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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

How to Change a 1995 Cheverolet 1500 Taillight

Changing the taillight on your 1995 Chevy 1500 series pickup takes just a couple minutes and requires only basic hand tools. The bulb used in the taillight is a 3157 bulb, available at any auto-parts store or through the Chevy dealership. If changing the bulb on one taillight, its a good idea to change the bulb on the other taillight at the same time. Since both bulbs can be expected to last about the same amount of time, youll be less likely to have another light burn out right after you change the first one.

Instructions

Open the tailgate of your Chevy and locate the two mounting screws in the side of the bed just inboard of the taillight assembly. Remove the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver and set them aside.

Pull the taillight assembly away from the body of the truck, locate the wiring harness connector on the rear of the assembly, and remove the plug by releasing the locking tab and pulling the connector free.

Locate the bulb holder retaining bolts on the rear of the assembly. Remove the screws with a socket and ratchet, then separate the bulb holder from the taillight assembly. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and replace it with a new 3157 bulb.

Position the bulb holder back on the rear of the taillight assembly, install the two retaining screws and tighten them with a socket and ratchet. Do not over-tighten the screws or you will crack the taillight assembly.

Push the wiring harness connector into the rear of the taillight assembly, locking it into place. Position the taillight assembly on the truck body and install the two retaining screws, tightening them with a Phillips screwdriver. Close the tailgate.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

How to Replace the Taillight Bulb for a 2005 Toyota Tacoma

Replacing the taillight bulbs on the Toyota Tacoma pickup is a simple project to undertake in the driveway or garage at home. The Tacomas taillight bulbs sit in plastic assemblies; you can reach a bulb only by removing the corresponding taillight assembly from the truck. There are two bolts that hold each taillight assembly in place, and there are two stubborn pins on the back of the assembly that snap into clips on the outboard edge of the taillight. The entire process will take about 10 minutes; it requires only basic hand tools to complete.

Instructions

Open the tailgate of your Tacoma and locate the two 10mm bolts that secure the taillight assembly through the side of the cargo bed. There are several bolts in there; you want to unscrew the ones that dont have a washer under them.

Remove the retaining bolts with a 10mm socket and ratchet, then grasp the taillight assembly with both hands and pull it straight back. It will not come off easily, but it will come off.

Locate the three bulb sockets on the back of the taillight assembly; the center one is the taillight/brake-light bulb. Turn the socket counterclockwise then pull it straight out of the assembly. Pull the bulb out of the socket and discard it.

Push a new bulb into the socket. Make sure it is secure. Install the socket into the rear of the taillight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place, then slide the assembly back onto the rear of the truck, pushing it in until the retaining pins on the assembly snap in to the body and the screw holes align with the holes in the truck body.

Install the two retaining bolts and tighten them with a socket and ratchet. Do not over-tighten the bolts or you will crack the plastic taillight assembly. Close the tailgate.

Friday, October 25, 2013

How to Remove the Taillight for a 1997 Chevy S 10

Removing the taillights from your 1997 Chevy S-10 pickup to replace the bulbs or complete assemblies takes just a few minutes. The taillights on the S-10 use standard 3157 dual-filament bulbs available from any auto parts store. The taillight housing also contains a 921 bulb that illuminates when you shift the truck into reverse. If the entire assembly requires replacement, salvage yards, the dealer or some auto parts stores can provide a new assembly.

Instructions

Open the tailgate of your S-10, and allow it to rest on the support cables. Locate the two retaining bolts on the inside edge of the tailgate opening, near the latch.

Remove the two retaining bolts with a 10-millimeter socket and ratchet. Set the bolts aside so you can reuse them later.

Grasp the taillight assembly from the rear, then pull it straight back from the bedside, removing the assembly from the truck until you can access the wiring on the back.

Grasp the bulb sockets, rotate them counterclockwise and remove them from the rear of the taillight assembly. Remove the taillight assembly from the truck.