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2013 Toyota Camry Rear Brake Light Bulb Replacement

If one of the rear brake lights on your 2013...

iFixit Library 2012-2017 Toyota Camry Easy 5 - 10 minutes Guide 155960
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Before you begin

If one of the rear brake lights on your 2013 Toyota Camry is not working, this step-by-step guide will show you how to properly replace it and save money from taking your car to a mechanic. This is a relatively easy fix for almost anyone. No prior experience working on vehicles is required. This fix can be done in less than an hour with the appropriate tools. The only tools needed for this job are a spudger and a pair of latex gloves. For the parts, I've typed out the specific lightbulb required to follow this step-by-step guide successfully. This replacement is necessary for any car owner because the rear brake not only signifies when you are breaking while driving but also makes the car more visible at night. Not replacing this light can lead to more significant issues, such as miscommunication on the highway when driving. When opening the new lightbulb from the package, wear gloves and avoid touching the lightbulb with your bare hands. If done so, the light bulb's life span will not last as long as mentioned on the packaging.

Step 1

Repair step

  • Be sure that your car is completely turned off.
  • Pop the trunk open.
Step 2

Repair step

  • Use a spudger to pry out the two smaller fasteners inside the trunk.
  • Push on the hook fastener to remove it.
Step 3

Repair step

  • Peel back the canvas on the side where you are replacing the bulb.
  • You will begin to see the cables connected to the rear light.
Step 4

Repair step

  • You will see three connections; a brake light, a turn signal light, and a parking light.
  • The one we will be replacing is the brake light bulb, the biggest connection of the three.
Step 5

Repair step

  • Turn the bulb counterclockwise from the outer connection portion (the black part).
  • Pull the old light bulb from its connection.
  • This may be a bit difficult to pull apart, but not tools are required.
Step 6

Repair step

  • Before handling the new light bulb, wear latex gloves or something to cover your hands. Handling the bulb with bare hands will shorten the light bulb's life span.
  • Plug the new light bulb into the connection by pushing until you hear a click.
Step 7

Repair step

  • Place the connection into its slot and turn it clockwise to ensure it stays in place.
  • Follow Steps 2 and 3 in reverse.