Electrical components -> Replacing light bulbs for Your Toyota Rav4 SUV Third Generation (2006-2012)

’07 Rav4_U (L/O 0701)  
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 wind-  
shield 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 the 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.  
You should normalize the power window  
and moon roof may not operate correctly  
after replacing blown fuses. To normalize  
the power window and moon roof, see  
“Power windows” on page 25 and “Electric  
moon roof” on page 31 in Section 12.  
The stop/tail lights and high mounted stop-  
light 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.  
If two or more LEDs in a stop/tail light  
burn out, your vehicle may not conform to  
local laws (SAE).  
CAUTION  
NOTICE  
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.  
Do not use engine antifreeze or any  
other substitute because it may dam-  
age your vehicle’s paint.  
CAUTION  
D To prevent burning yourself, 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.  
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A: HB3 halogen bulbs  
B: HB4 halogen bulbs  
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)  
D: H11 halogen bulbs  
E: Wedge base bulbs (amber)  
F: Double end bulbs  
Bulb  
No.  
NOTICE  
Light bulbs  
W
Type  
Only use a bulb of the listed type.  
Headlights (high)  
Headlights (low)  
9005  
9006  
60  
51  
A
B
The inside of the lens of exterior lights  
such as headlights may temporarily fog up  
when the lens becomes wet in the rain or  
Front turn signal,  
parking and front  
side marker lights  
7443 21/5  
C
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 fogs up in the rain. However, if  
Front fog lights  
7440  
921  
55  
21  
16  
5
D
E
C
C
Rear turn signal  
lights  
there is  
a
large drop of water on the  
Backup lights  
inside of the lens, or if there is water  
pooled inside the light, contact your  
Toyota dealer.  
Rear side marker  
lights  
License plate light  
Interior light  
168  
5
8
C
F
Front personal  
lights  
8
8
5
C
C
E
Vanity lights  
Luggage  
compartment light  
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—Headlights  
High beam (inside)  
Low beam  
(outside)  
1. Open the hood. Turn the bulb base  
counterclockwise to the front of the  
vehicle as shown.  
2. Unplug the connector while depress-  
3. Pulg in a new bulb into the connec-  
tor and install it into the mounting  
hole.  
ing the lock release.  
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.  
The above illustration shows the lefthand  
headlight.  
Aiming is not necessary after replacing  
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-  
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.  
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—Front turn signal, parking  
and front side marker lights  
—Rear turn signal, rear side  
marker and back−up lights  
—Front fog lights  
If either the left or right front fog light  
burns out, contact your Toyota dealer.  
NOTICE  
Do not try to replace the front fog  
light bulbs by yourself. You may dam-  
age the vehicle.  
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—License plate light  
a: Rear side marker light  
b: Rear turn signal light  
c: Back−up light  
Use a flathead screwdriver.  
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