How to Replace a Brake Bulb on a 1992 Toyota Van
Toyota's van sold from 1991 to 1997 was known as the Previa. It was replaced by the Toyota Sienna for the 1998 model year. The Previa has three brake bulbs. Two are on the back of the van, housed in the tail-light assembly. The other is on top of the cargo door. This brake light is called a third-brake light. Whether you need to replace one of the brake bulbs or all of them, the procedure shouldn't take more than 20 minutes.
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Instructions
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Replacing the Third-Brake Bulb
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Open the cargo door. Inspect the inside cargo-door panel. At the top, you'll see the third-brake light housing.
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Insert a small screwdriver or a similar object into the center-push pin. When pushed, the clip releases. Grasp the housing and pull it away. Behind the housing, you'll find the secondary cover.
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Squeeze the edge tabs with your fingers. Pull the secondary cover off to access the third-brake bulb.
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Twist the old bulb off. Wrap the new bulb in a paper towel to prevent touching it with your hand. Insert the new bulb and tighten it. Re-attach the secondary cover.
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Firmly push the housing back in place to re-engage the clip.
Tail-Light Bulbs
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Open the cargo door. Remove the two Phillips screws between the tail-light lens and the cargo opening.
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Slide the lens out to access the back. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise. Lift the bulb out.
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Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the socket. Wrap the new bulb with a paper towel. Insert it into the socket and turn it clockwise. Insert the bulb socket into the lens. Turn it clockwise.
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Re-insert the lens. Tighten the two Phillips screws. Repeat the procedure for the other side.
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