macieiks

Hello,
Unfortunately my 3rd central brake stop light is damaged (standard Lexus 2007 GX470 3rd stop light, no spoiler) It is making short circuit due to moisture inside. I found replacement lamp, it just arrived, however could you please post me any guide to replace with the old one? I guess I need to replace it somehow from inside trims.
I was trying to search over websites and forum, however all I found are guides to remove taillights. Appreciate help

Thank you,
Cheers, MacieX

macieiks

Does anyone know guide steps? I would like to avoid breaking something
Thank you in advance.

IanB2

I've never seen a DIY on replacing the 3rd brake light, sorry.

I just went out and looked at mine, no spoiler on it either. No screws on the outside, so I assume you'd have to remove the plastic trim on the inside of the rear hatch, there should be screws and a harness clip accessible from inside.

macieiks

Thanks @IanB2 for reply, maybe next week I will have time to check this. Until this time, maybe someone will provide another input. Cheers

IanB2

It's not a common part to need to replace, it's unlikely you'll find a detailed how-to on this. If you have a trim removal tool to pop the plastic fasteners behind the upper rear door trim it should be a fairly easy job, half hour tops kind of thing.

I'm not sure if you need to remove the lower trim panel first, but if you do there are screws holding it on that you'll need to pop the covers off to access, not difficult though. The handle would also need to come off, if you pull up on the handle, you can remove the 2 plastic clips from underneath, and the handle pulls right out. You'd also remove the tools from the rear door and set them aside.

chiph9

You should only need to pull the top interior trim piece off. It's the first piece when removing the cargo door trim, so .. yayy.

IIRC you have to pull somewhat downwards.

Chip H.