An easy way to remove 2017 Prius 4---long lower tail light

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by boss jim, Feb 3, 2025.

  1. boss jim

    boss jim New Member

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    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius c
    Model:
    IV
    1 -- Remove upper tail light as per instructions

    2---With a Stubby screwdriver remove the 2x screws holding top of lower light
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    3--- Reach down behind light and feel lower phillips holding screw position with your finger (note its location)

    4---Remove the lining in the trunk on the light side.

    5---Drill a hole in the panel behind the lower holding screw . Insert a phillips screwdrver and remove holding screw (drill a small hole to find correct location first then redrill 3/8inch in correct position)

    6---Remove light by pullling straight out top first. Unplug connectors to Brake and Reverse lights (the plugs have locking tabs which have to be pressed in)

    7--- Connect and fit new light, ( I replaced lower holding screw with a 1inchx3/16 screw cut head off and used a wingnut to hold light in .(also easy to remove in future) Re-fit trunk lining
     
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