DO?IT?YOURSELFMAINTENANCE -> Replacing light bulbs for Your Toyota 4 Runner SUV Fourth Generation (2003-2009)

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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 engine 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  
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 fogs up in the rain. However, if  
The stop/tail and rear side marker lights  
consist of a number of LEDs. If any of  
the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to  
your Toyota dealer to have the light re-  
placed.  
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.  
CAUTION  
D To prevent burning yourself, do not  
replace the light bulbs while they  
are hot.  
D 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.  
NOTICE  
Only use a bulb of the listed type.  
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A: HB3 halogen bulbs  
B: H11 halogen bulbs  
C: HB4 halogen bulbs  
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)  
E: Single end bulbs  
F: Wedge base bulbs (clear)  
G: Double end bulbs  
Light bulbs  
Bulb No.  
9005  
W
60  
55  
51  
5
Type  
A
Headlights (high beam)  
Headlights (low beam)  
Front fog lights  
B
9006  
168  
1156NA  
C
D
E
Parking and front side marker lights  
Front turn signal lights  
Rear turn signal lights  
Backup lights  
27  
21  
18  
5
D
F
921  
168  
921  
License plate lights  
High mounted stoplight  
Interior light  
F
18  
8
F
G
F
Personal lights  
5
Vanity lights  
3
G
F
Door courtesy lights  
Glove box light  
3.8  
1.2  
8
F
Luggage compartment light  
Running board lights  
G
F
3.8  
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—Headlights  
Low beam  
(outside)  
High beam  
(inside)  
1. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise  
to the front of the vehicle as shown.  
2. Unplug the connector while depress-  
ing the lock release.  
3. Install  
a
new bulb and connector  
into the mounting hole and turn  
them clockwise to the front of the  
vehicle.  
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.  
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. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise  
to the front of the vehicle as shown.  
2. Unplug the connector while depress-  
ing the lock release.  
3. Install  
a
new bulb and connector  
into the mounting hole and turn  
them clockwise to the front of the  
vehicle.  
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.  
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—Parking and front side  
marker lights  
—Rear turn signal and  
backup lights  
—Front turn signal lights  
Use  
a
flathead screwdriver which is  
wrapped with a cloth.  
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—License plate lights  
—High mounted stoplight  
Clips  
a: Rear turn signal light  
b: Backup light  
Use a Phillipshead screwdriver.  
Disconnect the clips by using a flathead  
screwdriver which is wrapped with  
cloth.  
a
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