Changing the light bulb in a Toyota Highlander 2 is a super manipulation easy to perform . No need to be an excellent mechanic, it requires basic tools and no mechanical knowledge. To do this, count ten minutes . But before you start the work, you must make sure that the problem comes from the bulb. We will find out first how to find out where the problem came from, and then how to change the damaged bulb.change-bulb-ceiling-Toyota-Highlander-2

The ceiling lighting of your Toyota Highlander 2 does not work anymore: the different reasons.

The bulb is defective . This is of course the most common reason. Whatever happens, you will have to remove the light unit from the Toyota Highlander 2. In order to do this, you must follow the steps in the next part. To control it is super easy. When it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that the filament is broken. When, on the other hand, it is an LED bulb, you must check that the current flows properly using a voltmeter. Remember to measure the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical problem . It is less frequent, however it can still happen on a Toyota Highlander 2. It happens that there is a false contact, or that a connector is dirty. In this case, inspect the tension at both poles. When the current does not pass properly, you must follow the electric cables until you see the source of the fault. It also happens that the connectors are dirty. In this case, it will be necessary to clean them using a specialized product and measure the voltage again.

How to replace the light bulb on your Toyota Highlander 2

Once you have found the source of the failure, you are sure that the problem originated from the bulb. We will see how to change the bulb of the ceiling light point by point on a Toyota Highlander 2.

  • Remove the ceiling light using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to leverage.
  • Remove the connector
  • Disassemble the ceiling light so as to have access to the bulb
  • Remove the bulb and compare it to the new one. Naturally, the size and the base must match
  • Place the new bulb carefully
  • Reposition the connectors and the dome following the reverse procedure

You can now switch on the ignition and check that the bulb is working properly. And voila, it's done! The ceiling lamp of your Toyota Highlander 2 will work normally. Good walk.