DIYElectrical -> Replacing light bulbs for Your Toyota 4 Runner SUV Third Generation (1996-2002)

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Replacing light bulbs—  
The following illustrations show how to  
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing  
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and  
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the  
wattage ratings given in the table.  
The inside of the lens of exterior lights  
such as headlights may temporarily fog up  
when the lens becomes wet in the rain or  
Bulb  
No.  
Light bulbs  
Headlights  
W
Type  
60/55  
55  
A
B
in a car wash. This is not  
a
problem  
because the fogging is caused by the  
temperature difference between the outside  
and inside of the lens, just like the  
windshield fogged up in the rain. However,  
if there is a large drop of water on the  
inside of the lens, or if there is water  
pooled inside the light, contact your  
Toyota dealer.  
Front fog lights  
Parking and front  
side marker lights  
5
C
C
D
CAUTION  
Front turn signal  
lights  
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas  
inside and require special handling.  
They can burst or shatter if scratched  
or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its  
plastic or metal case. Do not touch  
the glass part of a bulb with bare  
hands.  
21  
21  
Rear turn signal  
lights  
Stop/tail lights  
21/5  
18  
5
C
C
C
Back−up lights  
License plate light  
High mounted  
stoplight  
NOTICE  
921  
18  
C
Only use a bulb of the listed type.  
Interior light  
8
8
E
E
C
Personal lights  
Glove box light  
1.4  
Luggage  
compartment light  
8
E
A: HB2 halogen bulbs  
B: H3 halogen bulbs  
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)  
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)  
E: Double end bulbs  
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—Headlights  
1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec-  
tor. Remove the rubber cover.  
2. Release the bulb retaining spring  
and remove the bulb. Install a new  
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.  
3. Install the rubber cover with the  
“TOP” mark upward, and snuggle on  
the boss. Insert the connector.  
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.  
To install a bulb, align the tabs of the  
bulb with the cutouts of the mounting  
hole.  
Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on  
the connector and the headlight body.  
Aiming is not necessary after replacing  
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-  
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.  
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—Front fog lights  
1. Loosen the cover retaining screws  
and remove the cover.  
2. Lift up the soft casing and discon-  
nect the cords.  
3. Release the bulb retaining spring  
and remove the bulb. Install a new  
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.  
To install the bulb, align the cutouts of the  
bulb with the protrusions of the mounting  
hole.  
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—Parking and front side  
marker lights  
Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.  
4. Connect the cord and put the soft  
casing into the cover.  
5. Install the cover with the retaining  
screws.  
Aiming is not necessary after replacing  
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-  
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.  
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—Rear turn signal, stop/tail,  
and back−up lights  
—Front turn signal lights  
Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.  
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—License plate lights  
—High mounted stoplight  
a: Back−up light  
b: Rear turn signal lights  
c: Stop/tail light  
Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.  
Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.  
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