2015 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

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Front fog lights (if equipped)
Unplug the connector while pull-
ing the lock release.
Turn the bulb counterclockwise.

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■Front side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.

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Front turn signal lights/parki ng lights/daytime running lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.

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■Stop/tail lights, rear side marker lights (bulb type only), back-
up lights and rear turn signal lights
Remove the bolts and rear com-
bination assembly.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb bases counter-
clockwise.
Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights (bulb type only)
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights (bulb type only)
Back-up light

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High mounted stoplight
Remove the screws and cover.
Remove the light bulbs.

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■License plate lights
Remove the screw and light unit.
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.
• Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
• Stop/tail lights (LED type)
• Rear side marker lights (LED type)
■ Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information
in the following situations:
● Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ LED light bulbs
The side turn signal lights (if equipped), stop/tail and rear side marker lights
(LED type) 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).

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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. When i\
t is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, 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.