How to Replace a 1997 Toyota Paseo Brake Light Bulb

You will need a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the casing for the brake light.

The Toyota Paseo is a sporty compact car that was modeled after the Tercel and had a production run from 1992 through 1997. The Paseo was considered smaller and less expensive than the Toyota Celica but with more horsepower and firmer suspension than the Tercel. The 1997 Paseo was also offered as a convertible with a manual folding top and heated glass rear window. Although maintenance on most vehicles can be tedious, the 1997 Paseo is actually quite simple to work on with only a few basic tools.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Phillips head screwdriver
• Replacement bulb
• Clean cloth

1. • 1

     Open the trunk of the vehicle.

   • 2

     Pull back the carpet in the bed of the trunk.

   • 3

     Locate the back tail light assembly. Remove the screws on the back of this assembly, turning them counterclockwise with a Phillips head screwdriver while holding the tail light assembly in place.

   • 4

     Remove the tail light assembly by pulling it straight out of its mounted position.

   • 5

     Place your hand on the brake light bulb that needs to be replaced and rotate it counterclockwise to remove it.

   • 6

     Hold the the replacement bulb with a clean cloth and place it into the brake light socket, rotating it clockwise until it's secured in its socket.

   • 7

     Replace the tail light assembly by reinstalling all of the screws, turning them clockwise with the Phillips head screwdriver.

Tips & Warnings

• Always use a clean cloth when replacing a bulb in the tail light assembly. Skin oils can shorten the bulb's life.