2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Owners Manual - Light bulbs

Light bulbs

You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Toyota dealer.

Preparing for light bulb replacement

Check the wattage and color of the light bulb being replaced.

Bulb locations

Front

1. Front side marker light
2. Front turn signal light

Rear

1. Rear turn signal light
2. Back-up light

Replacing light bulbs

Front side marker light

1. For the left side only: Remove the securing clip and move the washer fluid filler opening.
2. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
3. Remove the light bulb.
4. When installing, reverse the steps listed.

Front turn signal lights

1. For the left side only: Remove the securing clip and move the washer fluid filler opening.
2. To allow enough working space, remove the bulb base of the front side marker light. Wrap the removed bulb base with cloth to prevent damage to the bulb base.
3. Unplug the connector while depressing the lock release.
4. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
5. Remove the light bulb.
6. When installing, reverse the steps listed.

Back-up light

1. Open the back door and remove the nuts and lamp assembly.
2. Unplug the connector while pressing the lock release.
3. Remove the cover
4. Unclip the connector wire and turn the bulb bases counterclockwise.
5. Remove the light bulb.
6. When installing, reverse the steps listed.

Rear turn signal lights

1. Open the back door and attach protective tape under the light unit. (Use masking tape. Do not use any duct tape, as duct tape may leave markings.)
2. Remove the cover.
3. Remove the 2 bolts and lamp assembly
4. Unplug the connector while pressing the lock release.
5. Turn the bulb bases counterclockwise.
6. Remove the light bulb.
7. When installing, reverse the steps listed.

Replacing the following bulbs

If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Toyota dealer.

• Headlights/daytime running lights
• Parking lights
• Fog lights
• Side turn signal lights
• High mounted stoplight
• Stop/tail lights
• Stop lights
• Rear side marker lights
• License plate lights

LED lights
The headlights/daytime running lights, parking lights, fog lights, side turn signal lights, high mounted stoplight, stop/tail lights, stop lights, rear side marker lights and license plate lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the 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 headlight lens does not indicate a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations:

• Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
• Water has built up inside the headlight.

WARNING
Replacing light bulbs

• Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning off the headlights. 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.
• 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

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.