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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. 662)

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Bulb locations

■ Front

Parking light (bulb type)*^{1, 2}

Front side marker light

*¹: If equipped

1

2

*²: The location of the parking lights may differ depending on the grade,

etc.

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■ Rear

1

2

3

Back-up light

Rear side marker light

Rear turn signal light

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

■ Parking lights (bulb type) (if equipped)

1

Remove the clips and the engine compartment cover.

There are two types of clips used, which vary depending on the vehicle.

Type A

Type B

2

Turn the bulb base counter-

clockwise.

3

Remove the light bulb.

4

5

2

3

When installing the bulb, reverse the steps

Attach the engine compart-

ment cover and install the

and

in reverse.

Type A

clips.

Push up center portion of the

clips (type A only).

Type B

Insert and press the clips.

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■ Front side marker lights

1

For the right side only:

Remove the clip and slide

the washer tank inlet pipe to

the right.

To prevent damage to the cover,

protect the tip of the screwdriver

with a rag.

2

Turn the bulb base counter-

clockwise.

3

Remove the light bulb.

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4

2

3

When installing the bulb, reverse the steps

and

in reverse.

5

For the right side only: Install

the washer tank inlet pipe

and the clip by conducting

1

step

in reverse.

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■ Rear turn signal lights, back-up lights and rear side maker

lights

1

Open the back door. Insert a

screwdriver into the cover on

the side of the light and

detach the claws indicated by

the dotted lines near the

exterior of the vehicle. Then,

pry the cover and pull it diag-

onally backward to the lug-

gage compartment to detach

the claws indicated by the

dotted lines near the vehicle

interior.

To prevent damage to the cover, protect the tip of the screwdriver with a

rag.

2

Remove the 2 screws.

3

Pull the light unit toward the

rear of the vehicle to remove

it.

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4

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

 Back-up light

 Rear turn signal light

 Rear side maker light

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5

Remove the light bulb.

 Back-up light

 Rear turn signal light

 Rear side maker light

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Install a new light bulb then install the bulb base to the light unit

by inserting it and turning the bulb base clockwise.

 Back-up light

 Rear turn signal light

 Rear side maker light

6

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7

Align the grooves on the light

unit with the claws, and insert

the light unit straight so that

the 2 pins on the light unit fit

into the holes. Confirm that

the light unit is completely

secured.

8

Install the 2 screws.

9

Install the cover.

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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.

● Headlights and daytime running lights

● Parking lights (LED type: if equipped)

● Fog lights

● Front turn signal lights

● Tail lights

● Stop lights

● High mounted stoplight

● License plate lights

■LED lights

The lights other than the parking lights (bulb type: if equipped), front side

marker lights, rear turn signal lights, rear side maker lights and back-up lights

each 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

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:

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

●Water has built up inside the light.

■When replacing light bulbs

P. 553

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WARNING

■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. 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.

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.

●Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric

circuits or component parts.

Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.

■To prevent damage or fire

●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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