Introduction
Do you have a broken tail light? Follow this guide to learn how to check and then replace a broken taillight on the 2003 Toyota Solara.
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            Park the vehicle and turn off the engine. 
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            Step on the brake pedal to confirm whether or not the tail light is responsive. 
 
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            Reach underneath the steering wheel. Then, place your hand to the left to remove the fuse box cover. 
 
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            Reference the fuse box guide on the back of the cover. 
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            Locate the fuse number that corresponds to the tail light (2nd column, last row). 
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            Replace the tail lamp if the fuse is still functional. 
 
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            Open the vehicle's trunk. 
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            Unscrew the plastic fastenings located inside the trunk. 
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            Detach the panel covering the tail light. 
 
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            Untwist the wired socket to expose the lamp bulb. 
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            Check the bulb for discoloration (if it is clouded, replace the bulb). 
 
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To reassemble the tail lamp, follow these instructions in reverse order.