Easy how to Replace 2021 Toyota Tacoma Brake Tail Lights with LEDs

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Ready to upgrade your old halogen bulbs in your 2021 Toyota Tacoma? Learn how to replace and complete the installation of LED rear brake tail 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 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 rear brake tail light application.

Bulb sizes for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma rear brake tail light bulb is # 7443

Tools Needed for Installation: 

  • 10mm Wrench.
  • Tape.
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The following information is step by step instructions on how to install your new 7440 7443 LED Strobe Brake Lights Flashing Stop Bulbs

Step #1

The brake tail lights are located in the rear light housing. Begin 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 housing.

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Step #3

Use your 10 millimeter wrench to remove the two bolts.

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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.

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Step #6

Remove the brake tail light socket by turning it counterclockwise.

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Step #7

Pull out the incandescent bulb.

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Step #8

Replace it with the Strobe LED bulb and test it.

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Step #9

Line up the tabs on the socket with the slots in the housing.

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Step #10

Install the socket and turn it clockwise to lock it.

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Step #11

Line up the locking tabs on 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.

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Step #13

Now repeat those steps on the other side.

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These new LED bulbs are much brighter than the incandescent bulbs in your 2021 Toyota Tacoma. For most vehicles these LEDs are plug and play. 

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Check out our Step by Step installation video! 2021 Toyota Tacoma Brake Tail Lights

Congratulations! Your LED rear brake tail 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 vehicle. 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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