drgwrr1988
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Hey, anyone know how to take out running light/turn signal lens/housing? do not ask me how it happened, but bulb came out of socket. tried to fish it out no luck.:help:
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Intruder
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Try harder. To take out the housing you have to remove the entire bumper. Check out the repair manual for instructions. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/92594-modifications-write-ups-quick-links-faqs.html
harper7
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Bummer!Unfortunately you have to remove the whole bumper cover to get that lens assembly off. At least I know for sure you do with the TE front that I have on and pretty sure with the SR5/LE too and according to the manual.
Here's from the factory repair manual we have to download herein the mods sticky ....thanks to nashman.
LIGHTING (EXT): FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
(a) Remove the front bumper cover .
2. REMOVE FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT LENS
(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Detach the 2 claws and remove the light.
Beat me to it fast typer!!!lol
And [MENTION=91866]drgwrr1988[/MENTION] .. .. . ... Here's [MENTION=51186]philsey[/MENTION] 's great write up on removing the front bumper cover as you'll probably need it too...... http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...or-retrofit-installation-pics.html#post650654
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rigtec
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Hi drgwrr1988,
Not sure if this applies. I had a similar situation with a headlamp (3rd Gen 4R). I had broken the bulb at the brass ground contact while replacing it, and very little room for my hand to get near the bezel flange opening.
It was getting dark out and I really didn't want to start removing the grill just to get it out. The only thing that I could think of to do was to get a very thin piece of wire, like a small gauge hanger and wrap the tip with duct tape (sticky side out).
I fished around a lil', as you have done and...low and behold, it came out; only a couple of tries till I got the hang of it. :reddance:
May be unorthodox, but ya do what ya gotta do, to get the job done! Hope this helps, and good luck.
rigtec, best regards
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eddiebx
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Our turn signals take a 1156 bulb (the kind with the twist in metal base) right? OP have you tried fishing around with a telescoping magnetic pickup tool, or a mini claw pick up tool?
[MENTION=66300]Intruder[/MENTION] or [MENTION=8206]harper7[/MENTION], forgive me for being lazy, but did you guys see that it is physically impossible to remove without removing the front bumper cover? I was able to remove my fog light housings by just reaching up and unbolting one screw on my completely stock TE, am I missing some factory coverings? I figure if I can pull the fog lights out, the turn signal housings right next to it should not be toooo much harder?? It's kind of creepy how easy it is to remove lol.
[MENTION=66300]Intruder[/MENTION] or [MENTION=8206]harper7[/MENTION], forgive me for being lazy, but did you guys see that it is physically impossible to remove without removing the front bumper cover? I was able to remove my fog light housings by just reaching up and unbolting one screw on my completely stock TE, am I missing some factory coverings? I figure if I can pull the fog lights out, the turn signal housings right next to it should not be toooo much harder?? It's kind of creepy how easy it is to remove lol.
harper7
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Our turn signals take a 1156 bulb (the kind with the twist in metal base) right? OP have you tried fishing around with a telescoping magnetic pickup tool, or a mini claw pick up tool?
[MENTION=66300]Intruder[/MENTION] or [MENTION=8206]harper7[/MENTION], forgive me for being lazy, but did you guys see that it is physically impossible to remove without removing the front bumper cover? I was able to remove my fog light housings by just reaching up and unbolting one screw on my completely stock TE, am I missing some factory coverings? I figure if I can pull the fog lights out, the turn signal housings right next to it should not be toooo much harder?? It's kind of creepy how easy it is to remove lol.
That's a good idea with the magnet and should work!
They are physically impossible to remove without breaking it ,at least on the TE bumper and I tried. Might be possible on a SR5/LE but havn't tried on one of those bumpers. I have an extra set and a rock chipped the edge of one of mine awhile ago and I replaced it and fought trying to get it out from the backside til I gave in and saw it couldn't be done like that.I remember Intruder replaced one of his too. Try it and you'll see that it tucks in behind the bumper cover on the inboard side and traps it even after the screws are out .
Ya, the fog lights are easy as there is only one screw to remove on the outboard side and it comes out from the backside no problem as the turn signal light holds the inboard side in place . Had them out many times to do the fog HID retrofit.
Intruder
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I didn't replace one but when I took the bumper off to install my ARB I took the housings out to sell them and even with the bumper completely off it was kind of a pain. The two clips that hold the DRL/signal housing in are in there pretty good. Think I had to keep one pressed in with a screwdriver while I pressed the other with my fingers. I definitely wouldn't want to have done that with the bumper in place and the fender liner in the way.
KodeRush
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Duck tape a smaller hose to your vacuum, and suck it out?
drgwrr1988
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Tried the magnet the first thing, the bulb has a stainless base, non-magnetic. Guess I'll go pick up a set of magic finger, and try the duct tape. sure do not wamt to pull the bumper. Thanks
eddiebx
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Okay thanks guy, I'll definitely take your word for it, I was just curious because it seemed so easily accessible!
Sooo, drgwrr1988, I have to ask, how did it come loose and fall in?
