How to Replace Headlight Assembly 14-19 Toyota Tundra

Difficulty: Intermediate · About 55 min · Toyota Tundra

Replace the headlight assembly, including removing the grille and bumper cover, on a 2014-2019 Toyota Tundra.

Steps

1. Remove the grille

   Open the hood, remove the four 10mm bolts above the bulb, pry out the grille's top two push clips with a flat blade screwdriver, pull it off its grommets, release the tabs at the bottom, then lift the grille off.

2. Remove the bumper cover

   Remove the two 10mm bolts behind the cover inside the fender liner, pry out its two push clips, then pull the cover off.

3. Remove the old headlight

   Remove its two top 10mm bolts and the one on its side, drape a rag over the bumper to protect the lens, pull the headlight up and forward, pull the bulb sockets off, disconnect the height adjustment connector, then unclip the wiring harness.

4. Install the new headlight

   Connect the bulb sockets and the height adjustment connector, clip the harness on, line the headlight up with the bumper's metal tab, push it in and lower it onto its grommets, then insert the side 10mm bolt and the two top self-tapping bolts.

5. Reinstall the bumper cover

   Pull the rag off, press the cover into place, push its two plastic clips in, then insert the two 10mm bolts behind it inside the fender liner.

6. Reinstall the grille

   Line it up with the bumper, push its clips into the bumper, seat it on its grommets, push its two top plastic clips in, then insert the four 10mm top bolts.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.