2010 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. 473)
■ Removing the engine compartment cover
 P. 352
■ 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 (if equipped), stop/tail lights and high
mounted stoplight
The side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights and high mounted stoplight con-
sists 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.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Light bulbs
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
B: 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 lights 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 lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Switch ................................... 168
Wattage ................................ 473
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Switch ................................... 168
Wattage ................................ 473
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 111
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 421
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage ................................ 473
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Wattage ................................ 473
Fuel Capacity ............................... 466
Fuel gauge ........................... 156
Fuel pump shut off system ... 415 Gas station information .........512
Information ............................474
Refueling .................................88
Type ......................................466
Fuel door.....................................88
Fuel filler door ............................88
Fuel pump shut off system .....415
Fuses.........................................384
Gas station information...........512
Gauges ......................................156
Glove box..................................305
Grocery bag hooks ..................323
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................266
Hazard lights Switch....................................406
Head restraints Adjusting ................................65
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs .............396
Switch....................................165
Wattage .................................473
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................318
Side mirrors ...........................233
Hood ..........................................346
Hooks Cargo hook............................323
Grocery bag ..........................323
Horn...........................................155
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I/M test....................................... 341
IdentificationEngine ................................... 464
Vehicle .................................. 464
Ignition switch .................. 144, 147
Illuminated entry system ......... 300
Indicator lights ......................... 159
Initialization
Items to initialize.................... 491
Inside rear view mirror ..............77
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 300
Switch............................ 302, 301
Wattage ................................. 473
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 348
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 430
Jack handle .............................. 430
Keyless entry..............................38
Keys
Electronic key ..........................24
Engine switch ................ 144, 147
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 451
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter ........................... 450
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 ............. 396
Wattage................................. 473
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 396
Wattage................................. 473
Lights Door courtesy lights .............. 300
Emergency flasher switch ..... 406
Fog light switch ..................... 168
Hazard light switch ................ 406
Headlight switch .................... 165
Interior light switch ........ 301, 302
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 302
Personal light switch ............. 301
Replacing light bulbs ............. 396
Turn signal lever ................... 153
Vanity lights........................... 313
Wattage................................. 473
Load capacity ........................... 204
Lock steering column...... 145, 148
Luggage cover ......................... 325I
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