Installation Guide for 07-13 Toyota Tundra/08-17 Toyota Sequoia Headlights
NOTE: Some vehicle require the DRL harness installed for the headlight to function properly.
DO NOT USE DIELECTRIC GREASE!
Table of Contents
Disclaimer: This installation article is a tutorial guide. By reading this article, you agree it is for reference only and AlphaRex USA and its distributors make no guarantee on the finished results. Under no circumstances whatsoever shall AlphaRex USA nor its distributors be liable for any damage, misuse or personal injuries. If you do not fully understand the installation procedure, it is highly recommended that you seek help from professional mechanics to do the installation.
INSTALLATION TOOLS
1/4 Ratchet
Metal Panel Popper
Phillips Screwdriver
Flat Screwdriver
Pliers
1/4 Extension
Socket
Size NEEDED
PART I - REMOVE HEADLIGHTS
DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Whenever working on your vehicle always start by disconnecting the negative battery terminal.
FRONT GRILLE REMOVAL
Open hood and remove 4 push pins in which retains the front grille.
Remove bottom trim piece by pulling outwards
REMOVE HEADLIGHT BOLTS
Remove 10mm bolts holding the headlight in place and ready for removal.
Please follow the same procedure for the other side
DISCONNECT TURN SIGNAL & SIDE MARKER BULBS
While removing the headlights, diconnect the turn signal bulb and side marker plugs.
Please follow the same procedure for the other side
SIDE MARKER BULB CONNECTIONS
Remove the side marker bulb and connect it to the new side marker connection.
TRANSFER TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET
Transfer turn signal bulb and socket to new headlights
(For model with Sequential turn signal, please refer to the following additional steps)
- Remove both side marker and turn single socket
- Remove all sticker that covering the headlight opening
- Insert the 2 wire pin into the side marker socket ,re-install the socket back onto the headlight
- Install turn signal socket onto headlight , plug the grey color plug onto the socket , located the black plug and connect that to the turn signal wire from the truck.
PART II - INSTALL HEADLIGHTS
INSTALL ALPHAREX HEADLIGHTS & DRL HARNESS
Plug in all connections including the DRL wire if you are installing the optional harness.
TAP THE FUSE & INSTALLING OPTIONAL DRL HARNESS
If you are planning to install the optional DRL harness, connect the red wire from the DRL harness (short end to driver side, long end to passenger side).
For more information about wiring the DRL harness, please read our article about How to wire the DRL harness?
In order for the DRL to function during the day, you will need to tap the grey wire into your IGN fuse.
ADJUST HEADLIGHTS LEVEL
Once all light bulb plugs and wires are all connected to the new headlights, install your new ALPHAREX headlights to the vehicle. Secure all bolts and reverse the unistall process to complete installation. Next, aim the headlights at about 25ft against a wall on a level surface for headlights level adjustment.
Congratulations! you have completed the installation for ALPHAREX 07-13 Toyota Tundra / 08-17 Toyota Sequoia Headlights
