2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Owners Manual

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Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
■ Front fog light (if equipped)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.

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■Parking and front side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.

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Front turn signal lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.

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■Rear turn signal and back-up lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
Using a flathead screwdriver or
equivalent which is wrapped with
a cloth.
Turn the bulb bases counter-
clockwise.
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light
Back-up light

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License plate lights
Remove the screws and cover.
Remove the light bulb.

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■High mounted stoplight (vehic les without rear spoiler)
Disconnect the clips by using a
flathead screwdriver which is
wrapped with a cloth.
Clips
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.

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Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
• Stop/tail and rear side marker lights
• High mounted stoplight (vehicles with rear spoiler)
■ Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
● Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ LED lights
The stop/tail and rear side marker lights, and high mounted stoplight (vehi-
cles with the rear spoiler) consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
If two or more LEDs in a stop light burn out, your vehicle may not conform to
local laws (SAE).
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.
● Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling.
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.

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