2020 Toyota Tundra Headlight Bulb Replacement

Headlight Bulb Replacement is one of the most common repairs for 2020 Toyota Tundra. This repair involves replacing the damaged lighting component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 15-30 min and requires easy skill level.

🔧 Required Tools

🔩 Replacement Parts

What You'll Need

• Replacement lighting part (OEM or aftermarket)
• Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
• Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
• Adhesive strips or glue
• Clean workspace with good lighting

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1:

Remove the Torx-head screws (23.2mm) on the inside panel of the tailgate, using the torx T25 screwdriver.

Step 2:

Pull off the panel and then pull cables inward, causing tailgate to release and go down.

Step 3:

Remove rubber pieces from cable and pull cable from insert.

Step 4:

Use your 5/16th-in. wrench to turn bolt counter clockwise and remove the bolts (18.5mm).

Step 5:

Push in black clip to let handle fall out.

Step 6:

Put new tailgate handle back in.

Step 7:

Hand twist in bolts; then tighten with wrench.

Step 8:

Insert cable back into socket and press rubber lock onto cable.

Step 9:

Put panel back into place and screw in using your torx -T25 screwdriver.

DIY vs Professional Repair

Environmental Impact

By choosing to repair your 2020 Toyota Tundra instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 5999 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new 2020 Toyota Tundra generates 6000 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 1 kg of CO₂. That's a 100% reduction in carbon emissions!