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Toyota Highlander Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out low beam, high beam, turn signal or side marker in a 2014 to 2018 Toyota Highlander.

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2017 Highlander Headlights
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Low Beam - Center
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Grey Plastic Dust Cap
This automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the third generation (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and maybe also the 2019 and 2020 model years) Toyota Highlander SUV in changing a burnt out low beam, high beam, front turn signal or side marker light bulb in the headlight housings.

Owners of other Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles such as the 4Runner, Avalon, 86, C-HR, Camry, Corolla, iM, Land Cruiser, Mirai, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, Yaris, FR-S, xB,  xD, tC, xA, CT 200h, ES 250, ES 300, ES 330, ES 350, IS 250, IS 350, RX 300, GS 250, NX 300 and RX 350.

The compatible replacement light bulb part numbers are as follows: Low Beam # H11, High Beam # 9005, Front Turn Signal # 7444NA and Front Side Marker # 2825 (or W5W).

No tools are needed to access and replace the low beam or high beam bulbs. To change the front turn signal or side marker, you'll need a small flathead screwdriver or a small plastic pry bar tool.



 
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Twist Off Counterclockwise
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Old Low Beam Exposed
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1/4 Turn Counterclockwise
The first two steps are to open the hood and then move to the side of the SUV with the burnt out headlight bulb.

The low beam light is located near the middle of the headlight assembly. The lens resembles a "robot eye", in my opinion.

Reach in behind the headlight housing and locate the round grey plastic dust cap.

Rotate the dust cover 1/4 turn in the counterclockwise direction before pulling it straight out of the housing.

Set the dust cap aside in a safe place.

Rotate the base of the old low beam bulb 1/4 turn in the counterclockwise direction before pulling it straight out of the housing.

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Pull Back Retaining Clip
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Old Low Beam Removed
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Push On Power Plug
Gently pull back the tab to release the retaining clip on the electrical connector.

Slide the power plug straight off the base of the old low beam bulb.

Try to avoid touching the glass part of the new halogen light bulb with your fingers or anything greasy in the engine bay.

If you do get the new bulb dirty, wipe it clean with a paper towel and some rubbing alcohol.

Push the electrical connector straight on to the base of a new number H11 until it clicks securely into place.

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Empty Low Beam Housing
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1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock
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Twist On Dust Cover
Insert the new low beam bulb into the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn in the clockwise direction to secure it into place.

Replace the dust cap by twisting it on 1/4 turn in the clockwise direction.

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Inner Corner - High Beam
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Base of Old High Beam Bulb
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Push In Release Tab
The high beam light is located closer to the inner edge of the headlight assembly.

Push in the release tab on the black plastic electrical connector before sliding it straight off the base of the old high beam light bulb.

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Slide Off Electrical Connector
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1/4 Turn Counterclockwise
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Old High Beam Removed
Rotate the base of the old high beam bulb 1/4 turn in the counterclockwise direction before pulling it straight out of the housing.
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Empty Bulb Housing
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Insert New High Beam Bulb
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1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock
Avoid touching the glass part of the new halogen light bulb with your fingers or anything in the engine bay. If you do get the new bulb dirty, clean it with a paper towel moistened with rubbing alcohol.

Insert the new number 9005 high beam bulb straight into the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn in the clockwise direction to secure it into place.

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Push On Power Plug
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Turn Signal & Side Marker
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Push Down Center of Fastener
Slide the power plug straight on to the base of the new high beam bulb until it clicks securely into place.

The front turn signal and side marker light bulbs are located near the outer corner of the headlight housing.

In order to access the two bulb sockets, you will need to remove the black plastic cover located on top of the rear corner of the headlight housing.

There are two round black plastic pop rivet fasteners that secure the cover in place.



 

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Pry Up Base of Pop Rivet
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Push Down Center of 2nd Rivet
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Pry Out 2nd Pop Rivet
Gently push down the center of each pop rivet to unlock them.

Then carefully pry out the base of the fastener.

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Second Fastener Removed
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Two Fasteners Removed
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Lift Off Plastic Cover
Set the pop rivet fasteners aside in a safe place.

Lift the black plastic cover off the rear outer corner of the headlight housing.

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Two Bulb Sockets Exposed
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1/4 Turn Counterclockwise
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Pull Out Old Turn Signal
Once the cover is out of the way, you'll be able to see the long thin grey plastic bulb socket for the side marker and the larger round grey plastic turn signal bulb socket.

Rotate the turn signal bulb socket 1/4 turn in the counterclockwise direction before pulling it straight out of the housing.

Carefully pull the old light bulb straight out of the socket.

Push a new amber colored part number 7444NA light bulb straight into the socket.

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1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock
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Front Side Marker Socket
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1/4 Turn Counterclockwise
Re-insert the bulb socket into the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn in the clockwise direction.

The side marker bulb socket is located closer to the outer edge of the housing.

Rotate the long grey plastic handle on the bulb socket 1/4 turn in the counterclockwise direction before pulling it straight out of the housing.

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Side Marker Bulb Socket
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Pull Out Old Light Bulb
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Push In New Light Bulb
Pull the old light bulb straight out of the socket.

Push a new number 2825 (also known as W5W) miniature wedge base light bulb straight into the socket.

If you would like to have brighter side marker lights, install some compatible replacement 2825 LED bulbs.

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Re-Insert Bulb Socket
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1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock
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Replace Plastic Access Panel
Re-insert the side marker bulb socket straight into the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn in the clockwise direction to secure it into place.

Lower the black plastic cover back into place.

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Pop Up Middle of Fastener
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Re-Insert Pop Rivet
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Replace Second Pop Rivet
Push on the bottom of the two plastic fasteners to "pop" up the middle pieces until they are flush with the base of the fastener.

Re-insert the two pop rivets to secure the cover into place.

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Plastic Cover Replaced
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Testing High Beam Bulb
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Test New Headlight Bulbs
To test the new light bulbs, turn on the headlights, flash the high beams and activate the hazard signals.

Be sure to record the bulb change in your vehicle's service records.

Please check out all of my 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.
 

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