How to Replace Headlight Bulbs14-19 Toyota Tundra

Difficulty: Advanced · About 80 min · Toyota Tundra

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

Steps

1. Change the turn signal bulb

   Wear gloves, open the hood, turn the signal socket counterclockwise and out, pull the bulb out, push in a new 4157 bulb, then twist the socket clockwise back into the light.

2. Remove the grille

   Remove the four 10mm bolts above the bulb, pry the top two push clips out with a flat blade screwdriver, pull the grille off its grommets, release the bottom tabs, then lift it off the truck.

3. Remove the bumper cover

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

4. Remove the headlight

   Remove its two top 10mm bolts and the one on its side, drape a rag over the bumper to protect the lens, then pull the headlight up, forward, and off.

5. Change the headlight bulbs

   Pull the socket off the bulb and the rubber grommet off the headlight, unclip the wire stop and pull the bulb out, insert a new 9003 bulb and line up its tabs, clip the wire stop on, push the grommet and socket back on, then twist the side marker socket counterclockwise out, pull its bulb off, push on a new 194 bulb, and twist the socket clockwise back in.

6. Install the headlight

   Line it 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.

7. Install the bumper cover

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

8. Install the grille

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

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