Electrical components -> Replacing light bulbs for Your Toyota Avalon 4 Door Second Generation (2000-2004)

’03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)  
Adding washer fluid  
Replacing light bulbs—  
If the new fuse immediately blows out,  
there is a problem with the electrical sys-  
tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as  
soon as possible.  
If any washer does not work or low  
windshield washer fluid level warning  
light comes on, the washer tank may be  
empty. Add washer fluid.  
The following illustrations show how to  
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing  
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and  
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the  
wattage ratings given in the table.  
You may use plain water as washer fluid.  
However, in cold areas where tempera-  
tures range below freezing point, use  
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This  
product is available at your Toyota dealer  
and most auto parts stores. Follow the  
manufacturer’s directions for how much to  
mix with water.  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
Never use a fuse with a higher am-  
perage rating, or any other object, in  
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-  
tensive damage and possibly a fire.  
D To prevent yourself from burning,  
do not replace the light bulbs while  
they are hot.  
D Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas  
inside and require special handling.  
They can burst or shatter if  
scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb  
only by its plastic or metal case.  
Do not touch the glass part of a  
bulb with bare hands.  
NOTICE  
Do not use engine antifreeze or any  
other substitute because it may dam-  
age your vehicle’s paint.  
NOTICE  
Only use a bulb of the listed type.  
2003 AVALON (OM41401U)  
291  
’03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)  
The inside of the lens of exterior lights  
such as headlights may temporarily fog up  
when the lens becomes wet in the rain or  
Bulb  
No.  
Bulb  
No.  
Light bulbs  
W
Type  
Light bulbs  
W
Type  
Headlights  
(low beam)  
Rear personal  
lights  
in a car wash. This is not  
a
problem  
9006  
51  
A
5
F
because the fogging is caused by the  
temperature difference between the outside  
and inside of the lens, just like the  
windshield fogged up in the rain. However,  
if there is a large drop of water on the  
inside of the lens, or if there is water  
pooled inside the light, contact your  
Toyota dealer.  
Headlights  
(high beam)  
Vanity lights  
2
F
E
9005  
9006  
60  
51  
B
A
Glove box light  
1.2  
Front fog lights  
Door courtesy  
lights  
6
3
F
F
Front turn  
signal/parking  
lights  
1157NA 27/8  
C
Trunk light  
A: HB4 halogen bulbs  
B: HB3 halogen bulbs  
C: Single end bulbs  
Rear turn signal  
lights  
21  
21/5  
3.8  
D
E
E
Stop/tail lights  
7443  
194  
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)  
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear)  
F: Double end bulbs  
Rear side  
marker lights  
Back−up lights  
Tail lights  
921  
168  
18  
5
E
E
License plate  
lights  
168  
5
E
High mounted  
stoplight  
921  
18  
7
E
F
F
Interior light  
Front personal  
lights  
7
2003 AVALON (OM41401U)  
292  
’03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)  
—Headlights  
1. Unplug the connector while depress-  
ing the lock release.  
2. Turn the bulb and remove it.  
3. Install a new bulb and the connector  
into the mounting hole.  
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.  
Aiming is not necessary after replacing  
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-  
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.  
2003 AVALON (OM41401U)  
293  
’03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)  
—Rear turn signal, stop/tail,  
rear side marker and back−up  
lights  
—Front fog and front turn  
signal/parking lights  
If either the left or right front fog or  
front turn signal/parking lights burns  
out, contact your Toyota dealer.  
NOTICE  
Do not try to replace the front fog or  
front turn signal/parking light bulbs  
by yourself. You may damage the ve-  
hicle.  
Use  
wrapped with a cloth.  
a
flat−bladed screwdriver which is  
a: Rear turn signal light  
b: Stop/tail light  
c: Rear side marker light  
d: Back−up light  
2003 AVALON (OM41401U)  
294  
’03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)  
—Tail lights  
Remove and install the cover clips as  
shown in the following illustrations.  
Removing cover clips  
Installing cover clips  
2003 AVALON (OM41401U)  
295  
’03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)  
—License plate lights  
Remove and install the cover clips as  
shown in the following illustrations.  
Removing cover clips  
Installing cover clips  
2003 AVALON (OM41401U)  
296  
’03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)  
—High mounted stoplight  
(type A)  
—High mounted stoplight  
(type B)  
2003 AVALON (OM41401U)  
297  
’03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)  
2003 AVALON (OM41401U)  
298