Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001GTR6
Model Year Start: 2020 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [01/2019 -           ]
Title: LIGHTING (EXT): REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Sedan): DISASSEMBLY; 2020 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [01/2019 -        ]

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR LIGHT SOCKET AND WIRE

(a) for Bulb Type Rear Side Marker Light:

(1) Turn the rear light socket and wire with the back-up light bulb as shown in the illustration to remove them as a unit.

Remove in this Direction

(b) for LED Type Rear Side Marker Light:

(1) Turn the rear light socket and wire with the back-up light bulb as shown in the illustration to disconnect them as a unit.

Disconnect in this Direction

(2) Disconnect the connector to remove the rear light socket and wire.

2. REMOVE BACK-UP LIGHT BULB

(a) Remove the back-up light bulb from the rear light socket and wire.

3. REMOVE REAR LIGHT GASKET

(a) Remove the rear light gasket.

NOTICE:

  • Be sure to remove all traces of the old rear light gasket from the vehicle body.
  • Do not reuse the removed rear light gasket. Be sure to install a new rear light gasket to prevent water ingress.

4. REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT SHADE

(a) Remove the license plate light shade.

NOTICE:

  • Be sure to remove all traces of the old license plate light shade from the vehicle body.
  • Do not reuse the removed license plate light shade. Be sure to install a new license plate light shade to prevent water ingress.

5. REMOVE REAR LIGHT LENS AND BODY