Toyota
Highlander Cargo Area Light Bulb Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out cargo area
light bulb in a third generation 2014 to 2018 Toyota Highlander SUV.
 2017 Highlander Cargo Area Light |
 Insert Flathead Screwdriver |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the third generation (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 plus
maybe also the 2019 and 2020 model years) Toyota Highlander SUV
in changing a burnt out cargo area light bulb. 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 miniature wedge base light bulb part number is 2825 (also known as # W5W). You could also install a brighter 2825 LED bulb. The only tool needed to access and replace the light bulb is a small flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool. |
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 Pry Out Light Housing |
 Push In Release Tab |
| To prevent from
scratching the plastic surfaces, you can either cover the tip of your
screwdriver with a thin micro fiber cloth or instead use a small plastic
pry bar tool. Insert the blade of the screwdriver into the small notch at the front edge of the lens cover. Gently pry out the light housing and remove it from the plastic cargo area interior panel. |
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 Disconnect Power Plug |
 Pull Off Back Cover |
| Push in the release
tab on the white plastic electrical connector before pulling it straight out
of the socket. Gently pull off the grey plastic rear cover from the back of the light housing. Set the rear cover aside in a safe place. |
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 Rear Cover Removed |
 Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
| If the old light
bulb was recently turned on, it might still be hot enough to burn your
fingers. Be careful when you remove the old light bulb. Pull the old light bulb straight out of the socket. |
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 Old Light Bulb Removed |
 Push In New Light Bulb |
| The old light bulb
was marked as part number Toshiba 12V5W I6X W5W (E2 2J6) which is the same
as a number 2825 bulb. Push a new number 2825 bulb straight into the socket. If you would like to have a brighter cargo area light, install some compatible replacement 2825 LED light bulbs. |
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 Push On Back Cover |
 Push In Electrical Connector |
| Slide the grey
plastic rear cover back into place over the light housing. Push the power plug straight into its socket until it clicks securely into place. |
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 Re-Insert Wires First |
 Pop In Retaining Clip |
| First, re-insert
the wires and the rear edge of the light housing back into the cargo area
panel. Then gently snap in the retaining clip on the front edge of the light housing back into place. |
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 Light Housing Secured |
 Test New Light Bulb |
| To test the new
cargo area light bulb, flip the rocker "On / Off" switch up to the "On"
position. 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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