The Step-by-Step Guide to Installing LED Tail Lights

LED tail lights are gaining popularity among truck and SUV owners. They outperform traditional incandescent bulbs in several ways, including longer life, improved performance, and increased safety. They are also known for having the brightest bulbs available, which is important for those who spend a lot of time driving at night, on poorly lit roads, or in bad weather.

LED tail light bulbs are classified into two types: those that use a single chip and those that use multiple chips. The latter type has better color rendering and brightness.

Instructions for Installation

Look no further if you want to add some flair to your vehicle. They're sleek, modern, and provide numerous advantages over traditional bulbs. And, with proper installation, they will outlast their halogen counterparts by years. You can do it yourself with a few simple tools. Follow our helpful guide to learn our best installation tips, including wiring.

Step 1: Get Your Workspace Ready

Before you begin, make sure your workspace is secure and well-prepared. Check the aim and angle of your tail lights once they've been illuminated to ensure you're working on a flat and level surface. Next, make sure the area is free of obstacles and hazards and is dry (essential when working with batteries and power sources as well as LED tail light wiring).

Next, gather all of your tools. You'll need a screwdriver, wiring ballasts, and other small hand tools. When you buy an LED tail light kit from RECON, you get the entire wiring kit.

Step 2: Disconnect Your Old Tail Lights

Then, remove the stock tail light assembly from your vehicle. The tail lights on most trucks and SUVs are bolted on from the inside with a simple assembly. Pull back the carpet in the back of your truck or look under the flooring in your truck bed to find this assembly.

Unbolt the original tail lights and slowly remove them from the vehicle's exterior. Remove the old tail lights and store them safely.

Step 3: Discard the Outdated Tail Light Bulbs

All that will be left after you remove the old tail light housing from your truck or SUV are the old bulbs. After that, carefully unscrew them from their sockets. Be careful when removing halogen bulbs to avoid shattering them.

Step 4: Unplug the Wiring Harness

Now, disconnect your tail light wiring until your new LED light kit is installed. Make a note of which wires connect to your turn signal lights, brake lights, reverse lights, backup lights, and running lights because you'll need to know which ones are which when you reconnect them. We will provide you with a wiring diagram to assist you in determining which wire is which.

Step 5: Put in the New Lights

Place the new tail light housing in the now-empty space on the back of your truck. You'll connect the new LED tail light installation to the factory wiring, taking note of which wires connect to which portion of the kit. LED tail lights frequently use plug-and-play technology for the sockets, plugs, and wiring, making the process fairly simple and straightforward.

Step 6: Replace the incandescent bulbs with LED lights.

Replace the bulbs in your tail lights with your new LEDs once the housing has been installed. With your awesome new lights, you're almost ready to hit the road.

Step 7: Drive and Test

After reconnecting all of the wiring, replacing the carpet or bed flooring, and reassembling the housing, it's time to test the lights, double-check their aim, and hit the road. Turn on your vehicle to ensure that the lights are illuminated and that the beam is straight (not shining up into the air or down at the pavement).

If everything is in order, it's time to clean up and hit the road. You have completed the installation procedure!