2012 TOYOTA COROLLA lights

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■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacing. ( P. 399)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■ If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
This can cause extensive damage or even fire.
● Do not modify the fuse or the fuse box.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer, as soon as possible.

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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. 475)
■ Front bulb locations
Headlight high
beams and daytime
running lights
Headlight low beams
Front turn signal and parking lights
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front side marker lights

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■Rear bulb locations
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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 and daytime running lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1

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Unplug the bulb while depress-
ing the lock release.
■ Front fog lights (if equipped)
Remove the fender liner bolts
and clip.
Partly remove the fender liner.STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2

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■Front turn signal/parking lights and front side marker lights
Turn the steering wheel away from the side being worked on.
This will move the tire to provide more room.
Remove the fender liner bolts and clips.
Partly remove the fender liner.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Maintenance and care
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Front side marker light
Front turn signal/parking light
Remove the light bulb. Front side marker light
Front turn signal/parking lightSTEP 4
STEP 5

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■Stop/tail and rear side marker lights, and rear turn signal
lights
Open the trunk lid.
Remove the luggage trim cover
clips. Partly remove the luggage
trim cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Stop/tail and rear side marker
light
Rear turn signal light
Remove the light bulb. Stop/tail and rear side marker
light
Rear turn signal light
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4