Very good. I did the job in 10 minutes after following your video. Only thing I did different: I did not remove the connecter from the disc-like plastic piece in the middle (the one held on with the Phillips screw) since the plastic disc had to go on to the new fixture. Thank you very much. Saved me a lot of time speculating!!
Another deeply grateful viewer, thank you sir. I had to pry out the center LED cluster with the knife blade of my Leatherman tool (it was really stuck in there). Saved me $165 in labor at my dealership (for a 20 minute job).
Very helpful video. I drained the water from my right tail light a few years ago. The left tail light cover just cracked and fell off at the car wash. I'm going to replace both tail lights. Thanks for the vid.
@@alexaevans1387thank you so much for your video. I just successfully replaced mine. I have the same year and model car and it was my rear passenger side assembly.
Good question. Not sure which seal broke. The new light that was used has been water-free for 2+ years. I'm assuming the seal on the original wore out.
Thanks. I'm not sure what the bulb is. I haven't changed it in a long time. Here's a great resource to check. www.lightbulbs.com/automotive/2013-toyota-prius-c-replacement-light-bulbs
Another commenter mentioned this service bulletin from Toyota. static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10185765-9999.pdf Although it's a different year, it appears to be the same problem.
Hello! This was so helpful! Do you know what the purple cap was on your the original lamp assembly? Our new lamp is fogging up after like 3 hours, and I think it might have something to do with the fact that we never had one of those cap cover thingies. Not sure what to call it though.
Glad it was helpful. There's a metal screw like appendage on the bottom right or bottom left (depends on which light you're replacing). This helps secure the outside light to the frame of the car. I believe that the purple plastic piece may prevent chafing between the frame and the lamp assembly. It might also act as a seal. Unfortunately, I still haven't figured out what that piece is. This purple piece was attached to the original lamp and we transferred it over to the replacement. This leads me to think that it may not act as a seal since our original lamp was water-logged. Sorry I couldn't help much. Your new lamp assembly may be defective. I would check to see that entire unit is sealed.
You seem to pull yours off with no pressure whatsoever, I cannot get mine to come out. It sounds like it's breaking if I pull hard enough. The two screws came out easy
This is so helpful! Thank you. Not to mention not having to pay for labor. I need to save all the money I can during this pandemic! Good job!
Glad it was helpful!
Very good. I did the job in 10 minutes after following your video. Only thing I did different: I did not remove the connecter from the disc-like plastic piece in the middle (the one held on with the Phillips screw) since the plastic disc had to go on to the new fixture. Thank you very much. Saved me a lot of time speculating!!
Another deeply grateful viewer, thank you sir. I had to pry out the center LED cluster with the knife blade of my Leatherman tool (it was really stuck in there). Saved me $165 in labor at my dealership (for a 20 minute job).
Glad to hear.
I badly needed to watch these steps until you checked the reverse light after replacing the bulb. Thank you buddy. 🙏
Glad it helped
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Perfect to the point and no long ego talks. Worked first time!
Very helpful video. I drained the water from my right tail light a few years ago. The left tail light cover just cracked and fell off at the car wash. I'm going to replace both tail lights. Thanks for the vid.
You're welcome. Good luck!
Amazing video. This process you tell to open. to the light didnt tell anyone before.
Great video Alex, thank you. I'm replacing mine tomorrow, this makes it much easier knowing what I need to do ahead of time.
Good luck!
Thankyou ! Super helpful...and easily understood instructions...got it done in no time...
Great to hear!
It really is as easy as the video! Thanks for the assist!
Glad it helped!
Very nice job. Was able to take care of mine without any issues. Thank you.
Great to hear!
Thanks that middle LED just did not want to come out, now I know how it should
Thank you! I have to replace mine!
Good luck!
@@alexaevans1387thank you so much for your video. I just successfully replaced mine. I have the same year and model car and it was my rear passenger side assembly.
Amazing. Congrats. Glad you were able to fix it. It brings new life to the car. 😊
This was very helpful. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you 💕👌🙏💕👍
You're welcome! :)
Thank you very very very much!
You are welcome!
Thanks
thank you
Interesting use of a ratchet on the top bolt...
Thank you brother. 🙏
No worries
Literally the one is was after thanks for the tutorial , if you have a link to buy that assembly , i will love to get one
Hey. Here you go.
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Link is also in the description.
great video! thank you so much. does anyone know how the water even enters in the first place? to preven this from happening again
Good question. Not sure which seal broke. The new light that was used has been water-free for 2+ years. I'm assuming the seal on the original wore out.
Link to the technical service bulletin (TSB) from Toyota. static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10185765-9999.pdf
Great video bro!!
Could you tell me the specification of the third light bulb? ?
I need to buy and replace mine
Thanks. I'm not sure what the bulb is. I haven't changed it in a long time. Here's a great resource to check.
www.lightbulbs.com/automotive/2013-toyota-prius-c-replacement-light-bulbs
@@alexaevans1387 thanks a lot!!
I guess this a defected light that the car came with it . I’ve the same problem water leak in the right tail light .
Another commenter mentioned this service bulletin from Toyota.
static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10185765-9999.pdf
Although it's a different year, it appears to be the same problem.
Hello! This was so helpful! Do you know what the purple cap was on your the original lamp assembly? Our new lamp is fogging up after like 3 hours, and I think it might have something to do with the fact that we never had one of those cap cover thingies. Not sure what to call it though.
Glad it was helpful. There's a metal screw like appendage on the bottom right or bottom left (depends on which light you're replacing). This helps secure the outside light to the frame of the car. I believe that the purple plastic piece may prevent chafing between the frame and the lamp assembly. It might also act as a seal.
Unfortunately, I still haven't figured out what that piece is. This purple piece was attached to the original lamp and we transferred it over to the replacement. This leads me to think that it may not act as a seal since our original lamp was water-logged. Sorry I couldn't help much.
Your new lamp assembly may be defective. I would check to see that entire unit is sealed.
@@alexaevans1387 Great point!! Will definitely check. Thank you so much!!
Design flaw for prius c, both my rear ligjts get water in thrm
Agreed.
Can you just get water out?
The leak is coming from the inside, so it likely would fill up again after draining.
Bruh, the ratchet spins by itself
Rusty screw and socket could have had a tighter connection. :)
You seem to pull yours off with no pressure whatsoever, I cannot get mine to come out. It sounds like it's breaking if I pull hard enough. The two screws came out easy
Hmm. Can you slide any piece of plastic between the housing and the vehicle? That may loosen it up.