Adjust Your Headlights - 2010 - 2024 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@renegadegaming6067]

Wow I didn’t know it was this simple, thanks for the tutorial now I don’t have to X-RAY everyone in front of me and get high beamed all the time. I have a 2 inch lift with 33’s so it made huge difference.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! Someday I’ll put my 4Runner on a lift hopefully! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@DLsGameGuides]

same here, and i get flashed every night. thanks @5 minute fix it!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad it was helpful! Be sure to check out my other 4Runner videos if you are interested! Thank you!

[@Stevebnaz]

This is why I came here. I keep getting flashed by oncoming traffic and not only does it startle me in the wee hours of the morning but, I really hate being that jerk on the road.

[@Americafirst-i8q]

I raised my 2023 Toyota 4 runner 2 and a 1/2 inches in the front to level it out and now here in South Carolina. I'm blinding everyone at night down the country roads thanks for the video

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@robertd4468]

Perfect, just put a 2 inch leveling kit on my 4Runner this morning and want to make sure I don’t point up at people. Thanks

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great! I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and also check out my other 4Runner maintenance videos if you are interested! Thank you!

[@mobius012]

Clear and to the point, perfect!

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@87Rado]

Should be mentioned that the drivers side headlight should be aimed slightly lower than the passenger side

[@1rstTry]

Yeah author is not wise

[@LoneMango100]

Thank you!! Been looking for a video for this! Straight to the point!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! I try to make all my videos without the extra B.S. Thank you for noticing!

[@vigilantagent6948]

2013 4Runner - CC to lower beam, Clockwise to raise. You may have stated the opposite?

[@tonybe4726]

This was just what I was looking for, thank you very much!

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@edreeves7697]

The gear wheel adjuster didn’t work with one of my Phillips head screwdrivers but it did with another. So try a few. Super easy to raise or lower the headlights. Took me 5 minutes.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching and sharing this tip!

[@Offshore1977]

The left beam should be lower due to oncoming traffic. Thank you for the video.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching!

[@nokianx400]

Great info, i keep complaining that my Runner's headlight is too high I can't see the road, now I know how to make it lower.. thanks

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@MP33dave]

Thank you for the content...looks like you are having the same bumper issue as many others...keeps popping out.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Yes I have the bumper fitment issue, luckily it’s the only issue I have with the vehicle so I’ll take it. Thank you for watching and also check out all of my other 4Runner maintenance videos if you are interested!

[@Bonehead1025]

…. a regular flat head screwdriver works better than a Phillips head…. And an 8 mm wrench reaching underneath works even better ! But nice video and thanks for the help . ✌️

[@rcbutler5311]

Concise and perfect. Thank you.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@christinahaskett120]

Strait to the point!!!! Thanknyou sir

[@Intwodeep902]

Great video. I'm assuming yours is stock ride height? What height measure did you have at the top of your low beam after adjustment? My left low beam has gotten lower over the years. Thxxxs

[@sandorexposito3041]

Does anyone know how far you should park away from the garage door or wall where your lights will be shining on and a height where the lights should be at?

[@gareyscarlett5147]

I saw a tut on it I think it was 25ft but can’t find the link

[@ScooterBlia2]

I have a 2023 and almost get flashed every evening. If I have any load in the rear, guaranteed flash. Mine were set too high from the factory. Thank you for your video.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@PoochyDoos]

Thanks for the video. Just got a 2022 4runner TRD Pro. My low bean headlights are casting an enormous shadow out front and to the sides while I drive...feels unsafe as it really impairs vision. Do you know what causes this?

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m not exactly sure what would cause that, do all the reflective surfaces in the light housing look intact?

[@Zeeangelofdeath]

You should also show to adjust the angles It’s just as important

[@JohnMead-dc4nq]

Thank you, right to the point!

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@herzus1993]

2010-2013 is different the screw on the back of the headlight and you need 8mm socket to adjust it 👍

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for tip, this will help others!

[@jbwilliams5893]

This is backwards on the 5th Gen/2013 model. Counter-clockwise lowers the beam.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for the heads up! Also thank you for watching!

[@elmateo624]

Edit your video friend.

[@jonnyhalo1041]

Thanks man, all I needed to know.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching, I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@jonnyhalo1041]

@@5MinuteFixit so what size Phillips is that the only one I have is a 2 and it doesn't move the gear

[@5MinuteFixit]

@@jonnyhalo1041 I used a no. 2 Phillips head, could your adjustment screw possibly be seized/stuck?

[@jonnyhalo1041]

@@5MinuteFixit I ended up taking off the plastic cover and using the 8 mm bolt down there. Finally not blasting oncoming traffic in the face after a 2 3/4 lift on the front. Thanks man

[@diogenes394]

Thank you!

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@omarherrera4444]

Thanks man I just installed led’s in the projectors and people keep flashing me because I regularly carry heavy loads in the back and my headlights be pointing up

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@tinaball2486]

Any ideas if this works on a 2021?

[@tuanzkie]

Thanks for the instruction. Do you treat high beams the same height as low beams?

[@nicholasschmutte678]

You do not adjust the level of your high beams. They are never to be used when approaching other vehicles in the first place. You only aim the beam of "low beams," or standard headlight beams.

[@HenryParsegian]

How to adjust headlight right-left 4 runner limited 2015

[@kuuleik6117]

Does this work with 2022 4runner? Watched another video and he said counter clock wise is lowering it and clock wise is raising it

[@Leftycraig48]

Is there a horizontal aim adjuster for the Gen 5? Can't seem to find anything that looks remotely like an adjuster.

[@5MinuteFixit]

As far as I know there is only a vertical adjustment, let us know if you find anything about a horizontal aim adjustment. Thank you for watching!

[@Fox250R]

I’m having the same issue. Did you figure it out?

[@wesjohnson4637]

Thank you!!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching, I’m glad it was helpful!

[@smokimon]

😊 thank you buddy!!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for watching!

[@grupoaquante7717]

Very helpfull! Tks!

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@amigo_overland]

Thank you amigo..!!!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad it was helpful! Be sure to check out my other 4Runner videos if you are interested! Thank you!

[@flowsky7339]

Thanks! :)

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching!

[@MsLego24]

Thanks

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@RCGJR_]

Needed this on my 2021 sr5 4runner after I installed a 2.5” lift, at night it seems everyone’s flashing me with their high beams, sorry for everyone 😭

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for watching! Glad you found it helpful! I also have many other 4Runner Maintenance videos if you are interested: kzbin.info/aero/PLObIpCPdt14tFNOAUQsZnrVN1A-zxtPxC

[@RCGJR_]

@@5MinuteFixit thank you! Will definitely check em’ out!

[@Fox250R]

What about Side to side ?

[@IBtrollinyoufool]

Thank you for the video!

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@shepardgrinker7873]

I turned 3-4 turns with no success so I stopped. Any idea how many turns required to lower/raise significantly before I start going crazy with the screwdriver?

[@5MinuteFixit]

At about 8-10 turns I’d say it would drop the beam 3 inches at 15feet. Hopefully that helps. That is purely going from my memory though…I would count your turns that way you could always put it back if need be. Thank you for watching!

[@nicholasschmutte678]

If the screwdriver is getting into the teeth of the gears in your headlight properly, and it is doing anything, you will definitely SEE that you are raising and lowering the beams. Place a small piece of painters blue tape at the cutoff where the beam is now, and then adjust down or up. You'll see it move up onto, or down and away from the tape.

[@elisabethhadley7182]

Does this work on a 1995 4Runner?

[@5MinuteFixit]

It’s very similar, just look for the adjustment screw and you should be all set!

[@gloriapilarte5210]

What led light are you using?

[@5MinuteFixit]

Those are the stock bulbs believe it or not! Thank you for watching!

[@swipple7311]

my 2012 doesn’t have that hole, any suggestions?

[@Leftycraig48]

Pop off that plastic radiator cover. Those 14 plastic rivets are a pain, but then that cover comes right off

[@pineapple7502]

There is no hole on the 2012. The gear is out in the open on the rear of the housing.

[@chaseholladay3781]

So is it CC or CW that lowers it?

[@5MinuteFixit]

Counter clockwise lowers the beam. I believe I stated the opposite. Hopefully this helps, thank you for watching!

[@johnnyc0811]

Might want to edit that vid

[@youngink9865]

I just installed my led lights and no matter how much I tried to adjust my left side (raise it up) it's still lower than my right side. Help?

[@5MinuteFixit]

Are they aftermarket led bulbs? I wonder if the way they sit in the halogen housing could be throwing the light pattern off.

[@kellygordon103]

Driver's side is supposed to be lower than the passenger side

[@ChemAndAdrenaline]

This is NOT the same for the 2010-2013

[@rocketmonkey90]

What about horizontal adjustment?

[@5MinuteFixit]

There is no horizontal adjustment as far as I’m aware. Hopefully this helps, thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@UtahNick71]

Mine just soon and don’t adjust. Oh well sorry other drivers.

[@5MinuteFixit]

It is a very small adjustment with each turn, almost hard to really notice.

[@ellaboratoriodepapa]

Thank you!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching!