Replacing the light bulb of a Toyota Rav 4 (3rd Generation) ceiling light is a super operation simple to make . You don't have to be an excellent mechanic, it requires few tools and no mechanical knowledge. To make this replacement, count about 10 minutes . However before you start repairing, you will have to make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will find out above all how to know where the problem comes from, then how to change the faulty bulb.change-bulb-dome light-Toyota-Rav-4- (3rd-Generation)

The overhead lighting on your Toyota Rav 4 (3rd Generation) no longer works: the different origins.

The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common cause. Whatever happens, you will have to remove the lighting unit from your Toyota Rav 4 (3rd Generation). To do this, you will have to follow the steps in the next part. To check it is super simple. When it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. When, on the other hand, it is an LED bulb, it will be necessary to check that the current flows correctly thanks to a voltmeter. Remember to measure the voltage on both sides of the connector. An electrical problem . It's less ordinary, however it can still happen on this Toyota Rav 4 (3rd Generation). It is possible that there is a short circuit, or that a connector is dirty. In this situation, check the voltage at both ends. When the current does not pass correctly, you will have to follow the electric cables until you perceive the origin of the failure. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. So, you will have to clean them with a specialized product and measure the voltage again.

How to replace the light bulb on your Toyota Rav 4 (3th Generation)

Now that you have found the cause of the failure, you are sure that the problem is with the bulb. Let's see how to change the light bulb point by point on this Toyota Rav 4 (3rd Generation).

  • Remove the ceiling light with a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to leverage.
  • Remove the connector
  • Disassemble the ceiling light to access the bulb
  • Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Of course, the size and the base must match
  • Attach the new bulb carefully
  • 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. It's good it's done ! The ceiling lamp of your Toyota Rav 4 (3rd Generation) will work normally. Good walk.