How to Remove Toyota Highlander Headlight Lenses

It is sometimes neccessary to remove a headlight lens from a Highlander.

A Toyota Highlander is a sports utility vehicle capable of off-road driving. Often, the headlights will burn out, requiring a replacement. In order to get to the bulb, you must first know how to get the Highlander's headlight lenses off.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn off the headlight control by turning it to the "OFF" position.

   • 2

     Open the hood, and locate the headlight assembly.

   • 3

     Unplug the connector leading to the assembly from the engine. Remove the rubber cover around the bulb socket.

   • 4

     Release the old bulb by pushing on the spring. Pull it out of the socket.

   • 5

     Pry the headlight off of the plastic tabs attaching it to the inside of the headlight assembly. Use care not to break the tabs.

   • 6

     Pull the headlight lens out from the front, moving gently around the tabs holding it in place.

Tips & Warnings

• It is dangerous to work on a a headlight lens when the lamp is on due to the heat it emits as well as the electrical charge.