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Toyota Camry Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a brake, turn signal, side marker or reverse bulb in the tail lights of an XV50 7th generation 2012 to 2016 Toyota Camry.

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2013 Camry Tail Light
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Open Trunk Lid
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Pop Out Center of Fastener
This automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners of the XV50 7th generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Toyota Camry in replacing a burnt out tail light bulb.

Owners of other Toyota, Scion or Lexus vehicles such as the Yaris, Corolla, Matrix, RAV4, Prius, Tacoma, Tundra, Sienna, FJ Cruiser, Venza, Highlander, Avalon, 4Runner, Land Runner, Sequoia, IS 250, ES 350, GS 350, tC, xB, xD, iQ and FR-S may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

Replacement tail light bulbs with their part numbers are as follows: Brake # 7440, Turn Signal # 7440A or 7440NA, Rear Side Marker # 168 (W5W or 2825) and Reverse # 921.

The only tool needed to replace any of the bulbs is a small flat head screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool.



 
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Plastic Fastener Removed
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Cargo Net Hook
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Press Button In Center
The first two steps are to open the trunk and move to the side of the vehicle with the burnt out tail light bulb.

Then locate the two fasteners at the rear corner of the trunk that secure the carpet liner in place.

To remove the upper round black plastic fastener, first pry out the center piece with the flathead screwdriver and then remove the entire fastener.

Remove the lower cargo net hook fastener by first pushing in the circular button and then pull out the entire piece.

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Cargo Net Hook Removed
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Pull Aside Trunk Carpet
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Brake Light Bulb Socket
Once the two fasteners have been removed, you can pull the trunk carpeting back to reveal the three tail light bulb sockets.

The brake or "stop" lamp socket is located at the bottom of the tail light, the turn signal is just above it and the small rear side marker socket is at the outer edge of the housing.

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1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise
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Pull Old Bulb Straight Out
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1/4 Turn Clockwise
Grasp the black plastic brake light socket at the bottom of the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn counter clockwise before removing it.

Pull the old brake light bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new # 7440 bulb.

Re-insert the bulb back in to the tail light housing and rotate the socket 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place.

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Remove Turn Signal
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Pull Out 7440A Bulb
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Install - 1/4 Turn Clockwise
Rotate the light grey plastic turn signal bulb socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it straight out of the housing.

Pull the old turn signal bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new amber colored # 7440A or 7440NA bulb.

If you plan on keeping your Camry for a very long time, I'd recommend buying Sylvania 7440A "LL" (Long Life) bulbs.

Re-insert the turn signal bulb in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it in place.



 

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Rear Side Marker Socket
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Pull Out Old # 168 / W5W
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Re-Install Side Marker Bulb
Rotate the small light grey side marker bulb socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it straight out of the tail light housing.

Pull the old side marker bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new 5 watt miniature wedge base bulb such as the W5W, 2825 or # 168.

Re-insert the side marker socket back in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place.

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Replace Carpet Liner
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Pop In Top Fastener
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Replace Cargo Net Hook
Replace the trunk carpeting and push in the round black plastic top fastener.

Insert the cargo net hook fastener and push it in to place.

Double check that the cargo net hook fastener is secure before re-attaching the cargo net.

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Test New Tail Light Bulbs
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Reverse Bulb Housing
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Fasteners On Trunk Lid
Test the new tail light bulbs by having someone step on the brake pedal and activate the hazard signals.

The reverse light bulb is located within a separate housing on the trunk lid.

Locate the two round black plastic pop rivet fasteners on the underside of the trunk lid that holds the carpet liner in place.

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Pry Out Center of Fastener
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Remove Plastic Pop Rivet
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Pull Back Trunk Lid Liner
Pry out the center part of the fastener first before pulling out the entire piece.

Once you have removed both fasteners, pull back the trunk lid carpet liner to access the reverse bulb socket.

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1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise
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Pull Out Old # 921 Bulb
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1/4 Turn Clockwise
Rotate the light grey reverse bulb socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it straight out of the trunk lid.

Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new # 921 bulb.

If you would like to have brighter reverse lights, install some compatible replacement 921 LED bulb.

Re-insert the bulb in to the trunk lid and rotate the socket 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it in place.

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Replace Trunk Lid Carpet
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Push In Carpet Fasteners
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Testing New Reverse Bulb
Replace the trunk lid carpet and push in the two pop rivet fasteners.

Test the new reverse light bulb by having someone step on the brake pedal and place the transmission in reverse.

For more, check out my other 2012-2016 Toyota Camry DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.
 

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