License Plate Light Assembly: Installation

2008 Toyota Tacoma Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, StandardSECTION Installation
  1. REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the license plate light bulb into the light socket.
    2. To install the license plate light bulb socket and bulb, turn them in the direction indicated by the arrow in Fig 1.
      Fig 1: Installing License Plate Light Bulb
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    3. Install the license plate light assembly with the screw.
      Fig 2: Installing License Plate Light Assembly
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  2. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Torque: 3.9 N*m (40 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf) 

RENDER: 1.0x

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