Toyota RAV4
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement Guide
How to replace a burnt out license plate
light bulb in a 3rd generation 2006-2012 Toyota RAV4 with picture illustrated
steps.
 2012 RAV4 License Light |
 Insert Flathead Screwdriver |
 Press Tab To Right |
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automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners
of the third generation (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012)
Toyota RAV4 in replacing a burnt out license plate light bulb or
upgrading the bulb to a brighter LED unit. Owners of other Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles such as the Corolla, Camry, Matrix, Yaris, Tacoma, Prius, Tundra, Sienna, FJ Cruiser, Venza, Highlander, Avalon, 4Runner, Land Cruiser, IS 250, ES 350, GS 350, RX 350, FR-S, iQ, tC, xB, and xD may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement license plate light bulb is part # 168 from manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, Eiko, Putco & PIAA. You may also use other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the # 158, 194, W5W, 2825 or a compatible LED unit. The only tool needed to access the bulb is a standard flathead screwdriver. |
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 Pull Out Light Housing |
 1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
 Pull Out Light Socket |
| Insert the blade of
the flathead screwdriver in to the small rectangular slot on the left side
of the license plate light housing. Gently pull the release tab to the right to release the housing and pull it down out of the cargo door. Rotate the tan plastic light bulb socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it straight out of the housing. |
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 License Bulb & Socket |
 Pull # 168 Bulb Straight Out |
 1/4 Turn Clockwise |
| Pull the old
license plate bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new #
168 bulb. You could also choose to install some brighter LED bulbs. Insert the new bulb and the socket back in to the light housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. |
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 Insert Light Housing |
 Snap In Retaining Clip |
 Test New License Bulb |
| Re-insert the right
side of the housing first and then snap the retaining clip on the left back
in to place. Test the new license plate light bulb by turning on the headlights. For more,
check out my other
Toyota RAV4 Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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