The illumination bulbs were out on my AC controls, ECT, rear window button, rear defroster, and power point.
This is a write up on the step by step process I took to replace the bulbs.
My research was done here:
[COLOR=rgb(0, 102, 204)]http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/141615-light-bulbs.html[/COLOR]
[COLOR=rgb(0, 102, 204)]http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/160498-led-dash-lights-faqs.html[/COLOR]
[COLOR=rgb(0, 102, 204)]http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/12565-replacing-lights-behind-c-controls.html[/COLOR]
[COLOR=rgb(0, 102, 204)]http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/13845-climate-control-light.html[/COLOR]
[COLOR=rgb(0, 102, 204)]http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/132012-write-up-climate-control-dash-bulbs-2000-limited.html[/COLOR]
[COLOR=rgb(0, 102, 204)]http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/151858-revisit-auto-climate-control-back-lights.html#post1498072[/COLOR]
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After reading thru those threads, I determined I needed the following part numbers. These are for a 2001 4runner, the bulbs for other 4runner generations might be different.
2001 4runner limited climate control light bulbs:
Part Number #81850-35050 - 2 Total
Part Number #81850-35040 - 2 Total
Hazard control light bulb:
Part Number #84999-10860 - 1 Total
ECT and Defroster light bulb:
Part Number #90010-01041 - 1 Total
Rear window roll down:
Part Number #90010-01042 - 1 Total
Cigarette lighter:
Part Number #84999-10250 - 1 Total
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Ordered all my bulbs from Camelback Toyota:
Removing the center console cup holder, this is done by tugging it off:
Then removing the shifter surround:
Next, the radio surround is removed, gently pry it away from the dash:
Pull it out slowly to reveal the plugs by the ac vents:
Unplug the power point plugs:
Once the power point plug connector has been removed, locate the bulb - it is the gray end of the power point:
Twist to remove:
Next, I removed the hazard switch:
This is done by releasing the side tabs:
Next, I removed this portion:
This is done by releasing tabs at the ends AND at the top center:
Next I removed the AC controls faceplate, tabs are on top. This is very flimsy, so careful:
I then removed the screws that hold in the AC control unit, disconnected the rear plugs and pulled it out: