Replacing the light bulb in a Toyota Highlander is a super operation easy to make . There is no need to be an excellent mechanic, this repair requires basic tools and no knowledge of mechanics. To carry out this operation, plan ten minutes . However, before starting the work, you must make sure that the problem must come from the bulb. We will first see how to know where the problem should come from, then how to change the faulty bulb.change-bulb-ceiling-Toyota-Highlander

The ceiling bulb of your Toyota Highlander 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 your Toyota Highlander. In order to do this, follow the steps in the next paragraph. To control it is super easy. In case it is a filament bulb, you can visually check that its filament is broken. If, on the other hand, it is an LED bulb, you must check that the current is flowing properly using a voltmeter. Try to measure the voltage on the two poles of the connector. An electrical concern . It's less common, however it can still happen on this Toyota Highlander. It is possible that there is a false contact, or that a connector is dirty. In this situation, examine the voltage at both ends. In case the current does not pass properly, you will have to follow the wiring until you see the source of the failure. It is also possible that the connectors are dirty. In this case, it will be necessary to clean them with a specialized product and measure the tension.

How to replace the light bulb on your Toyota Highlander

Now that you have found the source of the failure, you are sure that the problem must come from the bulb. We will see how to change the bulb of the ceiling light point by point on this Toyota Highlander.

  • Remove the ceiling lamp using a flat screwdriver. Pass it in the groove to leverage.
  • Disconnect the connector
  • Disassemble the ceiling light to access the bulb
  • Remove the bulb and compare it with the new one. It is of course necessary that the dimensions and the base are identical
  • Attach the new bulb carefully
  • Replace the connectors and the dome following the reverse procedure

You can now switch on the ignition and check that the bulb works properly. It's good it's done ! The ceiling lamp of your Toyota Highlander will operate normally. Enjoy the road.