2011 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK light

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Replacing light bulbsn Headlights and daytime running lights (if equipped)
Unplug the connector.
Remove the rubber cover.
nRear bulb locations
Back-up lights
Rear turn signal lights Stop/tail and rear
side marker lights
License
plate light

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Release the bulb retaining
spring.
Remove the bulb.
To install a new bulb, align the
tabs of the bulb with the cutouts
of the mounting hole.
n
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Remove the bolts and clips.
Partly remove the fender liner.

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Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb counterclockwise.
n Front side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.

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n
Front turn signal lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
n Parking lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.

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Remove the light bulb.
n Back-up lights, stop/tail and rear side marker lights and rear
turn signal lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
Use a flathead screwdriver which
is wrapped with a cloth.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light

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n
License plate light
Disengage the claws and
remove the license plate light.
Use a flathead screwdriver which
is wrapped with a cloth.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
n Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
• Side turn signal lights
• High mounted stoplight

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nCondensation 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.
l Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
l Water has built up inside the headlight.
n LED high mounted stoplight
The 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.
n Installing the clips
CAUTION
nReplacing 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.
n To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
Insert the clips.

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NOTICE
l
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling. \
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.
l 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.