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Light bulbs

You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level

of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb

replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your Toyota

dealer.

For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact

your Toyota dealer.

Preparing for light bulb replacement

Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (P. 553)

Bulb locations

■ Front

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Headlight high beams

1

Front turn signal/parking lights

2

Front side marker lights

3

Front fog lights (if equipped)

4

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■ Rear

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Back-up lights

1

2

3

4

Rear turn signal lights

Stop/tail/rear side marker lights

License plate lights

Replacing light bulbs

■ Headlight high beams

1

Turn the bulb base counter-

clockwise.

2

Pull the bulb out while press-

ing the lock release of the

connector.

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3

Replace the light bulb, and

install the bulb base.

Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb

with the mounting and insert.

4

Turn and secure the bulb

base.

Shake the bulb base gently to

check that it is not loose, turn

the headlights on once and visu-

ally confirm that no light is leak-

ing through the mounting.

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■ Front fog lights (if equipped)

1

Remove the fender liner bolts

and clip.

2

Partly remove the fender

liner.

3

Unplug the connector while

depressing the lock release.

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4

Turn the bulb base counter-

clockwise.

5

Install a new light bulb.

Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb

with the mounting and insert.

Turn clockwise and secure the

bulb base.

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6

Install the connector.

Shake the connector gently to

check that it is not loose, turn

the front fog lights on once and

visually confirm that no light is

leaking through the mounting.

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2

1

When installing the fender liner, install by conducting

with the directions reversed.

and

Make sure that the fender liner is attached to the inside of the bumper.

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■ Front side marker lights

1

Turn the bulb base counter-

clockwise.

2

Remove the light bulb.

3

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ Front turn signal/parking lights

1

2

3

Turn the bulb base counter-

clockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ Stop/tail/rear side marker lights and rear turn signal lights

1

Open the trunk lid and

remove the clips.

To prevent damage to the vehi-

cle, cover the tip of the screw-

driver with a rag.

2

Partly remove the luggage

trim cover.

3

Turn the bulb base counter-

clockwise.

Rear turn signal light

1

Stop/tail/rear side marker

2

light

4

Remove the light bulb.

Rear turn signal light

1

Stop/tail/rear side marker

2

light

5

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ Back-up lights

1

Open the trunk lid and

remove the cover.

2

3

4

Turn the bulb base counter-

clockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

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When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ License plate lights

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1

Open the trunk lid and

remove the trunk panel cover

clips.

To prevent damage to the vehi-

cle, cover the tip of the screw-

driver with a rag.

2

3

4

Partly remove the trunk panel

cover and turn the bulb base

counterclockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ Replacing the following bulbs

If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by

your Toyota dealer.

● Headlight low beams/daytime running lights

● High mounted stoplights

● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)

■LED light bulbs

The high mounted stoplights and headlight low beams/daytime running lights

consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burns out, take your vehicle

to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.

■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens

Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not

indicate a malfunction.

Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations:

●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.

●Water has built up inside the headlight.

CAUTION

■Replacing light bulbs

●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after

turning off the lights.

The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.

●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is

unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth

to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.

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Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.

●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so

may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This

may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

■To prevent damage or fire

Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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