Toyota 4Runner: Light bulbs

You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your Toyota dealer.

For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Toyota dealer.

Preparing for light bulb replacement

Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced.

Removing the engine compartment cover

Front bulb locations

Rear bulb locations

Replacing light bulbs

Headlight

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

1. High beam (inside) 2. Low beam (outside)

Unplug the connector while depressing the lock release.

1. High beam
2. Low beam

Parking light and front side marker light

Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the parking light and front side marker light that you wish to replace.

For example, if you wish to replace the parking light and front side marker light on the right side, turn the steering wheel to the left.

Remove the fender liner screws.

Partly remove the fender liner.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

Fog light

Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the fog light that you wish to replace.

For example, if you wish to replace the fog light on the right side, turn the steering wheel to the left.

Remove the fender liner screws.

Partly remove the fender liner.

Unplug the connector while depressing the lock release.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Front turn signal light and daytime running light

Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the front turn signal light and daytime running light that you wish to replace.

For example, if you wish to replace the front turn signal light and daytime running light on the right side, turn the steering wheel to the left.

Remove the fender liner screws.

Partly remove the fender liner.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

Stop/tail and rear side marker light and back-up light

Open the back door and remove the cover.

Using a flathead screwdriver or equivalent which is wrapped with a cloth.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

1. Stop/tail and rear side marker light 2. Back-up light

Remove the light bulb.

1. Stop/tail and rear side marker light 2. Back-up light

Rear turn signal light

Open the back door and remove the cover.

Using a flathead screwdriver or equivalent which is wrapped with a cloth.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

License plate light

Remove the screws and lens.

Remove the light bulb.

Lights other than the above

If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have your Toyota dealer replace it.

• Side turn signal lights (if equipped)

• High mounted stoplight

• Outer foot lights (if equipped)

LED light bulbs

The side turn signal lights and high mounted stoplight consist of a number of LEDs. If any LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.

Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens

Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.

Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a malfunction.

• Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.

• Water has built up inside the headlight.

CAUTION

Replacing light bulbs

• Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning off the lights.

The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.

• Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the bulb by the plastic or metal portion.

If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.

• Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

To prevent damage or fire

Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.