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4-3. Do-it-yourself m aintenanc e

Light bulbs

You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level

of replacement varies depending on the bulb. As there is a danger

that components may be damaged, we recommend that replacement

is carried out by your Toyota dealer.

■ Preparing for light bulb replacement

Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (P. 570)

■ Front bulb locations

Headlight low beam (halogen headlights)

Parking light

(halogen headlights)

Headlight high beam

(including daytime running

lights for Canada)

Front side

marker light

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Front turn

signal light

Fog light

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■ Rear bulb locations

Rear turn signal light

License plate lights

Back-up light

Replacing light bulbs

■ Headlight low beams (halogen headlights)

STEP

1

Turn the bulb base counterclock-

wise.

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Unplug the connector while

pressing the lock release.

STEP

2

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Replace the light bulb, and install

the bulb base.

STEP

3

Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb

with the mounting, and insert.

4

Turn and secure the bulb base.

STEP

4

Shake the bulb base gently to

check that it is not loose, turn the

headlights on once and visually

confirm that no light is leaking

through the mounting.

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■ Headlight high beams (including daytime running lights for

Canada)

STEP

1

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Vehicles with halogen headlights

Vehicles with LED headlights

Unplug the connector while

pressing the lock release.

STEP

2

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Replace the light bulb, and install

the bulb base.

STEP

3

Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb

with the mounting, and insert.

Turn and secure the bulb base.

STEP

4

Shake the bulb base gently to

check that it is not loose, turn the

headlights on once and visually

confirm that no light is leaking

through the mounting.

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■ Parking lights (halogen headlights)

Turn the bulb base counterclock-

wise.

STEP

1

Remove the light bulb.

STEP

2

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STEP

3

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ Front side marker lights

STEP

1

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Vehicles with halogen headlights

Vehicles with LED headlights

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Remove the light bulb.

STEP

2

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STEP

3

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ Fog lights (if equipped)

Remove the engine under cover

bolt and clip and pull down the

engine under cover.

STEP

1

Unplug the connector while

pressing the lock release.

STEP

2

Turn the bulb base counterclock-

wise.

STEP

3

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STEP

4

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

After installing the bulb base, shake the bulb base gently to check

that it is not loose.

Insert the clip.

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■ Front turn signal lights

STEP

1

Remove the engine under cover bolt and clip and pull down

the engine under cover. (P. 474)

For the U.S.A.

Turn the bulb base counterclock-

wise.

STEP

2

Remove the light bulb.

STEP

3

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For Canada

s

Turn the bulb base counterclock-

wise.

STEP

2

Remove the light bulb.

STEP

3

4

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STEP

4

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

Insert the clip.

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■ Rear turn signal lights and back-up lights

Open the back door and remove

the cover.

STEP

1

To prevent damage, cover the tip

of the screwdriver with a rag.

Turn the bulb base counterclock-

wise.

STEP

2

Rear turn signal light

Back-up light

Remove the light bulb.

STEP

3

Rear turn signal light

Back-up light

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STEP

4

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ License plate lights

Open the back door and remove

the cover.

STEP

1

To prevent damage, cover the tip

of the screwdriver with a rag.

Turn the bulb base counterclock-

wise.

STEP

2

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Remove the light bulb.

STEP

3

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STEP

4

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 (LED headlights)

● Parking lights (LED headlights)

● Stop lights

● Tail lights

● High mounted stoplight

● Daytime running lights (except for Canada)

■LED lights

The headlight low beams (LED headlights), parking lights (LED headlights),

stop lights, tail lights, high mounted stoplight and daytime running lights

(except for Canada) consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn

out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.

■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens

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

Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does

not indicate a malfunction.

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

●Water has built up inside the headlight.

■When replacing light bulbs

P. 465

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CAUTION

■Replacing light bulbs

●Be sure to stop the hybrid system and 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. Hold the

bulb by the plastic or metal portion.

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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