Replacing Your Headlight & Fog Lamp Bulbs (2014 - 2017 Toyota Tundra)

[@waynebeum977]

Thanks for just telling it straight forward, and not adding what you like for breakfast, favorite color, and totally useless BS filler as you go. Video was very helpful, and pleasant. Thanks, Thanks, Thanks!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thank you for watching the video, and I appreciate the feedback! I try to make these videos as straightforward as possible so that they actually help people. What year of Tundra do you own?

[@silviacelis7]

As a Female Tundra (21) owner I want to thank you for making this video. Simple easy and carefully will be changing my bulbs ASAP. My daily driving truck and living out in the country I need bright high beams and the original ones just ain’t enough. Thanks great video 🎉

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Hey! Thanks for subscribing and for checking out the video. I'm glad that it was helpful. I know what you mean about the halogens bulbs - they just ain't enough! I find LED bulbs to be far superior. They throw light farther and brighter. Have fun with the bulb swap!

[@JohnandKelbi]

Thanks for being “old school” for this old man! 👍

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure. I'm glad that the video helped. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@lcdubs7847]

Thanks for that. I bought LED bulbs, thinking it would be easy to pull out the old and put in the new, only to realize that I had to take out the entire headlight pod to change them. I was a little intimidated, but watching just a part of your video put my mind at ease. I went at it, and had the install done in no time! Thanks for the help!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

I'm glad that the video was helpful for you!! What year Tundra do you have?

[@lcdubs7847]

@@toyotaFANatic81 2016 I bought new.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

@lcdubs7847 Niiiiiiiice! Enjoy it, man. They're great trucks! 👍🏾

[@polishtom]

Thank you so much for this video. Clear and concise. Perfect. Thank you again.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure, man! I'm glad that you found it helpful. Thanks for supporting the channel. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@UndercoverLaser]

Ty! Easy video to follow and straight to the point!

[@wadefisher2951]

Thank you a million times over for your video, So helpful!! I have a 2015 1794 Tundra and will NOT watch anyone else but your Videos. I am looking to replace the light housing and the bulbs to BRIGHT WHITE, unfortunately I am still with the factor style light housing. Sincerely, Ranger Wade

[@CAL4-nv3cb]

One of the best if not the best 'How tp" videos seen. Thanks!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks a lot, man! I appreciate your feedback, and I'm glad that the video was helpful. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@chrispesko5943]

Thank yoouuuu. I don’t really work on my own vehicles and was intimidated. I watched your video while I did it and it was super easy. I appreciate these DIY videos

[@toyotaFANatic81]

That's awesome, man!! Good work on getting the job done. I'm glad that the video was helpful. Any other plans for your truck?

[@Turboman62]

Very good! Clear, concise instructions. Thanks!

[@coltonniblack]

I appreciate this channel man. Got my headlights and fogs swapped out on my 2014 with only minor snapping and subsequent MacGyvering…..may have ignored all the “carefully”s 🤣

[@toyotaFANatic81]

🤣🤣🤣 I'm glad that you got it done. It IS really easy to snap things off, but I hear that's the same for Fords, Chevies, and Dodges too, depending on which part of the truck you're working on. Thanks for supporting the channel! 👈🏾🤛🏾👍🏾

[@nwkey]

Great video - really helped me do this today and wasn't too bad! Def not a fan of having to go through all that though. My wife's highlander - you just pop the hood and have easy access. Still love my Tundra!

[@wat3rdog25]

Thanks for this video. I already bought some cheap OEM HL bulbs but got a nice set of white led fogs. The HL bulbs work but now thanks to your vid, I'm throwing in these HL bulbs. Now to do all this again next weekend lol

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video! I'm glad that it was helpful. Have fun with the bulbs ... again. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Blackpanther_risen]

Thanx for the video, big help putting after market LEDs on my truck

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure, man! Thanks for visiting the channel! 👊🏾

[@themizzle54shiz]

Funny i just got those same bulbs . I then come onto youtube and search how to install them. Thanks brother

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure, man! I hope that the video was helpful. 👍🏾

[@themizzle54shiz]

Absolutely. Just swapped mine out. Those damn plastic clips always break. Need to find some new ones.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

I ordered a set of generic multi-purpose vehicle clips from Amazon. They can be used on ANY vehicle, and there are a number of clips that will replace most of the ones that are found throughout the truck.

[@GeneralOrhan]

just found your channel. love your vibe. I have a '21 so most of this is irrelevant to me but I still love watching people upgrade their tundras.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for visiting the channel. Changing the headlight bulbs does not apply to your truck, but MOST of what I have done to my truck CAN still be relevant to yours. 2nd generation Tundras run from 2007 to 2021 - same frame, same drivetrain, same stock exhaust system, same braking system, practically the same suspension, etc. 2022 Tundras (3rd gens) are the ones that are different from our trucks. Thanks for supporting the channel! 👍🏾

[@drewz4625]

Great video 👍🏻 After driving the '16 Tundra home on a dark rural road by what seemed like candlelight compared to my 4RNR....I'm changing these bulbs!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure, man! I hope that the video is helpful.

[@doffleheimer]

How have these held up for you? I’m looking for something brighter than stock but don’t want to break the bank on a whole new housing. If these Auxitos are still going strong I’ll probably get those. Thank you!

[@hughthomas1749]

Great job dude. Clear and accurate. Thanks for the help.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure, man! Thanks for supporting the channel 👈🏾👊🏾👍🏾

[@mattpu1]

Is is possible to replace the bulbs by going up through the fender?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Hey, thank you for checking out the video. As you can see from all of the steps laid out in this video, it is not possible to access the main bulbs through the fender. The headlight housings must be removed in order to change out the bulbs. The fog lamps can be accessed from the fenders, but the main bulbs cannot. Luckily, the steps in this video are VERY easy to follow, and you should have no problem changing the bulbs. I hope that helps.

[@mattpu1]

Thank you!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Any time! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@integrity262]

Thank you for the straightforward illustration.Didn’t see a link to those brighter, LED bulbs

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure. Thank you for checking out the video. The links for all of my mods are coming soon.

[@zkray4644]

Do you have aftermarket headlights ? Sorry for being late.

[@robertjustiniano9734]

Did the same for now, will get headlight assembly later as well as diode dynamics elite ambers later

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Sounds good! The ambers will look great on the truck. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@rupert916]

Thank you so much for the helpful video. It made doing this a breeze.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching the video and supporting the channel!

[@Ryan-yi6su]

I just watched another video. You can actually just unclip the fog light from the front. Put your hand in to release the harness and just take it off I guess if you have big hands like I do I probably couldn't get my hand to do that. But my question is, have you ever tried amber lights for your fog lights?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

It's good that there's more than one way to do it. Lighting is such a subjective thing ... I can understand how other people like the amber lights on their truck, but it's not for me. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@Ryan-yi6su]

@@toyotaFANatic81 Hey man All good ! I was just thinking for functionality Amber lights for shat weather for the prairies. Next, I plan on painting my bumper caps and my grill, I remember you mentioned somewhere in your videos that you do have a video for this.? Keep up the videos. I'm hoping you make one for under the seat storage And replacing the factory amplifier under the seat to something with more jam ,✌️

[@toyotaFANatic81]

With the Platinum trim, the front and rear bumpers are already color-matched, so I don't get any credit for that. I did black-out the grille and badges, and color-matched the door handles. I did have a video on the blacking-out and color-matching, but it was shot so poorly that I pulled it. I will be making another one later this year. I'm still working on, and making videos for, the suspension and steering components of the truck, but later on, I will focus on the interior. Thanks for supporting the channel!

[@brettperkins4643]

It is easy to scratch, when I replaced my headlights with OEM LED, I broke the top tab 😞, so again, your right be very careful, and, as always, TRUCK LOOKS GREAT 👍

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, Brett. Yes, they are easy to scratch! Thanks for the compliment on the truck AND for supporting the channel. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@krishein6106]

Wow. Thank you so much for the great video. I have a 2016 Toyota Tundra Limited and I want to do a bunch of stuff to it. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure, Man! I hope you're finding these videos helpful. Have fun with your mods and thank you for supporting the channel! 👊🏾

[@regpeeler5509]

The housing looked very loose on the fog light when you " very gently "😊 put the new lamp back in. Are your FL loose or bouncy when you go down the road in the morng?? If so , do you know a fix???

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Someone actually noticed!!! Yes, it was loose on the driver's side (the passenger side was much sturdier). It was like that when I bought the truck used. I believe the previous owner may have damaged it or striped the threads where one of the screws should go. Luckily, the housings do not move or bounce during operation of the vehicle and the fog lamps themselves are problem-free. Thanks for checking out the video!!! I hope that it was helpful.

[@55Dag]

Subbed. Good video with good narration. I have a '19 tundra. I'll be checking out your other videos

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for the feedback and the support, Man!!! That's a HUGE help for this small channel. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 What kinds of plans do you have for your Tundra?

[@williamjuliana1065]

Awesomeness... Thank you for your time and help..👍💪

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure!

[@Fluor66]

I am replacing the headlight bulbs for leds but I am leaving the blinkers and the side markers incandescent. Will that have any effect on the leds? Thanks!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

At first, I only replaced the main halogen headlight bulbs with LEDS. I left the signal lights and the side markers as non-LEDs. I had no issues at all. Now, my side markers are LEDs, the signal lamps are still non-LED. I hope that helps.

[@hbinhvy]

My is 2018 crewmax. Think about lift to 6 inch. Rite now 3 1/2 inch with 295x60x20. Hope tire will look okay new lift.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

I'm sure that your truck will look good with a 4" or 6" lift!! 👍🏾

[@nssomedude]

My headlights adgust in height for trailers with a wheel on the dash is there extra steps involved?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My headlights also adjust in height. There's a small motor that handles that, and it has nothing to do with the bulb itself, so there should not be any extra steps involved.

[@nssomedude]

@toyotaFANatic81 thank you!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure. I hope that the video helps!

[@joejr9653]

It doesn't look like the fender flares are scratching the paint under them. Usually you see a line where it is wearing on the truck paint. Did you do anything extra to protect the paint? Do you remove them periodically to check and clean under them?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

The flares have only been on for a year, so it's about time for me to check underneath. The rubber gasket that came with the flares has been helpful.

[@thomasjohnson1685]

Quick question. I have a 2015 Tundra. I need to change a headlight. I have watched a couple of videos and they say that once the front grill is loose, I have to reach behind it to snap a tab on each side in order to pull out the grill. I noticed that you didn't do that in your video. Do you know what tabs they are referring to? I would appreciate any help.

[@chuyp3639]

A tab in each side, bottom corner

[@mattreadle4566]

Thank u this really helped me out 🤘👍💪

[@toddytwotones2905]

Managed to get my fog lights severely misaligned. Can’t get them right. Tips or video?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

When you say "misaligned," are you speaking about the fog lamps bulbs themselves, or the fog lamp housings that the bulbs go into?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

It's hard to answer this question without actually seeing what happened. I've never had an issue with the fog lamp housings. The housings are solid plastic, and they don't usually bend (they break). So if it's not housing itself that's wonky, it's probably the part of the bumper that the housing screws into that is bent. Did you take the housings out in order to switch out the bulbs? If so, did you do any prying or pulling to get them out?

[@DirtyBob2001]

Cool. The truck looks great. I got a workingman's '18 SR. Nothing is prewired. I just need functional upgrades and if it happens to look good, even better. Lights front and back are high on my list,. and fall means fog in this area so fog lights are topping that list..

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video. I'm not sure if your "working man's" comment was a dig at me, but I can assure you that I work for a living!! 🤣🤣🤣 You'll have lots of options for taillights, headlights, and fog lamps on Amazon or E-Bay. There are a lot of good brands to choose from . Have fun with the work and thanks for visiting the channel.

[@scottycas]

Great instructional video. Tackling both fog lights this weekend on my 2015 Tundra TSS so thank you for you help. I also just followed you & appreciate your videos. BTW, cool looking Tundra you got there.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I'm glad that the video was helpful and I hope the job went smoothly for you! Thank you for subscribing, as well. That's a HUGE help for this channel!!!

[@ericmessick1646]

If I just wanna change stock bulbs, can I just do it without removing whole headlight housing?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video. A few people have asked this. The type of bulb (halogen or LED) makes no difference to the job. The housings must be removed to change the bulbs. This job may seem intimidating because of the number of steps, but it is actually quite easy to do. I'd say give it a try. This video outlines the job step by step. I'm a little biased (of course), but my video is one of the more straightforward, clear, and concise videos that I've seen online for this job.

[@marcotini6675]

What are the details on the bulbs… looking to change mine

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video. The bulbs are Auxito brand. You'll find the details in the full modification list (in the description of the video).

[@jeffmerz3595]

Swapped mine out last year. Still getting compliments on the Carven exhaust 👌

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Nice work!!! Honestly, the Carvens were one of the most SATISFYING modifications!!! I'll never go back to a stock muffler ... until I'm 80 years old.

[@jeffmerz3595]

@toyotaFANatic81 everywhere I go I get asked about it👌

[@toyotaFANatic81]

@@jeffmerz3595 I know what you mean!

[@luisolortegui9902]

Is there a link for the bulbs

[@toyotaFANatic81]

There are a ton of links in the video's description, including one for the bulbs.

[@wahidsalih3825]

What brand are the headlight bulbs and fog light bulbs

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video. The brand is Auxito. The details are in the video description.

[@matheusfelipeschirbel4200]

How do you like the new bulbs? Looking at that kind of

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for watching! I'm enjoying them. They're the 2nd set of LEDs that I've put in the truck, and they're brighter than the last set.

[@muffinhater69]

Thanks man! I needed this

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure! I'm glad that it was helpful.

[@21brodster]

Awesome video thanks. Not sure why they dont make it easier🤣

[@ArcheryDad2024]

I've noticed some reviews saying that they needed a decoder & some other stuff, did you need that for this? I have a 2016 SR5 and I'll need to replace the headlights soon so figured I'd change out the bulbs too. Thought about LED but wasn't sure.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video. This is my second set of LED bulbs and I haven't needed any special equipment at all. The process has essentially been "plug & play." You'll find a lot of variety for bulbs on Amazon. Later on I will replace these current head light housings with the 2021 versions that already have the LED bulbs integrated into them, but for now, these will do.

[@wayneginn3579]

Hey buddy are u sure u order the auxito led 9004/hb1 cause mine just came I and they don’t fit on my 2015 tundra the 9003 h4 looks closer to a fit to me just trying to figure it out thanks

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Hey, man. You are correct. They are 9003 bulbs that I used. I apologize for the typing error. I know how frustrating that can be from previous experience. I have already fixed it for this video. It is correct in the other videos, so I don't know why I screwed up this one. Thanks for pointing that out!

[@wayneginn3579]

No problem buddy I was just confused lol I got the 9003 on the way thanks for the videos

[@toyotaFANatic81]

It's my fault that you were confused, so I apologize. I'm glad that you've got the right ones on the way.

[@krishein6106]

I actually had a question. How's the beam pattern and could you throw up a link for both bulbs? Thank you.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

The beam pattern will depend on the type of housing you have. I have aftermarket headlight housings that are black on the inside. This reduces the brightness and thus the beam pattern a little bit. If you're still running the OEM headlights housings with the silver lining on the inside, your beam pattern will probably be a little better than mine. The particular bulbs that I bought are from Auxito, but there are QUITE A FEW good brands available for LED bulbs. That's why I'm not repping that one brand alone. Go on Amazon, use the vehicle filter for your Tundra, and you will see a ton of bulbs to choose from (and reviews on them from other people who have purchased them).

[@davidmann2988]

Great video. Thanx!!

[@albertoenriquezr.t.3149]

Great Video! Nice Truck! I bought the same bulbs on Amazon and I’m replacing my halogen bulbs this weekend…Tundra Limited Crewmax 2017

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man! I appreciate that. I hope the video is helpful as you change out those bulbs!

[@deoxysx1657]

Awesome Tundra man, would you consider changing your grill to the Toyota Heritage one?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks a lot, Man! I actually prefer the TRD PRO Grille. That's what I'm looking at for my truck.

[@Jmorgan1814]

What brand was those bulbs I've got a 2016 tundra and i need to do the same thing

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Hey, man! Thanks for watching. Those bulbs are from Auxito. I didn't rep the brand in the video because there are so many good choices for LED Bulbs on Amazon. Just create a filter for your truck on Amazon and then type in LED bulbs. You'll get a TON of variety. Congrats on being a fellow Tundra owner. I hope that the video was helpful! Good luck with your bulb job.

[@WyomingRider]

Thank for this!

[@istrubindaserranegra1497]

Great video man!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks! I hope that it was helpful.

[@toyotabrony]

The only thing u should do, and hopefully u already did the next video if u gonna send the link, if lot. Do a video of how it looks the beam pattern. Those Auxito - M3 H4 are the best for reflector headlights because they use the ZES led chips that mimics the same beam pattern better than stock and better than ur previous sealight fanless led bulbs. A much better more refined all in one style that shape exactly like a H4 halogen bulbs. And the Auxito - B3F fanless led bulbs all in one is much better quality and again, a much simpler and refined bulb. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 those are worth the money more than sealight.

[@musiciansfriendly5414]

Nice setup #tundra gang 💪🏾

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, Man!!! 👊🏾

[@DontSinkTheShip]

Yooo....could I get your offset and backspacing for your wheels? I have the fender flares on my 2015....but my older wheels are not proper looking.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video. All of my mods are in the description section just underneath the video. My wheels are 20" x10" and have a -24 mm offset. Don't worry about the back-spacing. The width, height, and offset are enough to find the look that you want. I hope that helps.

[@frank_texas7400]

I am looking forward to do this but the manual wants me to access them by removing the mud guards, no need to take the grill I guess I will save this video and see

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Accessing the headlight housings through the fender liners would be an interesting way to do it. Hopefully, the wheels and tires don't get in your way as you're taking off the liner. You can access the fog lamps from the fender, but getting to the main headlight housings would be a lot tougher from the fender. I think that this job intimidates people because there are a few steps, but it's actually quite easy. This video provides you with a step-by-step guide on how to do it effectively.

[@BROKMAXXMIKE]

Thank you sir !!

[@jjmart9203]

Thanks for the great video!!!!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure! I'm glad that it was helpful.

[@wheatkingq5592]

Can this be done on a 2015? And can you provide links for the bulbs?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video. As the title says, it is for 2014 to 2017 Tundras. The particular bulbs that I bought are from Auxito, but there are QUITE A FEW good brands available for LED bulbs. That's why I'm not repping that one brand alone. Go on Amazon, use the vehicle filter for your Tundra, and you will see a ton of bulbs to choose from (and reviews on them from other people who have purchased them).

[@mannyzavala619]

Im stuck on the grill part

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Are you stuck on removing the bolts from the grille, or pulling the grille off of the truck?

[@LadyFisherman]

Thank you! 👏🏻👊🏻

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure!!!

[@Nathan-wn5mc]

Did you see a difference in brightness with these new style of LEDs?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for watching, man. The answer to your question is at 8:47 of the video.

[@richardwang474]

I went back to toyota because i knew them to be simple and easy. What a pain in the ass bro. I just bought a 2016 tundra

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Like I told someone else in the comments, if you were to do this job on an F-150, it would take twice as long ... and depending on the year of the F-150, you may have to remove the front bumper to get at the headlight housings. This is an EASY job. Yes, it requires a few steps, but it's not complicated.

[@richardwang474]

@@toyotaFANatic81 I completely understand what you mean. I just miss the simple days where stuff was right there. In and out. I do absolutely love my tundra, it actually looks a lot like yours all jacked up with sweet wheels and tires. Thanks for the video good sir.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

You're not wrong. Most vehicles were easier to work on in the past. I know what you mean about loving your Tundra. They're GREAT trucks! Thanks for supporting the channel.

[@cabezamiami]

HELLO HATERS!!!! Awesome start brother!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

🤣🤣🤣 Thanks, man!!!

[@davidmann2988]

No hate here. Just what I’m looking for

[@toddytwotones2905]

Housing

[@toyotaFANatic81]

It's hard to answer this question without actually seeing what happened. I've never had an issue with the fog lamp housings. The housings are solid plastic, and they don't usually bend (they break). So if it's not housing itself that's wonky, it's probably the part of the bumper that the housing screws into that is bent. Did you take the housings out in order to switch out the bulbs? If so, did you do any prying or pulling to get them out?

[@justinpettingell6041]

Truck is sexy too!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, Justin!!! 👊🏾

[@828findadventure]

All that work for a simple bulb. LOL why Toyota why?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

It's twice as much work with a Ford F-150. You even have to remove the bumper to get at the headlight housings on a Ford. The Toyota is EASY. Anyway, thanks for watching. I hope the video was humorous, at the least.