Avensis T3X 2006 - How do I change the number plate bulbs?

[PaulQQQ]

Hello, I need to change the bulbs on my number plate lights, and the housings look like in the picture below - there don't seem to be any screws but instead they' look like they're clipped in - there seems to be a clip on the top edge of the light as seen in the picture, slightly set to the right.

Can anybody give me some help on how to change these lights ?  I haven't seen this type before.

Many thanks,

Paul

 

[Stivino]

I think you access that from the inside, is there not a pop out on the boot lid?

[PaulQQQ]

Aaaah...maybe.  I'd seen it but forgotten about it in this respect.  I'll have to do a bit more research.

Thanks for the the top Stivino.

Regards,

Paul

 

 

[alan333]

From a manual I have on pdf...

Remove back door trim assy ( I assume this means the internal boot trim assembly?)  On a different page it shows unscrewing 2 screws in the grab handles on the internal boot trim, then popping out 12 clips

Remove back door garnish sub-assy outside (eh?)

Pull the license plate lamp assy to the side as shown and release the claw (it shows a left then outwards motion)

 

[m456an]

Word of advice though. The boot handle can come out especially when in icy weather. This has happened on my 2007 avensis and also my friends diesel avensis.