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Front turn signal bulb replacement
Does anyone know of a pictorial or video that sows how to replace the driver side front turn signal bulb on a 2003 4Runner Sport?
I have taken the battery out to gain access but can't figure out how to get at the bulb.
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10-02-2010, 02:53 PM
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I just replaced mine today.
Just twist the socket to get it out of the lens, then put the bulb straight out.
took maybe 5 minutes tops.
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10-02-2010, 04:59 PM
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I reached the drivers side turn signal on my 2005 by laying on my back and reaching up...like noted before it turns and pops in and out. A little tricky to get right, but by no means difficult.
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10-13-2010, 09:46 AM
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I am new here. I am trying to replace my 1999's front driver side turn signal bulb, and it looks like the whole case comes off (otherwise I have to go into the fender with a very small hand to get at the thing), but I cannot get he damn thing to come off, at all. I hate paying someone to change a freakin' bulb! Is there a trick I am missing? I know the rear ones push to the side and pop off, but the front won't budge!
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10-13-2010, 10:32 AM
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Go search or ask in the 3rd gen section, 4th gens started motor year 2003. The guys on in the 3rd will fix you right up I am sure...
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I would recommend the lay on the back method and just reach up. I'd feel the one on the passenger side first so you can do it without looking and make sure you don't have T-Rex arms and it should take 5 minutes or less. I replaced the bulb while standing above it though as it was easy to use two hands once the socket is removed from the light to remove the burnt out bulb and twist/push in the new one.
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Bulb Replacement
I'm trying to replace my driver's side turn signal bulb. Underneath, I turned the receptacle, about a quarter turn, but it still won't come out. What am I missing? Thanks.
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I'm trying to replace my driver's side turn signal bulb. Underneath, I turned the receptacle, about a quarter turn, but it still won't come out. What am I missing? Thanks.
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a 4 year old thread; brought back to life! Is yours 03-05 (in bumper) or 06-09 (in headlight housing)?
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05. Easy access from underneath on the bumper.
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dont know if this is the same for 03-05 but on my 09 i opened the hood and took out the two rubber like covers that are attached to the bumper sub frame and now i can reach my fog lights bulbs so it should work on 03-05.
note: rubber cover was removed to install cbi front hitch
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foxhaven
Does anyone know of a pictorial or video that sows how to replace the driver side front turn signal bulb on a 2003 4Runner Sport?
I have taken the battery out to gain access but can't figure out how to get at the bulb.
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Just to be clear. It sounds like you are describing the "Side Marker" lamp which is part of the headlight housing on a 2003. On a 2003, the "Turn Signal" lamp is lower bumper area.
It is a bit of a pain to reach the "Side Marker" lamp on the drivers side. You have to turn the bulb socket counter clockwise about a quarter turn and then wiggle it a bit to get it out of the headlight housing.
The "Turn Signal" lamp is accessed from under the front bumper. Again turn the bulb socket counter clockwise about a quarter turn and then you may have to wiggle it a bit to get it out of the housing.
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lay on ur baac, turn the bulb holder abt 60 - 135 degress n pull stright out....piece of cake, u cud practise with ur parking lights its saame procedure
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I could turn the socket a 1/4 turn by hand. The rest of way I had to use pliers. Difficult to tell if it's lose when using pliers so you have to turn a bit then check. Not sure why these sockets are so hard to turn. Must be the gasket that helps keep moisture out of the lens. Thanks.
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Replaced bulb, still having issues??
I have a '03 and I just replaced the left front turn signal. Took less than 5 minutes. But I'm still having the same issues. Inside on the instrument panel I get the "fast blink" and nothing has changed on my front left turn signal, even with the new bulb. Has anyone had this issue before? Diagnosis?
I should note that I took the bulb out, put it back in and locked the assembly in place. I'm not sure what's going on. Thanks for the advice!
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I took some bulb grease and put it on the socket body 3 mothes ago, still good.
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