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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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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  • @Mike_Barker
    @Mike_Barker6 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Crazy that this video has over 4500 views now! Thanks for tuning in guys and gals!!

  • @user-zq6pj5jo8j

    @user-zq6pj5jo8j

    6 жыл бұрын

    16,274 views

  • @billm23456

    @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

    @Mike_Barker

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ouch! Well if removing the bumper is easy then it wouldn't be so bad.

  • @NilmaBostonRio1

    @NilmaBostonRio1

    5 жыл бұрын

    46K You deserve even more than this. Thank You!

  • @Mike_Barker

    @Mike_Barker

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's crazy! I'm glad it's helped a few people.

  • @timcoates2817
    @timcoates28175 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @aprilb9888
    @aprilb9888 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @Mike_Barker

    Жыл бұрын

    Amazing!!

  • @goodmanbellamy5556
    @goodmanbellamy55566 ай бұрын

    Thank you for a simple straightforward no nonsense instructional video-Wow!

  • @DrifterMarz
    @DrifterMarz4 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @ajones5683
    @ajones56835 жыл бұрын

    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

    @mateuszpbp2789

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh lovely

  • @PatTheRiot

    @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.

  • @jeffgriffith8822
    @jeffgriffith88224 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ericplanck7081
    @ericplanck70815 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I was having troubles getting the cover off, watching this video taught me how. Thanks Mike.

  • @kevinincalifornia17
    @kevinincalifornia172 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I would not have been able to replace my bulbs so easily without your video. It only took 10 minutes.

  • @vanefly20
    @vanefly203 жыл бұрын

    This video was so helpful, thank you! It was a bit tricky but I ended up changing the bulb and now it works! 🙏🏻👏🏻

  • @bratarilanturi280
    @bratarilanturi2807 ай бұрын

    Very useful this video and also details regarding the bulb. Thank you for your effort

  • @juliebaker9490
    @juliebaker94908 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @irinawarning4482
    @irinawarning4482 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks !!! Very straightforward and to-the-point video. One of the lights died yesterday, so will use your tips today!!!👍👍

  • @msad6802
    @msad68025 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @thehiddendoor6478
    @thehiddendoor6478 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jarrodporter361
    @jarrodporter361 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @SeriousBeats
    @SeriousBeats5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Got a rav4 2015. Appreciate the help!

  • @elainedunn59
    @elainedunn59 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @princehakeemali
    @princehakeemali2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jadejones9803
    @jadejones98034 жыл бұрын

    I don't comment on videos but this was so helpful and I immediately liked you from the intro, thank you so much!

  • @manuelsaritaterrero5337
    @manuelsaritaterrero53375 жыл бұрын

    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,

  • @strutz6482
    @strutz6482 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @whyarentyousmiling
    @whyarentyousmiling Жыл бұрын

    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!!!

  • @greg9647
    @greg96475 жыл бұрын

    I have the same car. Bulb burned out last night. You saved me some time. Great video.!!

  • @alexfelder2
    @alexfelder26 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @sherryp4779
    @sherryp4779 Жыл бұрын

    Best video for changing the headlight. Just straightforward and no mumbling.

  • @PecosHank
    @PecosHank Жыл бұрын

    Thanks dude.

  • @francism.9201

    @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?

  • @toddwood3634
    @toddwood36342 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, right to the point good camera angles and not a lot of talk! Well done!

  • @anelson8293
    @anelson82932 жыл бұрын

    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...

  • @daughterofeve711
    @daughterofeve7114 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! Perfect amount of info in a short amount of time!

  • @NilmaBostonRio1
    @NilmaBostonRio15 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU!!!! For the first time ever, I could make it!

  • @hectorvaldez542
    @hectorvaldez5422 жыл бұрын

    Mike, this is a great video! Like you said, the passenger side was a bit tricky, but not that bad. Thank you for sharing!

  • @tomeward8
    @tomeward84 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @Mike_Barker

    Жыл бұрын

    It can be a stubborn little cover!!

  • @sorgan_d4569
    @sorgan_d45692 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for keeping the video short and concise. Very helpful.

  • @michelfiliatrault7320
    @michelfiliatrault73206 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @alexfelder2
    @alexfelder23 ай бұрын

    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

    @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

    @Mike_Barker

    3 ай бұрын

    That's odd... Maybe the connection not be 100%...? I've never run into that.

  • @matesl73
    @matesl732 жыл бұрын

    Changed lightbulb myself. Saved time and money. Thx

  • @johnmarlborough3460
    @johnmarlborough3460 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent !!! So very helpful !!! THANK YOU !!!Amazing how difficult it is to change headlights nowadays without help like this.

  • @Bassomatic
    @Bassomatic2 жыл бұрын

    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 :)

  • @dkv95035
    @dkv950354 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mike! Your video made my bulb changing experience easier than ever. Appreciate the upload.

  • @Mike_Barker

    @Mike_Barker

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's great! I'm glad to hear that you found it useful!!!

  • @kpsr.8435
    @kpsr.84355 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video tutorial👍. I was able to change my headlights in less than 15mins.

  • @waynewellens
    @waynewellens3 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @abdulquadriolawin6585
    @abdulquadriolawin65852 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so so much for this awesome video. Literally just did this in less than 5 minutes.

  • @pakoulor1941
    @pakoulor19414 жыл бұрын

    Love this video! It gets to the point and you do an incredible job at describing what's going on :)

  • @Mike_Barker

    @Mike_Barker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words! I try to describe them as best I can.

  • @whenpiratesattack
    @whenpiratesattack Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @mayploy6869
    @mayploy68699 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for such a clear and simple explanation.

  • @armandorodriguez4621
    @armandorodriguez46215 ай бұрын

    This is excellent. Thanks a lot. Very rewarding to be able to change it on my own! Thanks!

  • @hankrosen
    @hankrosen2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. This helped me get the job done ✅

  • @billstoneman9865
    @billstoneman98656 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what looked like the impossible became one of the easiest tasks - thanks to you video.

  • @SuperSmellyBob
    @SuperSmellyBob2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video, I was able to change them. Thanks!

  • @kathryngrossman2852
    @kathryngrossman2852 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks to your helpful video, my husband and I switched out my car's headlight bulbs very easily. Good video!

  • @edwinoliveras8221
    @edwinoliveras82214 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @jessicarowling1913
    @jessicarowling1913 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @michaelbitner9910
    @michaelbitner99103 жыл бұрын

    Well-made and helpful video. Thanks for making it!

  • @user-we9oe6pr3e
    @user-we9oe6pr3e4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @huseyinozkaya6403
    @huseyinozkaya64035 жыл бұрын

    Woooow. You really helped me. I fixed it myself. Thanks for this video.

  • @jwhitkin1
    @jwhitkin12 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks Mike!

  • @bowtechlover1
    @bowtechlover1 Жыл бұрын

    Great video!!! I enjoy how you explain things. I appreciate it!!

  • @carriesorenson9758
    @carriesorenson97585 жыл бұрын

    Mike, this video is great! Made changing the bulbs in my 2015 RAV4 super easy!

  • @Mike_Barker

    @Mike_Barker

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey Carrie thanks for the compliments. I'm really glad that's it was helpful to you!

  • @bforman1300
    @bforman1300 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @bobbeck8697
    @bobbeck8697 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mike. This was a lot of help, My appreciation to you sir.

  • @samanthahall6205
    @samanthahall62055 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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!

  • @MrAlexleon13
    @MrAlexleon136 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. The video was short and straight to the point. Your video made it so easy to change my bulbs.

  • @Mike_Barker

    @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.

  • @user-ze1bk1nx7d
    @user-ze1bk1nx7d9 ай бұрын

    Great description and video!

  • @ScottPerratti
    @ScottPerratti6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!! Was ready to pull whole headlight out to get the low beam changed!! Great job!!

  • @Mike_Barker

    @Mike_Barker

    6 жыл бұрын

    Scott Perratti - your welcome! I'm glad the video helped you get the light changed.

  • @gkchayes1
    @gkchayes15 ай бұрын

    Well lit. Well paced. Well explained.

  • @mikeyjoon
    @mikeyjoon5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for clear and detail instructions/video. A++

  • @Smitt7691
    @Smitt76912 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks for making it easy to understand.

  • @user-ou1tm8zv3w
    @user-ou1tm8zv3w Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU! I did it! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!💯😊

  • @daveodigie4906
    @daveodigie49062 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!! Very informative. Thank you so much for the teaching.

  • @mattthom1259
    @mattthom12592 жыл бұрын

    Great quick explanation video

  • @rlindley22
    @rlindley22 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. Thanks for the help.

  • @natashamcnaughton282
    @natashamcnaughton2825 ай бұрын

    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!!

  • @garlandsau1
    @garlandsau15 ай бұрын

    Thanks man! Explanation was very simple.

  • @donclise3137
    @donclise31375 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the help Mike. Merry Christmas.

  • @Mike_Barker

    @Mike_Barker

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey Don! Merry Christmas to you too!

  • @terrymiddleton
    @terrymiddleton2 жыл бұрын

    very helpful...thank you for doing this video. Super easy to replace.

  • @The_Old_Wolf
    @The_Old_Wolf2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this helpful video!

  • @brockoffcampus
    @brockoffcampus4 ай бұрын

    Video was very helpful - thank you!

  • @barryhall9329
    @barryhall93294 жыл бұрын

    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

    @Mike_Barker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @redal35
    @redal35Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @user-zq8kj1gq2b
    @user-zq8kj1gq2b8 ай бұрын

    Worked perfectly. Thanks so much.

  • @AmjadKhan-ng2xk
    @AmjadKhan-ng2xk2 жыл бұрын

    A detailed, simple and quick solution...very nice

  • @copiedoffme
    @copiedoffme6 жыл бұрын

    Super nice job with this video. Very clear and concise directions. Thanks

  • @Mike_Barker

    @Mike_Barker

    6 жыл бұрын

    no problem James! Thanks for the nice comment. 👍

  • @SQLUniversity
    @SQLUniversity8 ай бұрын

    Mike Barker, awesome video! So quick and clear!

  • @stephenbrown5844
    @stephenbrown58444 ай бұрын

    So simple explanation mate😉👍❤️🇬🇧fantastic

  • @idodubrawsky1986
    @idodubrawsky19862 жыл бұрын

    Great instructions. Works for 2015 RAV4. This was easy and took only about 3 minutes. Like I said, great instructions!

  • @theoriginalchefboyoboy6025

    @theoriginalchefboyoboy6025

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ditto...

  • @andreseungyeobsong4899
    @andreseungyeobsong48996 жыл бұрын

    Best video ever!! Thank you!!!

  • @townandotowing
    @townandotowing3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a quick and simple video.

  • @ericellsworth3471
    @ericellsworth34716 ай бұрын

    This great!!! One of the best videos I have seen for car diy!!!

  • @hg2460
    @hg2460 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks it's easier than I thought it would be I will try

  • @Christymxiong
    @Christymxiong Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for teaching and sharing!!🤩❤👍🙏

  • @beledtojesuschrist1953
    @beledtojesuschrist19536 жыл бұрын

    Bro thank you and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

  • @janestockton3702
    @janestockton37023 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mike...I appreciated your help!!!

  • @IllinoisREI23
    @IllinoisREI23 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the video! Made it painless to change the bulb.

  • @melissablovely71
    @melissablovely713 жыл бұрын

    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

    @Mike_Barker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amaaaaazing! Glad I could help

  • @MacSpartan913
    @MacSpartan9133 жыл бұрын

    Great video, with the link to the bulb. Perfect.

  • @alyssawhite7344
    @alyssawhite73446 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Was able to switch mine out in less than 5 minutes thanks to this video!

  • @Mike_Barker

    @Mike_Barker

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @happybakery6387
    @happybakery63873 ай бұрын

    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 😅

  • @carolynsmith9184
    @carolynsmith91842 жыл бұрын

    Very nice explanation!

  • @constanzasofia3003
    @constanzasofia30033 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Very well explained! Congrats!!!!