Changing the light bulb of a Toyota Rav 4 (2th Generation) ceiling light is an extremely simple to make . There is no need to be a great mechanic, it requires few tools and no mechanical knowledge. To carry out this operation, plan about 10 minutes . However before you start repairing, you will have to make sure that the malfunction must come from the bulb. We will first see how to know where the malfunction should come from, then how to replace the burnt out bulb.change-bulb-dome light-Toyota-Rav-4- (2rd-Generation)

The ceiling bulb of your Toyota Rav 4 (2nd Generation) has stopped working: different causes.

The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common cause. Whatever happens, you will have to remove the lighting unit from the Toyota Rav 4 (2nd Generation). To do this, you will need to follow the steps in the next section. To verify it is extremely simple. If it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. If on the other hand it is an LED bulb, you will have to check that the electricity circulates properly using a voltmeter. Remember to measure the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical malfunction . It's less common, but it can still happen on a Toyota Rav 4 (2nd Generation). It is possible that there is a false contact, or that a connector is dirty. In this case, inspect the voltage at both poles. If the electricity does not pass properly, you must follow the wiring until you see the source of the fault. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. In this case, you will have to clean them using a specialized product and measure the voltage.

How to replace the light bulb on your Toyota Rav 4 (2th Generation)

Once you have found the source of the fault, you are certain that the malfunction must come from the bulb. We will see how to replace the ceiling light bulb point by point on a Toyota Rav 4 (2nd Generation).

  • Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Insert it into the groove to pry.
  • Remove the connector
  • Disassemble the ceiling light to access the bulb
  • Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. It is of course necessary that the size and the base are identical
  • Attach the new bulb gently
  • Replace the connectors and the ceiling light in the opposite direction

You can now turn on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. And voila, it's done! The ceiling bulb of your Toyota Rav 4 (2nd Generation) should work normally. Good walk.