Momentum Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 2016 FJ09 Stock I am trying to replace my license plate bulb. Can someone tell me how to remove the license plate light unit's housing case? I see the instructions in the owner's manual, but I don't know how to reach the nuts/collars. Looks simple, but I just don't want to break the light unit casing. Also, does anyone know what is the highest wattage bulb that I can safely replace it with for brighter visibility. (The current bulb is 12 v 5W) Or has anyone tried a LED that uses less wattage but is brighter than the stock bulb? Thank you for your help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 If you increase or use the wrong bulb you WILL melt the plastic of the light, BTSeenThat. Don’t know if anyone switching the factory setup to LeD, only guys that have installed fender eliminators. -Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member piotrek Posted February 10, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) I replaced the OE bulb with LED Type 194. Philips I believe, but there is quite a selection out there. They may vary in overall length... so just pay attention to that. Edited February 10, 2021 by piotrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 @Momentum regarding getting to the bulb, if you look closely at the clear lense which faces down toward the plate, a small slot is visible. Careful stick a small flat blade screwdriver or pick in there to gently pry off the lense and access the bulb. -Skip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member knyte Posted February 11, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted February 11, 2021 Thanks, I've wondered how to access this bulb too. 1 2015 FJ-09 / FJR touring bags / oil plug mod / Evotech rad guard / SW Motech bash plate / VStream touring windshield / Seat Concepts: Sport Touring / Vcyclenut ABS rings (speedo correction) / Cosmo RAM mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momentum Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) Thank you all for your helpful comments. I finally figured out the recommended way of the owner's manual by looking behind the lighting unit where two collar nuts are located. Just unscrew them and the lighting unit cover can be removed, including the lens without any prying. I also upgraded the license plate bulb to a LED bulb compatible with 194 or 2825. Since I purchased a pair of bulbs and used only one, if anyone would like to buy the 2nd bulb from me for $5 (shipping included), PM me. (The pair cost $22) Edited February 14, 2021 by Momentum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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