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Noob Question: How to change headlight bulb on an '08 Tacoma?

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by FMnodak, Dec 8, 2012.

  1. Dec 8, 2012 at 2:36 PM
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    FMnodak

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    How do I replace the headlight bulb on an '08 Tacoma?
     
  2. Dec 8, 2012 at 2:38 PM
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    Pugga

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    There is a rubber boot over the bulb, pull that straight off, then there is a metal retainer clip holding the bulb in place. Undo the clip, pull the old bulb out and put the new one in. DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS ON THE NEW BULB!!! Wear nitrile gloves or be very careful not to touch the glass.
     
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    open up the hood, look at the headlight assembly and you'll see a h4 connector with a rubber boot around it.

    unplug the h4 connector and pull the boot off by pulling straight back

    then you'll see the bulb held in place by a wire clamp

    unhook the clamp, and take the bulb
     
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    beat me by SECONDS!
     
  5. Dec 8, 2012 at 2:46 PM
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    Too slow :D
     
  6. Dec 8, 2012 at 6:07 PM
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    thank you.
     

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