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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2008TACOMA BASE, 2D PICKUP, RWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTEXTERIOR LIGHTSLIGHTING SYSTEMHIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION

2008 Toyota Tacoma Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard

High Mounted Stop Light Assembly: Installation

2008 Toyota Tacoma Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, StandardSECTION Installation

INSTALL CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY
1. Install the 3 center stop light bulbs into the 3 light sockets.
2. To install the 3 center stop light sockets and bulbs, turn them in the direction indicated by the arrow in Fig 1.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Center Stop Light Bulbs
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3. Install the wire harness clamp.
4. Connect the connector.
  
  Fig 2: Connecting Center Stop Light Connector
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5. Install the center stop light assembly with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Center Stop Light Assembly
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CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 3.9 N*m (40 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf)

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.