2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER light

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■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. ( P. 553)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■ If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify fuses or the fuse box.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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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. 632)
■ Turn the power back door main switch OFF. (vehicles with
power back door)
 P. 6 2
■ Front bulb locations
Headlight high
beams and
daytime running
lights (if equipped)
Headlight low beams
Fog lights (if equipped)
Parking, front side
marker and front turn
signal lights

554 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Replacing light bulbs■ Headlights
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Low beam (outside)
High beam (inside)
■Rear bulb locations
Back-up lightsRear turn signal lights
Stop/tail and rear
side marker lights
License plate lights
STEP1

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Maintenance and care
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Low beam
High beam
■ Fog lights (if equipped)
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.STEP2
STEP1

556 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Turn the bulb counterclockwise.
■ Parking, front side marker and front turn signal lights
Right side only: Move the
washer fluid tank opening.STEP2
STEP1

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Maintenance and care
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.STEP2
STEP3

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■Back-up lights, stop/tail and rear side marker, and rear turn
signal lights
Left side
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screwdriver
and cover as shown in the illus-
trations.
Right sideOpen the back door and remove
the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screwdriver
and cover as shown in the illus-
trations.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
light
Back-up light
STEP1
STEP1
STEP2

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Maintenance and care
Remove the light bulb.
Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
light
Back-up light
■ License plate lights
Remove the screw and remove
the unit.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3