Toyota Tacoma Reverse Lights Replacement | Change | Install LED

Ready to upgrade your old halogen bulbs? Learn how to replace and complete the installation of LED rear back-up reverse light bulbs. Easy installation and tips!

The halogen exterior light bulbs may be too dim in your 2021 Toyota Tacoma, which can make vision difficult, especially in bad weather or severe driving conditions. Upgrading the old halogen bulbs on your 2021 Toyota Tacoma with new aftermarket LED bulbs can add a great new look to your vehicle and improve visibility at night for a safer driving experience.

If you choose to upgrade your old halogen bulbs to new LED bulbs, it is best to confirm you have the correct replacement LED bulb by referring to the original bulb or the vehicle’s direct owner’s manual.

We will show you how to install your new ALLA Lighting LED bulbs for your back-up reverse light application.

Bulb sizes for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma back-up reverse light bulb is # 921

Tools Needed for Installation: 

  • 10mm Wrench.
  • Tape.
Toyota Tacoma Reverse Lights Replacement | Change | Install LED 1

The following information is step by step instructions on how to install your new CAN-BUS 912 921 LED Bulbs CSP Backup Reverse Lights Replacement.

Step #1

The reverse lights are located in the rear light housing, beginning by opening the tailgate.

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Step #2

There are two tabs behind the housing and two bolts on the inside to remove the whole assembly.

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Step #3

Use your 10 millimeter wrench to remove the two bolts.

Toyota Tacoma Reverse Lights Replacement | Change | Install LED 7

Step #4

Apply tape to the outside of the housing, hold the tape and pull the housing back to free the locking tabs behind the housing.

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Step #5

We highlight here where the tabs from the housing lock into the frame.

Toyota Tacoma Reverse Lights Replacement | Change | Install LED 10

Step #6

Remove the reverse light socket by turning it counterclockwise.

Toyota Tacoma Reverse Lights Replacement | Change | Install LED 11

Step #7

Pull out the incandescent bulb.

Toyota Tacoma Reverse Lights Replacement | Change | Install LED 12

Step #8

Replace it with the LED and test it.

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Step #9

The LED has a rubber ring to secure it.

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Step #10

Install the LED into the housing and adjust it until the clips face out at the three o’clock and nine o’clock positions.

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Step #11

Line up the locking tabs in the housing with the frame and push the housing in to lock them.

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Step #12

Replace and tighten the two 10 millimeter bolts.

Toyota Tacoma Reverse Lights Replacement | Change | Install LED 19

Step #13

Repeat the same steps on the other side.

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These new LED bulbs are much better at lighting up the area around the back of your car for safe reversing.

Toyota Tacoma Reverse Lights Replacement | Change | Install LED 21
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Check out our Step by Step installation video!

Congratulations! Your LED back up reverse light installation is now complete in your 2021 Toyota Tacoma. If you experienced any issues during your installation and unable to complete installation, please contact us for assistance. If the LED bulbs are experiencing hyper-flashing, flickering, an error code issues, then load resistors for this application will be required to be installed. These issues can occur due to the LEDs low current nature, which draws much less current than original stock halogen bulbs.

Please feel free to contact us at service@allalighting.com for assistance. Our team of highly trained representatives will be available to assist and provide the best solution. May also visit us at www.allalighting.com 

Looking for more LED upgrades for your 2021 Toyota Tacoma. Check out the below bulb guide!  For your reference only. All information below is not 100% guaranteed accurate. Please confirm the original bulb part numbers by referring to the original bulb or the vehicle’s direct owner’s manual prior to purchase.

VEHICLE INFORMATION 2021 TOYOTA TACOMA

Front Exterior Lights

Front Fog Light Bulb. Stock #: H16 / LED

Front Sidemarker Light Bulb. Stock #: 12961 (W5W)

Front Turn Signal Light Bulb. Stock #: 7440NA

High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Bulb. Stock #: LED

High Beam Headlight Bulb. Stock #: H9

Low Beam Headlight Bulb. Stock #: H11

Rear Exterior Lights

Back Up Light Bulb. Stock #: 921

Brake Light Bulb. Stock #: 7443

Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb. Stock #: 168

License Plate Light Bulb. Stock #: 12961 (W5W)

Rear Side marker Light Bulb. Stock #: 7443

Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb. Stock #: 7443

Tail Light Bulb. Stock #: 7443

Interior Lights

Courtesy Light Bulb. Stock #: 194
Dome Light Bulb
Dome Light Bulb. Stock #: DE3175
Map Light Bulb
Map Light Bulb. Stock #: 12961(W5W)
Trunk Light Bulb
Trunk Light Bulb. Stock #: 12961 (W5W)

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