maintenance TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2021 (in English) Repair Manual

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Check if the fuse is blown.Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A, B:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate ampera ge rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Type C:
Contact your Toyota dealer.
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Ty p e AType B
Ty p e C

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■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been repla ced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 451)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness f rom damage.
■ When replacing light bulbs
Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this
vehicle. Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent
overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be
unusable.
WARNING
■ To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
● Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicate d, or use
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired b y your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( P. 530)
■Rear
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty
level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary
bulb replacement seems diffic ult to perform, contact your
Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact
your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Bulb locations
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights Tail lights
License plate light

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Stop/tail, rear side marker light
s and rear turn signal lights
Open the back door and remove the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag between the flathead screwdri ver or
equivalent and cover as shown in the illustrations.
Left side (vehicles without speaker in the luggage)
Replacing light bulbs
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Right sideLeft side (vehicles with
speaker in the luggage)

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Turn the bulb bases counter-
clockwise.Stop/tail and rear side
marker light
Rear turn signal light
Remove the light bulb. Stop/tail and rear side
marker light
Rear turn signal light
When installing, reverse the steps listed.2
3
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Tail lights, back-up lights
Vehicles with power back
door only: Remove the cov-
ers.
To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screw-
driver or equivalent and cover
as shown in the illustrations.
Remove the nuts.
Remove the rear combina-
tion light assembly in the
order shown in the illustra-
tion.
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2
3

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Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.Tail light
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Tail light
Back-up light
When installing, reverse the steps listed.4
5
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License plate lights
Remove the screws and
lens.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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2
3

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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replac
ed by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlight low beams
● Headlight high beams
● Front side marker lights
● Daytime running lights
● Parking lights
● Front turn signal lights
● Front fog lights
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED light bulbs
The following lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any LEDs burn out, take
your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
●Headlight low beams
● Headlight high beams
● Front side marker lights
● Daytime running lights
● Parking lights
● Front turn signal lights
● Front fog lights
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following
situations:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the lens.

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WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immedia tely after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clea n dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Fa ilure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headligh t unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors , electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.