap that must be turned has no tactile/audible click. I was spinning and getting frustrated. Heard your recommended 1/8th twice and was able to force it off without breaking anything. Popped new bulb in before my better half had a long road trip this morning and was able to fix it under ten minutes. Kept a spare bulb in the glovebox in case we have a roadside need for a new headlight. Liked, commented and sub'd. Great work, king. This is the best explanation on youtube for this should-be simple task.
Thank you so much for such a clear and simple explanation.
This is excellent. Thanks a lot. Very rewarding to be able to change it on my own! Thanks!
Thanks. This helped me get the job done ✅
Wow, what looked like the impossible became one of the easiest tasks - thanks to you video.
Amazing video, I was able to change them. Thanks!
Thanks to your helpful video, my husband and I switched out my car's headlight bulbs very easily. Good video!
My friend, thank you for the video ! I like your entusiasm ; I can see that you really enjoy helping others. Thanks. Your friend from Puerto Rico, Edwin
Thanks you for this video. I have a 2106 XLE and I did not have a cover. However, I was able to replace the lightbulb by following to the second step and third step. You made my week!
Well-made and helpful video. Thanks for making it!
Thanks Mike!!!! I was trying to figure out how far that cover had to rotate as mine wasnt popping off no matter where I put it. But once in that sweet spot as you show it comes off easy. Easy job on the drivers side anyway.
Woooow. You really helped me. I fixed it myself. Thanks for this video.
Great video, thanks Mike!
Great video!!! I enjoy how you explain things. I appreciate it!!
Mike, this video is great! Made changing the bulbs in my 2015 RAV4 super easy!
@Mike_Barker
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Carrie thanks for the compliments. I'm really glad that's it was helpful to you!
My driver side bulb went out 2 days ago. There are so many things I used to be able to do for myself that I am no longer able to, but this I can manage. Thank you for your help!
Thank you Mike. This was a lot of help, My appreciation to you sir.
First let me say, I never comment on KZread videos, but I just had to today. Thank you so much for this video. I just changed my RAV4 lights. This non-automotive gal just saved herself a heap of money and is feeling very accomplished. I come from a generation of “Oh no little lady, you’d better let a professional do that!” So I’m feeling pretty good right about now.
@Mike_Barker
5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome Samantha! I'm really glad that you found the video helpful and that you were able to do the work on your own. I honestly can't relate to being brought up an atmosphere like that though. I'm pretty sure my mother would have scolded me if I hadn't made any comments like that!
Thank you. The video was short and straight to the point. Your video made it so easy to change my bulbs.
@Mike_Barker
6 жыл бұрын
+Alexander Leon that's great! I'm glad that you were happy with the length of the video. It something that I try to be aware of when editing.
Great description and video!
Thanks man!! Was ready to pull whole headlight out to get the low beam changed!! Great job!!
@Mike_Barker
6 жыл бұрын
Scott Perratti - your welcome! I'm glad the video helped you get the light changed.
Well lit. Well paced. Well explained.
Thanks for clear and detail instructions/video. A++
Great video! Thanks for making it easy to understand.
THANK YOU! I did it! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!💯😊
Awesome!!! Very informative. Thank you so much for the teaching.
Great quick explanation video
Awesome video. Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the great tips. I noticed you skipped most of replacing the bulb on the passenger side. That's the side that generated a few curse words when I was struggling to remove the bulb without scraping up my hand 😂 Both bulbs are replaced relatively painlessly. Thanks again for the instructions!!
Thanks man! Explanation was very simple.
Thanks for the help Mike. Merry Christmas.
@Mike_Barker
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Don! Merry Christmas to you too!
very helpful...thank you for doing this video. Super easy to replace.
Thank you for this helpful video!
Video was very helpful - thank you!
Thank you so much for your video. It took me about 5 minutes to change both low beam bulbs. I did remove the connector for the windshield washer reservoir which made working on that side so much easier.
@Mike_Barker
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
Great video, very clear and concise. For anyone having trouble opening the light covers, try turning clockwise after going past the 1/8 counterclockwise mark, it usually gets it to pop out. Also, a strong piece of rope or paracord is really useful for getting additional leverage on the rotating plate, hook it around the main tab and manipulate the direction with rope.
Worked perfectly. Thanks so much.
A detailed, simple and quick solution...very nice
Super nice job with this video. Very clear and concise directions. Thanks
@Mike_Barker
6 жыл бұрын
no problem James! Thanks for the nice comment. 👍
Mike Barker, awesome video! So quick and clear!
So simple explanation mate😉👍❤️🇬🇧fantastic
Great instructions. Works for 2015 RAV4. This was easy and took only about 3 minutes. Like I said, great instructions!
@theoriginalchefboyoboy6025
2 жыл бұрын
Ditto...
Best video ever!! Thank you!!!
Thank you for a quick and simple video.
This great!!! One of the best videos I have seen for car diy!!!
Thanks it's easier than I thought it would be I will try
Thanks for teaching and sharing!!🤩❤👍🙏
Bro thank you and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
Thanks Mike...I appreciated your help!!!
Thank you so much for the video! Made it painless to change the bulb.
Thank you so much for this!! I was able to change both headlights on my own! After, I did my best impression of Tim the Toolman Taylor "Arr Arr Arrr"😉
@Mike_Barker
3 жыл бұрын
Amaaaaazing! Glad I could help
Great video, with the link to the bulb. Perfect.
Thank you! Was able to switch mine out in less than 5 minutes thanks to this video!
@Mike_Barker
6 жыл бұрын
Nice!
Thank you, you saved me! I could do this on my own while wearing a sundress so anyone can do it. The lid was hard but W40 worked fine and it helps I'm not weak even if I'm 50 yo and just 108 lbs. I feel so empowered thanks to you 😅
Very nice explanation!
Great video! Very well explained! Congrats!!!!