Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 136

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Stop/tail lights, rear turn signal lights and back-up lights or
rear fog light (if equipped)

Remove the securing bolts
and pull the unit sideways to
remove.

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

Stop/tail light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light or rear fog
light

Remove the light bulb.

Stop/tail light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light or rear fog
light

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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License plate light

Remove the unit.

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
● Headlight low beams (vehicles with LED headlights)
● Front position lights/daytime running lights (vehicles with LED

headlights)

● Side turn signal lights
● High mounted stoplight (if equipped)

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When installing the rubber cover of the headlight (vehicles with halogen
headlights)
Ensure the rubber cover is securely attached.

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LED lights
The headlight low beams (vehicles with LED headlights), front position lights/
daytime running lights (vehicles with LED headlights), side turn signal lights
(mirror mounted type) and high mounted stoplight (if equipped) consists of a
number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional to have the light replaced.

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Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional for more information in the
following situations:

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Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.

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Water has built up inside the headlight.

Fit the rubber cover outer circumfer-
ence in firmly.
Fit the rubber cover around the light
bulb in until the light bulb plug can be
seen.

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Replacing light bulbs

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.

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To prevent damage or fire 

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Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked. 

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Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.