Hyundai
Tucson License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out license plate
light bulb in the tailgate of a 2nd generation 2010 to 2015 Hyundai Tucson.
2014 Tucson License Lights |
Left License Plate Light Housing |
Remove Phillips Head Screw |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the 2nd generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015)
Hyundai Tucson SUV in changing a burnt out license plate light bulb
in the tailgate door. Owners of other Hyundai and Kia vehicles such as the Accent, Elantra, Sonata, Azera, Veloster, Tiburon, Genesis, Lavita, Veracruz, Santa Fe, ix35, Equus, Cadenza, Forte, Optima, Rio, Soul, Sedona, Sorento, Spectra and Sportage may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement bulb is part number 168 which is available from various manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, Eiko and PIAA. You may also be able to use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the # 158, W5W, 2825, 194 or a compatible LED unit. The tools needed to replace the bulbs include a Phillips head screwdriver and a small flathead screwdriver. |
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Phillips Screw Removed |
Pry Out Light Housing |
Remove Housing From Tailgate |
Loosen the single
screw at the outer edge of the license plate light bulb housing by turning
it counterclockwise with a Phillips head screwdriver. Set the screw aside in a safe place. If the bulb housing doesn't fall down by itself, gently pry it out of the tailgate door with a small flathead screwdriver. |
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1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
Bulb Socket Removed |
Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
Rotate the light grey bulb socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it out of the housing. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket. |
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Old # 168 Light Bulb |
Push In New # 168 Bulb |
1/4 Turn Clockwise |
Push a new #
168 bulb straight in to the socket. If necessary, you may also be able to use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the # 158, W5W, 2825, 194 or a brighter LED unit. Re-insert the bulb socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it in place. |
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Re-Insert Wires First |
Tighten Phillips Head Screw |
Test New License Plate Bulb |
Re-insert the wires
and bulb socket at the inner edge of the housing in to the tailgate. Then gently push in the outer edge and tighten the Phillips head screw in the clockwise direction. Test the new license plate light bulbs by turning on the headlights. For more,
check out my other
Hyundai Tucson DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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