2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER headlight bulb

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Maintenance and care
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. 480)
■ Front bulb locations
Headlight high beam
Parking and front
side marker lightHeadlight low beamFront turn
signal light
Front fog light
(if equipped)

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
High beam (inside)
Low beam (outside)
■Rear bulb locations
High mounted
stoplight
(vehicles without
rear spoiler)
Rear turn signal light
License plate lightBack-up light

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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.

480 6-1. Specifications
Light bulbs
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 BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights (high beam) 9005 60 A
Headlights (low beam) — 55 B
Front fog lights 9006 51 C
Parking and front side
marker lights
2827 5 D
Front turn signal lights 1156NA 27 E
Rear turn signal lights — 21 D
Back-up lights 921 16 F
License plate lights 168 5 F
High mounted stoplight 921 16 F
Interior Interior light — 8 G
Personal lights — 5 F
Vanity lights — 3 G
Door courtesy lights — 3.8 F
Glove box light — 1.2 F
Luggage compartment
light
—8 G
Running board lights — 3.8 F

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Alphabetical index
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 418
Switch ................................... 158
Wattage ................................ 480
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage ................................ 480
Fuel Capacity ............................... 473
Fuel gauge ........................... 148
Fuel pump shut off system ... 433
Gas station information ........ 520
Information ........................... 481
Refueling ................................ 85
Type ..................................... 473
Warning light ........................ 439
Fuel door .................................... 85
Fuel filler door ........................... 85
Fuel pump shut off system .... 433
Fuses Fuses.................................... 404
Locations .............................. 407
Garage door opener ................ 345
Gas station information .......... 520
Gauges ..................................... 148
Glove box ................................. 310
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 426
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 60
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............ 416
Switch ................................... 158
Wattage ................................ 480
Heaters Seat heaters ......................... 334
Side mirror ............................ 240 Height control
Electronically modulated
air suspension.....................169
Hill-start assist control ............188
Hood ..........................................372
Hooks Cargo net ..............................339
Shopping bag ........................340
Horn...........................................147
I/M test.......................................367
Identification Engine ...................................472
Tire ........................................485
Vehicle ..................................471
Ignition switch ..........................140
Illuminated entry system .........305
Immobilizer system....................88
Indicator lights .........................151
Initialization
Items to initialize....................498
Inside rear view mirror ..............70
Instrument panel light
control ....................................149
Interior lights
Interior lights..........................305
Switch....................................307
Wattage .................................480
Jack Positioning the jack ...............448
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........445
Jack handle ..............................448
Keyless entry..............................29
Keys
Engine switch ........................140
If you lose your keys .............458
Ignition switch........................140
Key battery ............................402
Keyless entry...........................29
Key number .............................28
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Keys ........................................28
Reminder buzzer ................... 441
Wireless remote control key ..................................28, 29
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 421
Switch.................................... 158
Wattage ................................. 480
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 415
Wattage ................................. 480
Lights
Automatic light off system ..... 160
Emergency flasher switch .................................. 426
Hazard light switch ................426
Headlight switch .................... 158
Instrument panel light control dial ...................................... 149
Interior light switch ................307
Personal light switch ............. 306
Replacing light bulbs ............. 415
Running board lights ............. 305
Turn signal lights switch ........ 145
Wattage ................................. 480
Load capacity ................... 211, 470
Lock steering column ................69
Luggage compartment features................................... 338
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 368
General maintenance ............ 364
Maintenance data.................. 470
Maintenance requirements.... 362
Vehicle exterior ..................... 356
Vehicle interior ...................... 359
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 437 Meter
Accessory meter ................... 155
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 149
Meters ................................... 148
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 70
Rear side-view mirrors .......... 328
Side mirrors............................. 73
Vanity mirrors ........................ 324
Moon roof ................................... 82
MP3 disc ................................... 257
Odometer .................................. 148
Off-road precautions ............... 198
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 375
Warning light ................. 437, 439
Opener
Fuel door ................................. 85
Fuel filler door ......................... 85
Hood ..................................... 372
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 73
Outside temperature
display .................................... 326
Overhead console.................... 316
Overheating, Engine ................ 463
Parking brake ........................... 146
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 418
Switch ................................... 158
Wattage................................. 480
Personal lights ......................... 306 Switch ................................... 306
Wattage................................. 480
Power back windows................. 79
Power outlet ............................. 329
Power steering Fluid ...................................... 383
Power windows .......................... 76
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