The_Butcher
01-20-2011, 09:06 PM
xB2 Oznium.com 3rd brake light
Looking for a longer more visible 3rd brake light for your 2nd gen xB?
Look no further, Oznium.com (http://www.oznium.com/2nd-gen-scion-xb-brake-light) has the solution.
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8509.jpg
Here's how to install it:
TOOLS NEEDED:
Just your two hands
PRE INSTALL TIPS:
SET PARKING BRAKE!!! (for safety)
*tech note: This install took me just over 5 minutes, minus taking all the pictures. I rate the difficulty of this install a 1 on a scale of 1-10, 1 being turn the key to "ON", and 10 being professional.
STEP 1: Open the rear hatch.
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8466.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8469.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8470.jpg
STEP 2: Remove OEM 3rd brake light.
Start from either the left or right side.
Using your hands carefully pull on the plastic housing removing it from the hatch.
Look at the picture to help locate the 4 plastic retainer clips holding it in place.
BE CAREFUL not to break the clips.
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8478.jpg
STEP 3: Unplug the light from the harness.
Locate the clip and press down on it to remove. (see photo)
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8491.jpg
STEP 4: Install new light.
Plug the wire into the new light.
Align the 4 plastic retainer clips with the holes and push the light into place until you hear the clips “snap”.
Check to see that all 4 clips are secure by gently pulling on the housing in those location.
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8516.jpg
STEP 5: Close rear hatch and enjoy the new light.
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8509.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8510.jpg
Here are a few photos of the OEM and the OZnium light side by side:
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8495.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8499.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8509-1.jpg
I hope this DIY helps you with your project.
-Andrew
Stay tuned form more DIYs in the months to come.
Looking for a longer more visible 3rd brake light for your 2nd gen xB?
Look no further, Oznium.com (http://www.oznium.com/2nd-gen-scion-xb-brake-light) has the solution.
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8509.jpg
Here's how to install it:
TOOLS NEEDED:
Just your two hands
PRE INSTALL TIPS:
SET PARKING BRAKE!!! (for safety)
*tech note: This install took me just over 5 minutes, minus taking all the pictures. I rate the difficulty of this install a 1 on a scale of 1-10, 1 being turn the key to "ON", and 10 being professional.
STEP 1: Open the rear hatch.
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8466.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8469.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8470.jpg
STEP 2: Remove OEM 3rd brake light.
Start from either the left or right side.
Using your hands carefully pull on the plastic housing removing it from the hatch.
Look at the picture to help locate the 4 plastic retainer clips holding it in place.
BE CAREFUL not to break the clips.
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8478.jpg
STEP 3: Unplug the light from the harness.
Locate the clip and press down on it to remove. (see photo)
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8491.jpg
STEP 4: Install new light.
Plug the wire into the new light.
Align the 4 plastic retainer clips with the holes and push the light into place until you hear the clips “snap”.
Check to see that all 4 clips are secure by gently pulling on the housing in those location.
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8516.jpg
STEP 5: Close rear hatch and enjoy the new light.
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8509.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8510.jpg
Here are a few photos of the OEM and the OZnium light side by side:
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8495.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8499.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/Oznium%203rd%20brake%20light/100_8509-1.jpg
I hope this DIY helps you with your project.
-Andrew
Stay tuned form more DIYs in the months to come.