How do you remove license plate bulb from the socket

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2013 TOYOTA SIENNA
3.5L
V6
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149,942 MILES

We know how to remove the actual socket but do we need to break the bulb or change the entire assembly?

Thursday, December 12th, 2019 AT 3:36 PM

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STEVE W.

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Looks like it takes a 168 peanut bulb. The assembly comes out and uses 1/4 turn locking to secure the socket to the lens. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Thursday, December 12th, 2019 AT 3:44 PM

SET1421

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How do you replace the tag light bulbs?

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Monday, October 19th, 2020 AT 5:08 PM (Merged)

ZACKMAN

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Remove license plate lamp assembly

a. Release the 2 claw fittings and disconnect the license plate lamp assembly
b. Disconnect the connector and remove the license plate lamp assembly
c. Pull the lamp straight out.

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Monday, October 19th, 2020 AT 5:08 PM (Merged)

GGMORE

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2004 Toyota Sienna 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

i need to change 1 of the 2 license plate lights but don't see any entry.I'm assuming I might have to take off the whole interior panel of the lift door but I'n not sure and not sure how to do it?
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Monday, October 19th, 2020 AT 5:08 PM (Merged)

BLUELIGHTNIN6

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The back door interior panels are held in with special clips. To disengage these clips you must first purchase a clip remover. Then simply disengage the clips to remove the panels. Then remove the back door pull strap and trim board assembly. Remove teh sub-assembly outside panel and then you can remove teh license plate lamp assembly. Do this by releasing the 2 claw fittings and disconnecting the license plate lamp assembly.