How to Remove a Toyota Highlander Headlight Assembly

[@AaronW1971]

Just had our 2008 highlander serviced at a Toyota dealership and they wanted $800 to replace a headlight housing!!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH...

[@ClintHolland]

Awesome. Glad I could help and save you some money.

[@miqotelover]

Incredible video. I feel sorry for people who don't seek out videos like these.

[@ClintHolland]

Love it. Thats why I make these videos.

[@SC-sv6nk]

Your post saved me a bundle in 2024. Best headlight assembly video

[@ClintHolland]

Awesome.

[@lis3yve]

Gonna attempt this on my 2010 model. Thanks for sharing this steps. Now I don’t feel lost where to start.

[@ClintHolland]

Awesome. Let us know if you have any questions.

[@msmoomoo53]

Very good video! Made my install easy!

[@SWMrPlow]

Nice video! Great camera work and narration. If I ever need to take the lights off of my '08 I will definitely refer back to this!

[@ClintHolland]

Thanks. I appreciate the kind words.

[@neilbreadthefirst3118]

Late to the party I know. 2013 Toyota Highlander. This guide is 100%. 👍👍✌️😁 Now to re assemble. Thanks.

[@tubetime39]

Did you ever get it re assemble. Guide isn't 100% if you can not get it re assembled.

[@Fullsendingpapi]

Ty sir, 3 years later and this video is still helping people out✊🏽

[@ClintHolland]

TY as well. That's why I make these videos.

[@dcamposart3707]

Thanks for the video. Was able to replace my highlander headlights.

[@ClintHolland]

Great to hear. That's why I make these videos so I love to hear when they help. Thanks for watching.

[@vincentwilkinson6347]

Thanks for the help - don’t how much pain and suffering you have saved me

[@ClintHolland]

Awesome. That is my goal with these videos. Hope it helped.

[@TheDarksock]

Huge help; my Highlanders headlights had yellowed so I bought some shiny new ones; kind of figured I would have to dismantle the nose of the truck to get the old ones out. This video will save me a ton of time hunting for hidden bolts

[@alexandriaazertuche6721]

Thank you, first video I saw that was actually replacing the headlight and not bulbs.

[@ClintHolland]

Glad it helped and thanks for watching.

[@rkknight3127]

Thank you for making this awesome video - hubby followed it step-by-step to replace our headlamp assemblies today. He really appreciated your detailed instructions.

[@ClintHolland]

Awesome. Thank you for taking the time to let me know.

[@freemanmiracle7975]

Thank you so much. It solved my curiosity on how to take the headlamp assembly out.

[@ClintHolland]

Glad it helped. I wish it weren't this much work but it is what it is.

[@timrobinette9394]

Thank you for your video. I had no idea about all of the process to do this.

[@ClintHolland]

Thanks for watching. It shouldn't be this hard but here we are.

[@brianoracin]

I just wanted to say thank you. This was a great easy to follow video on how to replace the Toyota Highlander headlight. Great suggestion to buy some extra tab/connectors before hand. I'll look forward to following you doing other repairs on the vehicle as ours ages gracefully.

[@johnhorgash9031]

Awesome instructions! Just finished my daughters car in about an hour!

[@ClintHolland]

Thanks John and glad it helped.

[@wmborst]

Thank you so much. So much easier than I thought it would be. Two new headlights for $125! Would have cost me $500 or $600 at the dealer. Thanks again.

[@ClintHolland]

Awesome. Glad it helped.

[@bgee5098]

You got that right, $91.00 on E bay for my 2008 Highlander...with free shipping... we all like free...lol

[@gorillakong8948]

Thanks for the help. I am going to try to replace my brother's headlights this weekend. You are the first one who doesn't talk down to the average Joe. So for that I will subscribe.

[@ClintHolland]

Thanks. I am just an average Joe myself so can't imagine talking down to my own kind. lol

[@SamMcMahon-nm5ly]

Great video. Very informative and made it very easy to understand every step. Best how-to car video I've seen.

[@ClintHolland]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching. Hope it helped.

[@antoniowade3318]

Outstanding Demo, I really appreciated that. It really makes this job simpler.. Thanks Wade Out..

[@ClintHolland]

Great. That's why I make these videos. Thanks for watching.

[@gwendolynfree3184]

Thank you for your clear, simple, and easy to follow instruction. Just bought a 2008 Highlander (❤️) and would like to replace the rear bumper from previous owners dents & bruises. Would love you to make a video showing that process! Thank you!

[@jasonsmith9689]

Excellent video! Made both headlight replacement easier for me.

[@ClintHolland]

Awesome. That's why I make these videos.

[@kasliwas]

Thanks for the video. very clear instructions.

[@nickcarroll9048]

Thanks Clint. It was a huge help in the replacement of two very yellowed headlights in my Highlander. You even have the same colour car!

[@ClintHolland]

Awesome. Glad it helped and thanks for watching.

[@mekonnenkahsay4319]

It helps a lot I have a 2008 Highlander i am pretty sure now i can do it keep up the good work

[@ClintHolland]

You absolutely can do it. Good luck.

[@MariusJanusaitis]

Thank you for a nice how-to for all us TH owners.

[@ClintHolland]

You are welcome. Hope it helps.

[@justinkochs981]

Thank you for this video, exactly what I needed. Nicely done, clear and concise. You saved me all sorts of money.

[@ClintHolland]

Awesome and thanks for letting me know. That's why I make these videos.

[@michaelsheedy7515]

Clinton, i want to replace the headlight covers from the headlights any advice is helpful, your video is the best on this subject,

[@ClintHolland]

I wish I did. Are they even replaceable?

[@kasliwas]

Thanks!

[@qc_patate_qc7199]

Thank you alot for the video 👍

[@JeffreyWeissVMguru]

I used this video today for a 2010 Highlander & successfully replaced both headlamp assemblies. Thank you so much for your detailed, clear and helpful instructions. Perfect amount of detail! Thank you.

[@ClintHolland]

Thanks Jeffrey. Appreciate the kind words and glad it helped.

[@VondelMan]

This just helped me a bunch bud :)

[@ClintHolland]

Glad to hear. That’s why I make these videos.

[@wutdoyoumean]

Thank you for the tutorial. Very helpful.

[@ClintHolland]

Awesome. Glad it helped.

[@islamicwaylive]

Awsome video as I was struggling to figure this out. I'm inspired!

[@ClintHolland]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@MrPrashanttomar]

Thanks budd great video

[@robelrobu917]

You're awesome brother

[@ClintHolland]

Thank you. Appreciate the kind words.

[@cynthiamahlin4815]

Thanks! Very helpful. I replaced a headlight on my Highlander and this video would have made my effort much easier.

[@gregjallen1]

Many thanks!

[@travisnelson9281]

Super helpful!

[@ClintHolland]

Great to hear and thanks for watching.

[@anthonygonzalezortiz5774]

Great video!! 🙌🫡

[@washbhr]

Wonderful instructions and really appreciate the advice to undo most of bumper. I was able to replace both headlights in less than an hour. Thank you!

[@ClintHolland]

Thank you. Glad I could help.

[@JoseNava-yr2nn]

Thank you , it was a big help.

[@ClintHolland]

Glad I could help.

[@johndrummond88]

Thank you for a great step by step!!!!!! however you should also mention the fact you should remove the white padded shim that keeps the light off the quarter panel. Also, the light has a lip on the bottom that has to be slid to the right then up in order to remove. You can't just pull the light out. I had several plastic pieces snap due to that. Just a courtesy! Thanks again.

[@tubetime39]

John Drummond; Thanks !! I was wondering if he was forgetting some things. He also mentioned "one little plug" but did not show it. It may be easy to find, I am not sure yet but this little left out tip costs me a lot of time and i broke some costly tabs on another vehicle I was working on. The cost was high enough that I used glue, tape and tie strips to jerry-rig it together. = less than a quality job. Hopefully not here and probably not but it would've been helpful. It costs him a like. An incomplete on report card for a potentially good vid. Grandpa always said "don't cut corners and critically review your work. Which is lacking with You Tubers in too many cases

[@ShatteredEarth1]

Thank you for this video to do this job❤Would have driven myself crazy without it liked and subscribed

[@ClintHolland]

That is awesome and exactly why I make these videos. Thanks for watching.

[@DUIRecords]

Great instructions. Thank you very much

[@ClintHolland]

You are welcome. Glad it helped and thanks for watching.

[@MrSmivan]

very clear and helpful

[@lawrencescotto]

Excellent video. Good info! Thank you!

[@highreef58]

Good one looks easy

[@sajR1]

Very very VERY helpful!! Saved me a ton! Thanks a bunch

[@erskiinehills3846]

Thank you Clint

[@markgebhardt9312]

Awesome saved me time in my 1st headlight upgrade to LED headlights

[@MELSELECTA101]

Thank you sir.... that didn't look to bad of a job at all.. great video with easy to see scenes 👌...

[@ClintHolland]

Thank you. Glad it helped.

[@tuanbui6249]

Thanks for the helpful video.

[@ClintHolland]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@elvaflores8570]

I thought it would be allot easier but for what I need to do I'll just leave them on but thank u buddy so Mutch for the tutorl

[@ClintHolland]

It should be a lot easier. There is no reason for any manufacturer to make it this hard to do.

[@kaylarupp9086]

Excellent! Thanks!!!

[@artistnyc123]

It looks like this would be a good time to change out a non working Washer Fluid motor, am I correct?

[@ClintHolland]

Definitely. You are already half way there.

[@gabebourgeois3]

This was awesome man thanks so much

[@ClintHolland]

Thanks. Hope it helped.

[@pretzelboy1000]

Excellent! Thank you! Off to change both headlight assemblies due to fogging.

[@ClintHolland]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@ZahLPJPLJ]

Thank you sooooo much for your direction

[@ClintHolland]

Hope it helped you get your light out.

[@ZahLPJPLJ]

@@ClintHolland it did both front and back i needed to change the lamps i was happy and still happy for your direction. Lol thank you again and God bless

[@joseflos]

Easy ,nice thank you

[@hayd5483]

FYI, those clips are meant to be pushed, like a button. You’re welcome!

[@pablomoreira851]

thank you for the i was planning to do it bc i plan to replaced them they are too yellow i have try all options to cleaning but nothing work for long term have you had replaced the coolant if u have any video of it thank you

[@ClintHolland]

Glad it helped and thanks for watching.

[@Harleyft]

Helped heaps! Do you know how to adjust these headlights or ones you have put in as a replacement?

[@ClintHolland]

Some of the newer LED headlights aren't adjustable at all but many are. They are usually adjusted by twisting the light in the base but each manufacturer should include instructions if they support adjustment.

[@intelimoteintelimote7448]

For completeness, is there an image or video of how you connected the new headlight units after the old one was taken out and what it looked like after? I have a 2003 model.

[@ClintHolland]

There isn't because I didn't actually replace them. I just took them out to fix the moisture issue.

[@roadtaco3924]

Thanks for sharing.

[@ClintHolland]

Of course. Hope it helped.

[@Ash-cy7yw]

A huge help thank you!

[@Jflowboston1]

Good video, thanks

[@billowney8080]

Excellent video! Do you recommend switching to LED headlights, or will that result in minimal improvement? I'm thinking about just replacing the yellowed headlamp assembly and putting HID lamps in the fog lights.

[@ClintHolland]

Thanks. I definitely recommend going with LED now. Take a look at my other video where I compared them in the Highlander. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGOQgZZsiamdnbs

[@christianlombardi5815]

This is great - thanks! Is it the same process for a 2013 model? I'm from Australia, and we call a Highlander, Kluger here.

[@ClintHolland]

It's pretty close but not exact. They changed a little from 2011 on I believe. You can probably still use this video to help you get it done.

[@pspmp03]

THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@ClintHolland]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@sajR1]

Very helpful, can you do a video about replacing the bulbs on a 2016 Honda Pilot ?

[@ClintHolland]

Unfortunately, I don't have a Honda Pilot. However, see if this video helps. www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2016_Honda_Pilot_EX_3.5L_V6/lights/headlight

[@sajR1]

Clint Holland thanks for all the help

[@jerryschrenker]

How about a 2001 highlander headlight assembly replacement vdeo

[@ClintHolland]

Unfortunately I don't have one of those to try out.

[@tradervic667]

Nice work! Have you done a video on replacing the rear wiper motor? I have the same 2008 Highlander and love it.

[@ClintHolland]

I have not but I will add it to the list.

[@emmawacker9161]

How cani clear up the dullness of the lense

[@ClintHolland]

Take a look at this video of mine or pick up a Sylvania Headlight Restoration Kit from your local auto parts store. They work great too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJraimt7bb6Hesk

[@brandonperrin7455]

Great video, helped me, but I think I have a corroded ground wire. Any good advice?

[@ClintHolland]

On the connector for the bulb?

[@tradervic667]

THANKS! Keep up the great vid's.

[@ClintHolland]

Thank you.

[@cholo0828]

Do the headlights need realignment?

[@ClintHolland]

They do not.

[@Neophyte1200]

You mention your "other video" about "getting the water out". Where do I find that video? BTW - thanks for all your great work!

[@ClintHolland]

Take a look here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqnOiKZ5jd-thsU

[@calvinrice987]

Dealer told me this was a 2.5 hour per side job. A total of 5 hours at $195 per hour, Lens cost are $365 per side... Do the math,,, Thank you for making this video..

[@ClintHolland]

Wow. That is the first time I have heard of someone who got a quote to do this. Not completely surprised though.

[@alecbryantalledo]

So below the headlight is a green connector, what is it for? Pls answer

[@ClintHolland]

I don't see a green connector below my headlight. Did you see it in the video? If so, let me know where in the video.

[@lewistonmaineiac]

thanks for sharing

[@ClintHolland]

That's what I am here for. Thanks for watching.

[@daviddeam7050]

Bolts Not #10's, they are 10mm hex heads

[@ClintHolland]

Thanks for the clarification.

[@I-LOVE-EARTH]

NICE VIDEO!! Could Toyota make it any more difficult! LOL!

[@ClintHolland]

Couldn't agree with you more. My Lexus is just as hard as well.

[@RTB4MO]

This video came up for a 2005 Toyota Highlander, and does not have the same layout. Not sure why it is associated with a 2005. Your more detailed description indicates 2008.

[@kennethhumphrey952]

How do you check for damage done by rodents?

[@ClintHolland]

Not sure I understand the question.

[@ZbysioR]

ohh wow, i thought it would be a 3 screws thing and now you are taking a bumper off... yeah thats a NO. ill just blow hot air thru the lightbulb hole :)

[@ClintHolland]

They don't make anything easy anymore.

[@hansschweikert9153]

Folks, when he says "Number 10", he really means a 10mm socket. There is no #10.

[@ClintHolland]

Exactly that.

[@TheSunnypalm]

Save ton of hours

[@ClintHolland]

Glad it helped.

[@netipus]

Whatba stupidly complicated design on Toyota’s part. You shouldn’t have to remove body panels to get at the screws.

[@ClintHolland]

I could not agree with you more.

[@okieandy21]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@ClintHolland]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching.