How to Fix a Toyota Camry Brake Light

Eventually all light bulbs burn out. Over time the same is true for your Toyota Camry brake lights. Fixing the brake light is only a matter of replacing the burned out bulb with a new bulb and is a relatively easy task you can perform yourself without the need for a skilled mechanic or special tools.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

things you'll need:

• 5W type C brake bulb

1. • 1

     Open the driver's side door and pull the trunk release switch. Open the trunk.

   • 2

     Find the rear light assembly cover in the trunk. Note that it is a hard plastic rectangular cover directly behind each rear light assembly.

   • 3

     Locate which light needs replacement and make a mental note. Have a partner look at the brake lights while you depress the brake petal, if you are unsure.

   • 4

     Grasp the sides of the cover firmly and pull it open. There is a hinge on the outer side of the cover.

   • 5

     Locate the center bulb. This is the brake light bulb.

   • 6

     Twist the bulb and connecting electrical boot counterclockwise and pull it directly out of the light assembly.

   • 7

     Remove the bulb from the electrical boot by pulling it directly out.

   • 8

     Insert a new 5W type C brake light bulb into the electrical boot. Push the bulb directly into the boot until it is snugly connected.

   • 9

     Insert the electrical boot back into the light assembly, lining up the pins on the boot with the cut-out sections in the assembly. Twist the boot clockwise to secure it.

   • 10

     Test the brakes and have a partner check to make sure the new bulb is working properly.

   • 11

     Swing the cover closed and press it until you hear an audible "click." Close the trunk.