2009 TOYOTA COROLLA headlight bulb

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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 perfor m, contact your Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ Prepare a replacement light bulb.
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 427)
■ Front bulb locations
Headlight high beam
Headlight low beamFront turn signal and parking lights
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front side marker lights

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Maintenance and care
Replacing light bulbs
■ Headlight low beams
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the bulb while depress-
ing the lock release.
■ Headlight high beams
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
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■LED high mounted stoplight
The high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any of
the LEDs burn out, take your vehicl e to your Toyota dealer to have
the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on th e 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.
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
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. Failing 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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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Light bulbs
A: HB4 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear) D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Single end bulbs (clear) F: H11 halogen bulbs
G: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior Headlights
Low beam
High beam 9006
900551
60A
B
Front side marker
lights 
5C
Front turn signal/park-
ing lights 3457NA 27/8 D
Front fog lights
(if equipped) 
55 F
Rear turn signal lights
(Type A) 
27 C
Rear turn signal lights
(Type B) 3156 21 E
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights 7443 21/5 C
License plate lights 5C
Back-up lights 921 16 C
Interior Personal lights or Per-
sonal/Interior lights

8C
Interior light 8G
Trunk light 5C

460 Alphabetical index
Floor mat................................... 282
FluidBrake ..................................... 318
Washer .................................. 324
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 357
Switch.................................... 152
Wattage ................................. 427
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............92
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light......................... 379
Front seats Adjustment ..............................46
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 357
Switch.................................... 150
Wattage ................................. 427
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 357
Switch.................................... 136
Wattage ................................. 427
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 420
Fuel gauge ............................ 138
Fuel pump shut off system .... 374
Gas station information ......... 468
Information ............................ 428
Refueling .................................71
Type ...................................... 420
Fuel door.....................................71
Fuel filler door ............................71
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 374
Fuses......................................... 347
Gas station information........... 468
Gauges ...................................... 138
Glove box.................................. 265
Grocery bag hook .................... 274 Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ................ 228
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 51
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 357
Switch ................................... 150
Wattage................................. 427
Heaters Seat heater ........................... 279
Side mirror ............................ 197
Hood.......................................... 305
Hooks Cargo hooks.......................... 283
Grocery bag hook ................. 274
I/M test ...................................... 300
Identification number Engine ................................... 416
Vehicle .................................. 416
Ignition switch.................. 122, 126
Illuminated entry system......... 261
Indicator lights ......................... 142
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 447
Inside rear view mirror .............. 62
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 260
Switch ................................... 262
Wattage................................. 427F
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Jack
Positioning a floor jack ......... 307
Replacing the wheel ............. 388
Jack handle.............................. 388
Keyless entry ............................. 34
Keys Electronic key ......................... 20
Engine switch ............... 122, 126
If you lose your keys............. 402
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 403
Ignition switch ............... 122, 126
Key number ............................ 20
Keyless entry .......................... 34
Keys ....................................... 20
Mechanical key....................... 20
Wireless remote control key ... 34
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 357
Switch ................................... 150
Wattage ................................ 427
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 357
Wattage ................................ 427
Lights
Fog light switch..................... 152
Headlights switch ................. 150
Interior light switch................ 262
Personal light switch............. 262
Personal/interior light switch ................................. 263
Replacing light bulbs ............ 357
Turn signal lever ................... 136
Wattage ................................ 427
Load capacity .......................... 165
Lock steering column ..... 124, 128 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance .......................301
General maintenance ............297
Maintenance data..................416
Maintenance requirements....295
Manual air conditioning system ....................................190
Manual transmission Manual transmission .............135
Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................141
Meters ...................................138
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............62
Side mirror heater .................197
Side mirrors .............................64
Vanity mirrors ........................273
Moon roof ...................................68
MP3 disc ...................................214
Multi-information display ....................................146
Odometer ..................................138
Oil Engine oil ..............................312
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................71
Hood......................................305
Trunk .......................................43
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............64
Outside temperature
display ....................................146
Overheating, Engine ................411J
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