Toyota Tacoma
Fog Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out fog light bulb
in the front bumper cover of a 2nd generation 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma.
2013 Tacoma Fog Light |
Fog Light Bulb Housing |
Look Under Bumper Cover |
This
automotive maintenance DIY tutorial was specifically written to
assist owners of the second generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008,
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 or 2015) Toyota Tacoma pickup
truck in changing a burnt out fog light bulb in the front bumper
cover. Owners of other Toyota, Lexus or Scion vehicles such as the Yaris, Matrix, Prius, Camry, Corolla, Sienna, RAV4, Tundra, FJ Cruiser, Venza, Highlander, Avalon, Sequoia, Hilux, Land Cruiser, IS 250, ES 350, GS 350, tC, xB, xD, iQ and FR-S may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement halogen fog light bulb is part number H11 which is available from various manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, Eiko and PIAA. If you would like to have brighter fog lights, install some compatible H11 LED bulbs. No tools are needed to access and replace the light bulbs. |
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Base of Old Fog Light Bulb |
1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
Old Bulb Released |
The fog light bulbs
can easily be accessed from underneath the bumper cover. Slide under the front corner of the truck and locate the rear of the bulb housing. Rotate the base of the old bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise to unlock it. |
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Pull Out Old Fog Bulb |
Press Release Tab |
Power Plug Disconnected |
Pull the old bulb
straight out of the housing. Press in the release tab on the electrical connector before sliding it straight off the base of the old bulb. |
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Old Fog Light Bulb Removed |
Osram H11 Halogen |
Empty Bulb Housing |
Try to avoid
touching the glass part of the new halogen bulb with your fingers or
anything greasy in the engine bay.
If you do get the new bulb dirty, wipe it clean with an alcohol moistened paper towel. |
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Insert New H11 Bulb |
1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
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Insert a new #
H11 bulb in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in
place. If you'd like to have brighter fog lights, check out the H11 LED options. |
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Push On Power Plug |
New Fog Bulb Installed |
Test New Fog Light Bulb |
Push the power plug
straight on to the base of the new bulb until it clicks securely in to
place. Test the new light bulbs by turning on the headlights and activating the fog light switch. For more,
check out my other
2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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