2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER headlight bulb

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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 perfor m, contact your Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ Prepare a replacement light bulb.
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 538)
■ Front bulb locations
Headlights
Parking and front side marker lights
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front turn signal lights

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Maintenance and care
Replacing light bulbs
■ Headlights
Unplug the connector.
Remove the rubber cover.
■Rear bulb locations
Back-up lights
Rear turn signal lights Stop/tail and rear
side
marker
lights
License plate lights
STEP1
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CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
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.

538 6-1. Specifications
Light bulbs
A: H11 halogen bulbsB: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
C: HB2 halogen bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*: If equipped
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
60/55 C
Front turn signal lights 21 B
Parking/front side marker lights 5B
Front fog lights* 55 A
Rear turn signal lights 21 D
Back-up lights 16 D
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights 
21/5 D
License plate lights 5D
Outer foot lights* 5D
Interior Vanity lights
8D
Personal/interior lights (front) 5D
Personal/interior lights (center)* 5D
Interior light 8D
Door courtesy lights 5D

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Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 529
Checking .............................. 421
Preparing and checking before winter ................................. 224
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 424
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch (ignition switch) ........ 164
Engine switch (ignition switch) .................... 168
Enhanced vehicle stability
control (Enhanced VSC) ....... 207
EPS (Electric power steering)................................. 207
Event data recorder ................ 487
Floor mat .................................. 381
Fluid Brake .................................... 428
Washer ................................. 432
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 196
Wattage ................................ 538
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 247
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 196
Wattage ................................ 538
Front manual air conditioning system ................................... 242
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 134
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 492
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 75
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage ................................ 538 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............466
Wattage .................................538
Fuel Capacity ................................528
Fuel gauge ............................177
Fuel pump shut off system ....486
Gas station information .........576
Information ............................539
Refueling ...............................106
Type ......................................528
Fuel door (fuel filler door) .......106
Fuel filler door (fuel door) .......106
Fuel pump shut off system .....486
Fuses.........................................455
Garage door opener.................388
Gas station information...........576
Gauges ......................................177
Glove box..................................359
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................324
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................87
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............466
Switch....................................192
Wattage .................................538
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................378
Side mirror.............................261
Hood ..........................................414
Hooks
Cargo hook............................382
Shopping bag ........................382
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I/M test....................................... 409
IdentificationEngine ................................... 527
Vehicle .................................. 527
Ignition switch .................. 164, 168
Illuminated entry system ......... 355
Indicator lights ......................... 179
Initialization
Items to initialize.................... 557
Inside rear view mirror ..............97
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 355
Switch............................ 357, 356
Wattage ................................. 538
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 416
Replacing the wheel .............. 499
Jack handle .............................. 499
Keyless entry..............................53
Keys
Electronic key ..........................30
Engine switch ................ 164, 168
If the electronic key does not operate properly.................. 514
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter ........................... 513
Ignition switch................ 164, 168
Keyless entry...........................53
Key number .............................30
Keys ........................................30
Mechanical key .......................30
Wireless remote control key ........................................53 License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 466
Wattage................................. 538
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 466
Wattage................................. 538
Lights Door courtesy lights .............. 355
Fog light switch ..................... 196
Headlight switch .................... 192
Interior light switch ........ 357, 356
Outer foot lights..................... 355
Personal light switch ............. 356
Replacing light bulbs ............. 466
Turn signal lever ................... 175
Vanity lights........................... 372
Wattage................................. 538
Load capacity ........................... 223
Lock steering column...... 166, 169
Luggage cover ......................... 384
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 410
General maintenance............ 406
Maintenance data ................. 526
Maintenance requirements ... 404
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................. 178
Meters ................................... 177
Mirrors Conversation mirror .............. 374
Inside rear view mirror ............ 97
Side mirror heaters ............... 261
Side mirrors............................. 99
Vanity mirrors ........................ 372
Moon roof ................................. 103
MP3 disc ................................... 281
Multi-information display .................................... 183I
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