2001 TOYOTA TACOMA hood release

’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009)
22001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
Instrument panel overview
1. Instrument cluster
2. Center vents
3. Personal lights or interior light
4. Side vents
5. Rear view mirror remote control levers
6. Glove box
7. Power door lock switches
8. Power window switches
9. Manual transmission gear shift lever orautomatic transmission selector lever
10. Rear console box
11. Cup holder
12. Power rear view mirror control switch
13. Front drive control lever
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Hood lock release lever
16. Window lock switch

’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009)
152001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
Tailgate
To open the tailgate, pull the handle up.
The support cables will hold the tailgate
horizontal.
See Luggage stowage precautions" in
Section 2 for precautions in loading lug-
gage.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling it to-
ward you to make sure it is securely
locked.
NOTICE
Avoid driving with the tailgate open.
To lower the tailgate fully, release the
support brackets from the lugs as
shown.
NOTICE
Lower the tailgate gently when it is
unhooked.
 Make sure the tailgate is securely
caught by the support brackets be-
fore closing the tailgate.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is securely closed and locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.

’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009)
2752001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
Headlights
1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec-tor. Remove the rubber cover.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb. Install a new
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
To install a bulb, align the tabs of the
bulb with the cutouts of the mounting
hole.3. Install the rubber cover with the TOP" mark upward and snuggle on
the boss. Then insert the connector.
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.