Trying to replace the high mount (3rd) brake light

[kstatefan101]

I am trying to replace the high mount (3rd) brake light on my 98 4Runner. I removed the two screws that hold the light assembly to the car. According to the owner's manual this should remove the red light cover and the bulb should be a simple replacement. But the light cover is attached to the light assembly and I cannot figure out a way to get it off. In addition I have a spoiler which I am hoping that I do not have to remove. I thought that replacing a brake light would be easier. Could someone please help?

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

I am trying to replace the high mount (3rd) brake light on my 98 4Runner. I removed the two screws that hold the light assembly to the car. According to the owner's manual this should remove the red light cover and the bulb should be a simple replacement. But the light cover is attached to the light assembly and I cannot figure out a way to get it off. In addition I have a spoiler which I am hoping that I do not have to remove. I thought that replacing a brake light would be easier. Could someone please help?

The spoiler is only held on by 4 screws... it's not rocket science. It shouldn't take you longer than a minute to do..

The tail light bulb socket that you see sticking out the back simply twists and it's out. You can then just swap bulbs.

 

[kstatefan101]

I was able to do it without removing the spoiler. I just threaded the the light assembly through the hole in the spoiler. Then 2 screws were holding the red cover in place. Once those screws and red cover were removed, it was the simple fix that I thought it would be.

 

[Pyral]

Anyone know the part number for the red plastic that goes over the 3rd brake light. Mine has started cracking from age.

 

[HiluxSurf SSR-G]

81570-35040

It includes the bulb and the bulb holder. No separate part number for the lens alone.

Anyone know the part number for the red plastic that goes over the 3rd brake light. Mine has started cracking from age.