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Tacoma Aftermarket headlights Install Guide

Your Tacoma

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This page covers the US Tacoma V6.

Sharper front end
Medium$150–$4501–3 hrs
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Why do it

Black housings change the look of the whole front of the car.

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • Have a helper hold the bumper when it comes off. Lay it on a blanket.
  • Have a helper hold the bumper when it comes off. Lay it on a blanket.
  • Have a helper hold the bumper when it comes off. Lay it on a blanket.

Steps

  1. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2005-2015 Tacoma) (0:08–2:37)

  2. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (2:37–5:30)

  3. Aim the headlights

    • Aim the beams against a wall.
    Watch this step (5:30–7:06)

  4. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2005-2015 Tacoma) (0:08–2:37)

  5. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (2:37–5:30)

  6. Aim the headlights

    • Aim the beams against a wall.
    Watch this step (5:30–7:06)

  7. Remove the grille

    • Take off the grille.
    Watch this step (PRPSBILT, on a 2016-2023 Tacoma) (0:15–2:15)

  8. Remove the shrouds

    • Take off the side parts.
    Watch this step (2:15–4:50)

  9. Detach the bumper

    • Pull the bumper off.
    Watch this step (4:50–7:04)

  10. Undo the bolts

    • Undo the headlight bolts.
    Watch this step (7:04–9:31)

  11. Unplug it

    • Disconnect the wiring.
    Watch this step (9:31–10:28)

  12. Pull the headlight

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (10:28–11:15)

  13. Reassemble

    • Fit the new light and refit everything.
    Watch this step (11:15–12:15)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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