Please help me get this bulb out! - Toyota 4Runner Forum

Chrisrw · 09-25-2011, 02:51 PM

So I'm a noob to stunners but not at all to cars...

I'm trying to remove the drivers side FRONT signal light. How the F does this thing come out?? It does to seem turn like all the other cars lights that I've worked on...

And also, what kind of bulb is it?? (the small one in the corner) I've tried searching and can't find anything but rear bulb replacement stuff...

Thx a lot guys!

sr5hi · 09-25-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisrw

So I'm a noob to stunners but not at all to cars...

I'm trying to remove the drivers side FRONT signal light. How the F does this thing come out?? It does to seem turn like all the other cars lights that I've worked on...

And also, what kind of bulb is it?? (the small one in the corner) I've tried searching and can't find anything but rear bulb replacement stuff...

Thx a lot guys!

Sylvania Bulb Replacement Guide. Click on the link.

OSRAM SYLVANIA - Replacement Guide - Start

Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise. You may have to gently pull and wiggle it as the rubber o-ring often gets stuck in the housing.

JB. · 09-25-2011, 03:44 PM

And don't be surprised if the bulb burns out again in a short time. Often the socket needs replacing.

ran · 09-25-2011, 06:29 PM

or just spray the connector with contact cleaner. No problems with mine the last 6 months.
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Chrisrw · 09-26-2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sr5hi

Sylvania Bulb Replacement Guide. Click on the link.

OSRAM SYLVANIA - Replacement Guide - Start

Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise. You may have to gently pull and wiggle it as the rubber o-ring often gets stuck in the housing.

Ok, thx. But on the drivers side the batt is really in the way. I cant even really get my hand in there! Any tricks/tips to getting in there?

ran · 09-26-2011, 08:00 PM

I did not disconnect the battery, just loosen the hold down and tilt the battery away. that was enough for me to reach in there. Go with contact Cleaner first, saves you a lot of time.

JD914 · 09-26-2011, 08:17 PM

I was able to reach in from the front (where the grill would be) to reach that socket. When you finally get the bulb replaced, give it a firm push into the socket. I was surprised how hard I had to push to get it to click in.

sr5hi · 09-26-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisrw

So I'm a noob to stunners but not at all to cars...

I'm trying to remove the drivers side FRONT signal light. How the F does this thing come out?? It does to seem turn like all the other cars lights that I've worked on...

And also, what kind of bulb is it?? (the small one in the corner) I've tried searching and can't find anything but rear bulb replacement stuff...

Thx a lot guys!

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Originally Posted by Chrisrw

Ok, thx. But on the drivers side the batt is really in the way. I cant even really get my hand in there! Any tricks/tips to getting in there?

If you can't get your arm/hand in there because the battery is in the way then you will have to remove the battery hold down and move the battery a little until you have room for you arm/hand. If there is still not enough room, you will just have to disconnect the battery and remove it completely from the vehicle.

JB. · 09-27-2011, 01:38 PM

Access is pretty easy from underneath.

Chrisrw · 09-27-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JB.

Access is pretty easy from underneath.

Underneath?? Like from under the vehicle? Wtf? That's just weird. But I'll give it a try!

Thx guys!

krupnation · 09-28-2011, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrisrw

Underneath?? Like from under the vehicle? Wtf? That's just weird. But I'll give it a try!

Thx guys!

Yes, underneath. Guess what? You can replace other items by getting underneath the vehicle (yes, said with heavy sarcasm

) I've replaced both my sockets in the past month and did it in the stealership parking lot in 2 minutes. No battery removal, that's crazy talk...

JB. · 09-28-2011, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrisrw

Underneath?? Like from under the vehicle? Wtf? That's just weird. But I'll give it a try!

Maybe there's an easier way, but that worked so well I didn't even consider anything else. Headlamp is nice.

sr5hi · 09-28-2011, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrisrw

Underneath?? Like from under the vehicle? Wtf? That's just weird. But I'll give it a try!

Thx guys!

What year is your 4Runner? From reading your first post I assumed that you were talking about your "Turn Signal" bulbs, which on 2003-2005 models are in the bumper and accessed from under the front of the vehicle.
When you referred to the battery being in the way, it now appears you are talking about a 2006-2008 model where the turn signals are mounted in the headlight housing.

Desert Fox · 09-28-2011, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sr5hi

What year is your 4Runner? From reading your first post I assumed that you were talking about your "Turn Signal" bulbs, which on 2003-2005 models are in the bumper and accessed from under the front of the vehicle.
When you referred to the battery being in the way, it now appears you are talking about a 2006-2008 model where the turn signals are mounted in the headlight housing.

There is a yellow bulb in the 2003 headlight assembly. I am having the same problem trying to get it out. I did not think to try from underneath so I will give that a try.

My fat stubby hands just dont fit in that confined space.

Chrisrw · 09-28-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sr5hi

What year is your 4Runner? From reading your first post I assumed that you were talking about your "Turn Signal" bulbs, which on 2003-2005 models are in the bumper and accessed from under the front of the vehicle.
When you referred to the battery being in the way, it now appears you are talking about a 2006-2008 model where the turn signals are mounted in the headlight housing.

This is indeed the problem. It's my girlfriends 4runner and so I can't exactly look at it all the time. I DID NOT KNOW that the signal light was in the bumper, I thought it was the small orange bulb that is in the top outside corner of the headlight.

I will now get the correct bulbs and get it done in about 2 seconds I believe.. haha. Thanks for the help guys. It's hard to figure out when she's out of town with the 4runner....

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