2012 TOYOTA RAV4 lights

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Maintenance and care
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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Reinstalling the clip
■ Front turn signal, parking a nd front side marker lights
Right side only: Remove the clip
and move it aside to allow easy
access to the light bulbs.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Reinstalling the clip
■ Front fog lights (if equipped)
Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the front fog
light that you wish to replace.
For example, if you wish to
replace the front fog light on the
right side, turn the steering wheel
to the left.
Remove the clip using a flathead
screwdriver wrapped in a rag.
Move section “A” of the fender
liner to the inner side of the vehi-
cle, partly removing it and
thereby allowing access to the
front fog light.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
■ Back-up lights, rear turn signal and rear side marker lights
Open the back door (P. 46)
and remove the cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up lightSTEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Remove the light bulb.
Rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
■ License plate lights
Vehicles without a spare tire
Remove the cover as shown in
the illustration.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Vehicles with a spare tireUse a flathead screwdriver to
disengage the side of the lamp.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ Light other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● High mounted stoplight
● Stop/tail lights
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
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.

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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.