License Plate Lamp: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Parts are shown for the LH side only. The LH and RH side are symmetrical.

REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSY (SEE OVERHAUL )
REMOVE BACK DOOR GARNISH SUB-ASSY OUTSIDE
REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LAMP LENS
1. Push the license plate lamp assy in the direction indicated by the arrow in Fig 1 and remove it.
  
  Fig 1: Pushing License Plate Lamp Assy
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Disconnect the license plate lamp socket & wire and bulb. Remove the license plate lamp lens.