2001-2005 Toyota Rav4 SUV Electrical components -> Replacing light bulbs User Manual
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Replacing light bulbs—  
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.  
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.  
Light bulbs  
Headlights  
W
Type  
60/55  
51  
A
B
in a car wash. This is not  
a
problem  
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.  
Front fog lights  
Parking and front  
side marker lights  
CAUTION  
168  
5
C
D To prevent burning yourself, do not  
replace the light bulbs while they  
are hot.  
Front turn signal  
lights (without  
front fog lights)  
7440A  
21  
C
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.  
Front turn signal  
lights (with front  
fog lights)  
7440  
7440  
21  
21  
C
C
Rear turn signal  
lights  
Stop/tail and rear  
side marker lights  
7443  
7440  
7440  
168  
21/5  
21  
21  
5
C
C
C
C
Back−up lights  
NOTICE  
High mounted stop  
light  
Only use a bulb of the listed type.  
License plate light  
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—Headlights  
Bulb  
No.  
Light bulbs  
W
Type  
Interior lights  
Personal light  
8
D
D
10  
A: HB2 halogen bulbs  
B: HB4 halogen bulbs  
C: Wedge base bulbs  
D: Double end bulbs  
1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec-  
tor. Remove the rubber cover.  
2. Release the bulb retaining spring  
and remove the bulb. Install a new  
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.  
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.  
To install a bulb, align the tabs of the  
bulb with the cutouts of the mounting  
hole.  
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—Front fog lights  
“TOP” mark  
3. Install the rubber cover with the  
“TOP” mark upward, and fit it se-  
curely on the boss. Plug in the con-  
nector.  
1. Loosen the retainer screw with  
a
2. Remove the front fog light unit.  
Phillips−head screwdriver and take  
out the front turn signal light unit.  
Make sure the rubber cover fits securely  
on the bulb base and the mounting body.  
Aiming is not necessary after replacing  
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-  
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.  
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3. Unplug the connector while depress-  
ing on the tab.  
4. Turn the bulb and remove it.  
5. Install a new bulb and the connector  
into the mounting hole. Install the  
front fog light unit then the front  
turn signal light unit, and tighten the  
retainer screw.  
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.  
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—Parking and front side  
marker lights  
—Front turn signal lights  
(without front fog lights)  
Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.  
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—Rear turn signal, stop/tail,  
rear side marker and back−up  
lights  
—Front turn signal lights  
(with front fog lights)  
Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.  
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—High mounted stoplight  
a: Stop/tail and rear side marker light  
b: Back−up light  
c: Rear turn signal light  
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—License plate light  
Use a Flat−bladed screwdriver.  
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