Maintenance and care -> Light bulbs for Your Toyota 4 Runner SUV Fifth Generation (2010-2024)

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Light bulbs  
You may replace the following bulbs by 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. (P. 533)  
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Bulb locations  
Front  
Headlight high beam (if  
equipped)/daytime running  
light  
Front side marker light  
1
2
3
Front turn signal/parking  
light  
Rear  
Rear turn signal light  
1
2
3
Back-up light  
License plate light  
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Replacing light bulbs  
Headlight high beam (if equipped)/daytime running lights  
1
Turn the bulb base counter-  
clockwise.  
2
Pull the bulb out while press-  
ing the lock release of the  
connector.  
3
Replace the light bulb, and  
install the bulb base.  
6
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb  
with the mounting and insert.  
4
Turn and secure the bulb  
base.  
Shake the bulb base gently to  
check that it is not loose, turn  
the headlights on once and visu-  
ally confirm that no light is leak-  
ing through the mounting.  
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Front turn signal/parking light  
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
1
Turn the steering wheel in  
the opposite direction of the  
front turn signal light and  
parking light that you wish to  
replace.  
For example, if you wish to  
replace the front turn signal light  
and parking light on the right  
side, turn the steering wheel to  
the left.  
2
Remove the fender liner  
screws.  
3
Partly remove the fender  
liner.  
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5
6
Turn the bulb base counter-  
clockwise.  
Remove the light bulb.  
When installing, reverse the steps listed.  
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Front side marker lights  
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
1
Turn the steering wheel in  
the opposite direction of the  
front side marker light that  
you wish to replace.  
For example, if you wish to  
replace the front side marker  
light on the right side, turn the  
steering wheel to the left.  
2
Remove the fender liner  
screws.  
3
Partly remove the fender  
liner.  
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4
5
6
Turn the bulb base counter-  
clockwise.  
Remove the light bulb.  
When installing, reverse the steps listed.  
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Rear turn signal lights  
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
1
Open the back door and  
remove the cover.  
To prevent damage to the vehi-  
cle, cover the tip of the screw-  
driver with a rag.  
2
Turn the bulb base counter-  
clockwise.  
3
Remove the light bulb.  
4
When installing, reverse the steps listed.  
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Back-up lights  
1
Open the back door and  
remove the cover.  
To prevent damage to the vehi-  
cle, cover the tip of the screw-  
driver with a rag.  
2
Turn the bulb base counter-  
clockwise.  
3
Remove the light bulb.  
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4
When installing, reverse the steps listed.  
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License plate lights  
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
1
Remove the screws and  
lens.  
2
Remove the light bulb.  
3
When installing, reverse the steps listed.  
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Replacing the following bulbs  
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by  
your Toyota dealer.  
Headlight low beams (if equipped)  
Headlight low/high beams (if equipped)  
Fog lights  
Side turn signal lights  
Stop/tail lights  
Rear side marker lights  
High mounted stoplight  
Outer foot lights (if equipped)  
LED light bulbs  
The headlight low beams (if equipped), headlight low/high beams (if  
equipped), fog lights, side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights, rear side marker  
lights, high mounted stoplight and outer foot lights 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  
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the lens does not indicate a  
malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following  
situations:  
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Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.  
Water has built up inside the lens.  
WARNING  
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. When it is  
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth  
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.  
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.  
Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure 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.  
Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.  
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