2012 TOYOTA GT86 lights

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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level
of replacement varies depending on the bulb. As there is a danger
that components may be damaged, we recommend that replacement
is carried out by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Preparing a replacement light bulb
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. (P. 427)
Front bulb locations
Headlights (high beam)
(vehicles with halogen
headlights)
Headlights (low beam) (vehicles with
halogen headlights)
Side turn
signal lights
Front turn signal lightsFront position lights (vehicles
with halogen headlights)
Daytime running lights
(vehicles with
halogen headlights)
Front fog lights
(if equipped)

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Maintenance and care
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Rear bulb locations
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lightsLicense
plate
lights
Rear fog
light

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FT86_EETurn and secure the bulb. Install
the connector.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlight high beams on once
and visually confirm that no light
is leaking through the mounting.
Front position lights (vehicles with halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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FT86_EESide turn signal lights
Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the light to
be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a point
that allows your hand to easily fit
between the tire and fender liner.
Remove the clip and partly
remove the fender liner.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Release the light’s claw.
Insert the screwdriver into the
hole. While firmly pushing the
screwdriver forward, move it
towards the inside of the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
wrap the tip of the screwdriver
with a tape.
Pull out the lamp and turn the
lens counterclockwise.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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FT86_EERemove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
Front turn signal lights
Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the light to
be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a point
that allows your hand to easily fit
between the tire and fender liner.
Remove the clips and partly
remove the fender liner.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 1
STEP 2

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FT86_EEDaytime running lights (vehicles with halogen headlights)/
front fog lights (if equipped)
Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the light to
be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a point
that allows your hand to easily fit
between the tire and fender liner.
Remove the clips and partly
remove the fender liner.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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FT86_EEDaytime running lights/front
fog lights
Front fog lights
Unplug the connector and
remove the light bulb.
Daytime running lights
Remove the light bulb.
Daytime running lights
Remove the light bulb.
Replace the light bulb with a new one.
Daytime running lights/front fog lights
Turn and secure the bulb. Install the connector.
Daytime running lights
Turn and secure the bulb.
When installing the fender liner, install by conducting
with the directions reversed.
STEP 3
STEP 3
STEP 5 STEP 4
STEP 5 STEP 5
STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 5 STEP 2

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FT86_EEFront fog lights (vehicles with discharge headlights)
Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the light to
be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a point
that allows your hand to easily fit
between the tire and fender liner.
Remove the clips and partly
remove the fender liner.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3