2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER lights

3886-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
Replace the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
Install the cover.
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Maintenance and care
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Headlight high beam/daytime running lights
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Pull the bulb out while press-
ing the lock release of the
connector.
Replace the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
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Front side marker lights
Turn the steering wheel in
the opposite direction of the
front side marker light that
you wish to replace.
For example, if you wish to
replace the front side marker
light on the right side, turn the
steering wheel to the left.
Remove the fender liner
screws.
Partly remove the fender
liner.
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Install a new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting and insert.
Turn clockwise and secure
the bulb base.
Install the connector.
Shake the connector gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the front fog lights on once and
visually confirm that no light is
leaking through the mounting.
When installing the fender liner, install by conducting and with the
directions reversed.
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Rear turn signal lights
Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the vehi-
cle, cover the tip of the screw-
driver with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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Back-up lights
Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the vehi-
cle, cover the tip of the screw-
driver with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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License plate lights
Remove the screws and
lens.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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Maintenance and care
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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
●Fog light (right side)
●Side turn signal lights
●Stop/tail lights
●Rear side marker lights
●High mounted stoplight
●Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED light bulbs
The side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights, rear side marker lights, high
mounted stoplight and outer foot lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any
LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light
replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following
situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the lens.
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it 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. Failure 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.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.