2009 TOYOTA RAV4 headlight bulb

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.
■ Preparing a light bulb for replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 476)
■ Removing the engine compartment cover
 P. 354
■ Front bulb locations
Headlight
low beam
Front turn signal, parking and
front side marker lights
Headlight high beam
Front fog lights
(if equipped)

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlights
Right side only: Remove the clip
and move it aside to allow easy
access to the light bulbs.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Headlight (low beam)
Headlight (high beam)
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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■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 are built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ LED side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights and high mounted stoplight
The side turn signal lights (if equipped), stop/tail lights and high mounted
stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take
your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●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. 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.

476 6-1. Specifications
Light bulbs
A: HB3 halogen bulbsB: HB4 halogen bulbs
C: H11 halogen bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
E: Wedge base bulbs (amber) F: Double end bulbs
*: If equipped
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior Headlights
High beam
Low beam 9005
900660
51A
B
Front fog lights* 55 C
Front turn signal/parking, front
side marker lights 7443 21/5 D
Rear side marker 5D
Rear turn signal lights 7440 21 E
Back-up lights 921 16 D
License plate lights 168 5 D
Interior Vanity lights
8D
Front personal lights 8D
Interior light 8F
Luggage compartment light 5F

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Fog lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 168
Wattage ................................. 476
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 168
Wattage ................................. 476
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 110
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light......................... 425
Front seats Adjustment ..............................49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 165
Wattage ................................. 476
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Wattage ................................. 476
Fuel Capacity ................................ 470
Fuel gauge ............................ 156
Fuel pump shut off system .... 419 Gas station information ......... 516
Information ............................ 477
Refueling ................................. 88
Type ...................................... 470
Fuel door .................................... 88
Fuel filler door ............................ 88
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 419
Fuses ........................................ 388
Gas station information .......... 516
Gauges...................................... 156
Glove box ................................. 305
Grocery bag hooks .................. 323
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 266
Hazard light switch .................. 410
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 65
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 476
Heaters
Seat heaters.......................... 318
Side mirrors........................... 233
Hood.......................................... 348
Hooks
Cargo hook ........................... 323
Grocery bag .......................... 323
Horn .......................................... 155
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I/M test ...................................... 343
Identification
Engine .................................. 468
Vehicle.................................. 468
Ignition switch ................. 144, 147
Illuminated entry system ........ 300
Indicator lights ........................ 159
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 494
Inside rear view mirror.............. 78
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 300
Switch ........................... 302, 301
Wattage ................................ 476
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 350
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 434
Jack handle.............................. 434
Keyless entry ............................. 38
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 24
Engine switch ............... 144, 147
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 455
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter .......................... 454
Ignition switch ............... 144, 147 Key number .............................24
Keyless entry...........................38
Keys ........................................24
Mechanical key .......................24
Wireless remote control
key ........................................38
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs .............400
Wattage .................................476
Light bulbs Replacing ..............................400
Wattage .................................476
Lights Door courtesy lights ..............300
Emergency flasher switch .....410
Fog light switch .....................168
Hazard light switch ................410
Headlight switch ....................165
Interior light switch ........301, 302
Luggage compartment light...302
Personal light switch .............301
Replacing light bulbs .............400
Turn signal lever....................153
Vanity lights ...........................313
Wattage .................................476
Load capacity ...........................204
Lock steering column ......145, 148
Luggage cover .........................325I
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