2011 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. 485)
■ Removing the engine compartment cover
 P. 360
■ Front bulb locations
Headlight
low beam
Front turn signal, parking and
front side marker lights
Headlight high beam and
daytime running lights
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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Floor mat................................... 331
FluidBrake ..................................... 367
Washer .................................. 372
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Switch.................................... 168
Wattage ................................. 485
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Switch.................................... 168
Wattage ................................. 485
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 110
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light......................... 429
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Switch.................................... 165
Wattage ................................. 485
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Wattage ................................. 485
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 478
Fuel gauge ............................ 156
Fuel pump shut off system .... 423
Gas station information ......... 536
Information ............................ 486
Refueling .................................88
Type ...................................... 478
Fuel door.....................................88
Fuel filler door ............................88
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 423
Fuses......................................... 392 Gas station information .......... 536
Gauges...................................... 156
Glove box ................................. 312
Grocery bag hooks .................. 332
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 273
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 414
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 65
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 485
Heaters
Seat heaters.......................... 327
Side mirrors........................... 240
Hood.......................................... 354
Hooks
Cargo hook ........................... 332
Grocery bag .......................... 332
Horn .......................................... 155FG
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Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 349
Identification
Engine .................................. 476
Vehicle.................................. 476
Ignition switch ................. 144, 147
Illuminated entry system ........ 307
Indicator lights ........................ 159
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 503
Inside rear view mirror.............. 77
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 307
Switch ........................... 309, 308
Wattage ................................ 485
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 356
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 438
Jack handle.............................. 438
Keyless entry ............................. 38
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 24
Engine switch ............... 144, 147
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 461
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter .......................... 460
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 .............404
Wattage .................................485
Light bulbs Replacing ..............................404
Wattage .................................485
Lights Door courtesy lights ..............307
Emergency flasher switch .....414
Fog light switch .....................168
Hazard light switch ................414
Headlight switch ....................165
Interior light switch ........308, 309
Luggage compartment
light .....................................309
Personal light switch .............308
Replacing light bulbs .............404
Turn signal lever....................153
Vanity lights ...........................320
Wattage .................................485
Load capacity ...........................208
Lock steering column ......145, 148
Luggage cover .........................334I
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