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- Park the vehicle and turn off the engine.
- Step on the brake pedal to confirm whether or not the tail light is responsive.
2003 Toyota Solara Tail Light Replacement
Do you have a broken tail light? Follow this guide to learn how to check and then replace a broken taillight on the 2003 Toyota Solara.
Parts (1)
- Sylvania 3157 Long Life Miniature Bulb buy ↗
Step-by-step instructions
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- Reach underneath the steering wheel. Then, place your hand to the left to remove the fuse box cover.
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- Reference the fuse box guide on the back of the cover.
- Locate the fuse number that corresponds to the tail light (2nd column, last row).
- Replace the tail lamp if the fuse is still functional.
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- Open the vehicle's trunk.
- Unscrew the plastic fastenings located inside the trunk.
- Detach the panel covering the tail light.
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- Untwist the wired socket to expose the lamp bulb.
- Check the bulb for discoloration (if it is clouded, replace the bulb).
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- Insert the new bulb into the socket.
- Push until there is an audible "click".
Conclusion
To reassemble the tail lamp, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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