Im sure someone already said this, but rub a few drops of dish soap on the wires when trying to pull them through the rubber grommets, it literally took me 20 seconds. Good video, thanks
I just finished installing these on my new hybrid XLE. I had the iPad out in the driveway and referred to spots in the video a couple of times. Thanks for putting this video out! One similar video showed a bunch of panel removal steps on the side panels near the existing cargo light. It was much easier to fish the wires down than try to remove more interior clips in near freezing temperatures. It took a few tries to get an electrician’s fish tape through to the side cargo light hole, but it was better than risking snapping clips off in the cold. As others said, a lubricant to get the wires through the boot between the body and the lift gate works wonders. I used a drop of liquid dish soap and a little water. Also, electrical tape wound tightly around the wire used to fish wires through the boot helps keep things compact and easier to pull through. Anyhow, I love the new cargo lights and the LED reverse lights that I installed today. Thanks again for the assist.
Dropping the flexible grabber tool down through from the top to the oem lamp position is a great time saving tip. I'm going to be installing these same lights tonight and didn't want to pull the panels off like others have done. Too bad the connector got damaged. I would have just used butt connectors instead of the spades because I don't think I'll ever need to disconnect the wires in the future.......at least I hope so. Anyways, thanks for the tutorial. My instructions are all in Chinese and useless and this is a big help.
Awesome, another tip that might save you a big headache is to tape your OEM lamp to the cargo wall or tie a long chord onto it just in case it falls back into the hole
on the grommet slide, put just a bit of grease (be sure not to touch the electrical metal part of the wire) on the outside of insulators and it will slide much easier!!
That is a GREAT idea, I wish we had thought of it. And we agree, they should come stock from the factory. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
If you are not sure how to slide the wires in the white plug. Look at the smaller plug at the other end of the harness , the small horns must face down when you look at the plug in the upright position, you will see 2 small tracks, this is where the horns slide in. The plugs are suppose to slide in very easily, without applying excessive pressure. Before starting, take the loose white plug, and partially insert it in the matting plug. Take a red marker and color code the side the red wire goes. Just small tips that will save you some time.
Hi, good video… BUT, use soapy water, spray it inside the rubber sleeve and spray soapy water on the wire. It took me no more than 2 minutes at most. But,as I said, good video job, at least you took time to do it. Kudos my friend 😎
Do you have a lnk for the tool you used to feed the wiring up to the hatch from the stock rav4 trunk light? How did you wire the harness from the aftermarket leds to the original trunk light? Thanks for the video
At minute 19 it shows the Y adapter installed, I guess we forgot to show me clicking them together. When you remove the stock harness from the light in the beginning, tape or tie a long string onto the harness...if it falls back into the hole it's really hard to find it and fish it back out, I know from experience. Also here is the grabber tool Flexible Grabber Claw Pick Up Reacher Tool With 4 Claws Bendable Hose Pickup Reaching Assist Tool for Litter Pick, Home Sink, Drains, Toilet (63 inch) a.co/d/2jfE2pL Thank you for watching
Tried everything these lights did not work...the trunk light given by toyota shows only 5 volts current on multimeter...these trunk led lights need 12 volt..not really sure ...also tried to change fuses tht came in box but no luck
That's so strange, I've never heard of anyone having this issue. Do you have enough time left to return it for another one? It's possible that it's faulty.
Has anyone tried to put these lights on an older model? I have a 2014 Rav and wanna try them. I haven’t seen any made specifically for my generation Rav. Thanks
Here is a listing for some on eBay. I haven't used this brand but at least you know that somebody is making them for your year model www.ebay.com/itm/254472334352?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MjoH73uCSma&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=5B1I2qiuRAq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Hi, yes it's plug and play. It plugs into the single cargo light on the side. If I hadn't damaged the wire getting it through the long grommet (my fault) it would have been super easy and fast
@@installsandpitfalls i will! Thankyou again! And by the way i don’t have the rav4 yet. 😅 need to waiting for 2 more week to delivery from manufacturing to the dealership. 😁✌🏼
Yes here it is, it's also in the video comments Powerty Custom Fit for LED Lights Toyota RAV4 2019 2020 2021 Cargo Lamps Decorative Atmosphere Lamp Trunk Ceiling Lighting 2 PCS (Not Fit for 2022 RAV4) www.amazon.com/dp/B083ZDYTH3/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_410VH308PYJTN842N9KA
Powerty Custom Fit for LED Lights Toyota RAV4 2019 2020 2021 Cargo Lamps Decorative Atmosphere Lamp Trunk Ceiling Lighting 2 PCS (Not Fit for 2022 RAV4) www.amazon.com/dp/B083ZDYTH3/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_410VH308PYJTN842N9KA
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Im sure someone already said this, but rub a few drops of dish soap on the wires when trying to pull them through the rubber grommets, it literally took me 20 seconds. Good video, thanks
Yeah, I screwed that up. I know better 😂 that was an unnecessary struggle for real
I just finished installing these on my new hybrid XLE. I had the iPad out in the driveway and referred to spots in the video a couple of times. Thanks for putting this video out!
One similar video showed a bunch of panel removal steps on the side panels near the existing cargo light. It was much easier to fish the wires down than try to remove more interior clips in near freezing temperatures. It took a few tries to get an electrician’s fish tape through to the side cargo light hole, but it was better than risking snapping clips off in the cold.
As others said, a lubricant to get the wires through the boot between the body and the lift gate works wonders. I used a drop of liquid dish soap and a little water. Also, electrical tape wound tightly around the wire used to fish wires through the boot helps keep things compact and easier to pull through.
Anyhow, I love the new cargo lights and the LED reverse lights that I installed today. Thanks again for the assist.
Great insight, if I did it again I'd for sure use some lube on the wires. The lights make a huge difference! Thanks for watching!
Love these lights. Toyota should install them at the factory!
Dropping the flexible grabber tool down through from the top to the oem lamp position is a great time saving tip. I'm going to be installing these same lights tonight and didn't want to pull the panels off like others have done. Too bad the connector got damaged. I would have just used butt connectors instead of the spades because I don't think I'll ever need to disconnect the wires in the future.......at least I hope so. Anyways, thanks for the tutorial. My instructions are all in Chinese and useless and this is a big help.
Awesome, another tip that might save you a big headache is to tape your OEM lamp to the cargo wall or tie a long chord onto it just in case it falls back into the hole
on the grommet slide, put just a bit of grease (be sure not to touch the electrical metal part of the wire) on the outside of insulators and it will slide much easier!!
Yeah, if I have to do it over I'd definitely do that. Thanks for the tip!
I used Vaseline and a zip tie to feed it through the left hand side, and it went very smoothly.
That is a GREAT idea, I wish we had thought of it. And we agree, they should come stock from the factory. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Just installed mine, use a small tie and wd40 to get through the boot, its then so quick and easy to pull through.
Great idea 👌🏻
If you are not sure how to slide the wires in the white plug. Look at the smaller plug at the other end of the harness , the small horns must face down when you look at the plug in the upright position, you will see 2 small tracks, this is where the horns slide in. The plugs are suppose to slide in very easily, without applying excessive pressure. Before starting, take the loose white plug, and partially insert it in the matting plug. Take a red marker and color code the side the red wire goes. Just small tips that will save you some time.
Good tips!
Hi, good video… BUT, use soapy water, spray it inside the rubber sleeve and spray soapy water on the wire. It took me no more than 2 minutes at most. But,as I said, good video job, at least you took time to do it. Kudos my friend 😎
That's really good advice, it was hard getting it through dry for sure
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Great! We really like that upgrade, it really does make everything brighter. Thank you for watching!
Do you have a lnk for the tool you used to feed the wiring up to the hatch from the stock rav4 trunk light? How did you wire the harness from the aftermarket leds to the original trunk light? Thanks for the video
At minute 19 it shows the Y adapter installed, I guess we forgot to show me clicking them together. When you remove the stock harness from the light in the beginning, tape or tie a long string onto the harness...if it falls back into the hole it's really hard to find it and fish it back out, I know from experience. Also here is the grabber tool Flexible Grabber Claw Pick Up Reacher Tool With 4 Claws Bendable Hose Pickup Reaching Assist Tool for Litter Pick, Home Sink, Drains, Toilet (63 inch) a.co/d/2jfE2pL
Thank you for watching
Are you sure its a good idea to pull the cable through the fluids conduit?
It's fine to run it beside the washer hose, just don't puncture the hose.
What are the panels used for, if not for some lighting?
Change out light bulbs in the hatch
@@installsandpitfalls -- well, that makes sense. thx.
What if one side of my wires is black and red and the other side is red and white?
Do I still do red to red and then black to white?
You should be able to wire it like you described, if it doesn't work you can switch it. Just try it before you button everything up.
The grommit on left side is bigger why not go thru that way?
I think the washer fluid runs through that one, I didn't want to risk it. But you're right it's a bigger grommet.
Tried everything these lights did not work...the trunk light given by toyota shows only 5 volts current on multimeter...these trunk led lights need 12 volt..not really sure ...also tried to change fuses tht came in box but no luck
That's so strange, I've never heard of anyone having this issue. Do you have enough time left to return it for another one? It's possible that it's faulty.
Has anyone tried to put these lights on an older model? I have a 2014 Rav and wanna try them. I haven’t seen any made specifically for my generation Rav. Thanks
cartrimhome.com/Hatch-Door-Lights-Replacement-kit-For-Toyota-RAV4-2013-2018
Give those a try
Will this fit 2022 rav4 xse hybrid? The link's description says this doesn't fit 2022? Is that right?
I'll look into it, I was told there weren't any differences in the hatch door, but I haven't been able to verify with one in person.
@@installsandpitfalls Now the link says the opposite. 2022-2023 only
@@Svndeadlysyns yeah it looks like it has 2 separate listings, up to 21 and 22-23
@@SvndeadlysynsI just put one in my 2020 Rav4. Spray with soapy water before you try to slide it into the rubber sleeve… it goes through in seconds
can these be installed in a 2017
Here is a listing for some on eBay. I haven't used this brand but at least you know that somebody is making them for your year model www.ebay.com/itm/254472334352?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MjoH73uCSma&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=5B1I2qiuRAq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
thanks@@installsandpitfalls
You are welcome, it should be very similar.
Technically everything is plug and play?
Hi, yes it's plug and play. It plugs into the single cargo light on the side. If I hadn't damaged the wire getting it through the long grommet (my fault) it would have been super easy and fast
@@installsandpitfallscool! Sound good. Thankyou so much!
You're welcome, good luck and let us know how it goes
@@installsandpitfalls i will! Thankyou again! And by the way i don’t have the rav4 yet. 😅 need to waiting for 2 more week to delivery from manufacturing to the dealership. 😁✌🏼
Congratulations!
Look like it can fit the 2015 RAV4
I am crazy because I don’t have car I see this video 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Excellent, glad to have your time
Good video do u have a link
Yes here it is, it's also in the video comments Powerty Custom Fit for LED Lights Toyota RAV4 2019 2020 2021 Cargo Lamps Decorative Atmosphere Lamp Trunk Ceiling Lighting 2 PCS (Not Fit for 2022 RAV4) www.amazon.com/dp/B083ZDYTH3/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_410VH308PYJTN842N9KA
Powerty Custom Fit for LED Lights Toyota RAV4 2019 2020 2021 Cargo Lamps Decorative Atmosphere Lamp Trunk Ceiling Lighting 2 PCS (Not Fit for 2022 RAV4) www.amazon.com/dp/B083ZDYTH3/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_410VH308PYJTN842N9KA
Thank you 🙏
Any update?
Still working great!
Should of used a zip tie as a snake for rubber boot… and now your washer hose probably has a leak now from stabbing it with a coat hanger
No leaks, but that would have been a better way 👍🏻
I’m here because I found the same “single” light in my Corolla hatchback and realized how much it does nothing 😂
We couldn't see anything in the trunk lol
silglide brah
Yeah, I should have