How do i replace rear side marker light for a '03 4Runner?

jxd315 · 10-03-2006, 02:14 PM

Hi,
I need to replace my rear side marker light because my wife backed into a fire hydrant and busted it out. I have a 2003 4Runner ltd. I have found the light online, I just don't know how to install it. Is there any electrical hook up for it? Can anyone help me out? Thanks!
Jon

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Good Times · 10-03-2006, 03:28 PM

rear side marker light? Are you talking about the tail light itself? If so, there are 2 10mm nuts holding it in place from the inside of the side panels. There are 2 pop out squares (looks like 3" x 4" rectangle) that you can pop using a flathead located at the back of the inside cabin. Inside the panel you'll find the 2 nuts that needs to be popped out.

If this is not the piece then please take a picture of what light you are referencing and we'll gladly help you out.

Thanks!

jxd315 · 10-04-2006, 05:00 AM

Thanks for the info. I am posting a picture of what i am talking about. one picture is the busted light and the other one is the good one. I noticed that there are only electrical wires running to the tail lights and not the rear side marker lights... is this correct? Thanks!
Jon

lee · 10-04-2006, 05:11 AM

arent they just reflectors?

jxd315 · 10-04-2006, 05:23 AM

That is what i thought, but I wanted to double check.

Jared · 10-04-2006, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jxd315

That is what i thought, but I wanted to double check.

Yeah, in the USA market they aren't used. I wish they were, but they aren't.

Good Times · 10-04-2006, 09:55 AM

those are indeed just reflectors. You can easily replace them by just going under the bumper and reaching to it. I believe it is attached by 2 10mm bolts (I can't recall). Should be a relatively easy fix.

jxd315 · 10-04-2006, 09:56 AM

Sounds easy enough! Thanks for all your help!

Sharp4runr · 10-07-2006, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee

arent they just reflectors?

They are just reflectors, but they can be easily made into running/turn/brake lights: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showth...ght=bumper+mod

I've got them as running/brake lights on my truck and it looks awesome. Anything to make my truck a little more visible while commuting through the DC Metro area is a good thing and it doesn't cost much (less than $25)

BTW, I think it is just 1 10mm nut holding the housing in place. Get under the bumper and you'll see it.

10-03-2006, 03:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Good Times Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,690	rear side marker light? Are you talking about the tail light itself? If so, there are 2 10mm nuts holding it in place from the inside of the side panels. There are 2 pop out squares (looks like 3" x 4" rectangle) that you can pop using a flathead located at the back of the inside cabin. Inside the panel you'll find the 2 nuts that needs to be popped out. If this is not the piece then please take a picture of what light you are referencing and we'll gladly help you out. Thanks! __________________ 2003 4runner SR5 4x4 Chaos Edition Chaos Edition! Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition Need to reach me or ask questions? You can find me here!

10-04-2006, 05:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
jxd315 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6	Thanks for the info. I am posting a picture of what i am talking about. one picture is the busted light and the other one is the good one. I noticed that there are only electrical wires running to the tail lights and not the rear side marker lights... is this correct? Thanks! Jon Attached Thumbnails

10-04-2006, 09:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
Good Times Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,690	those are indeed just reflectors. You can easily replace them by just going under the bumper and reaching to it. I believe it is attached by 2 10mm bolts (I can't recall). Should be a relatively easy fix. __________________ 2003 4runner SR5 4x4 Chaos Edition Chaos Edition! Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition Need to reach me or ask questions? You can find me here!

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