2012 TOYOTA RAV4 headlight bulb

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
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.
■ Preparing a light bulb for replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 495)
■ Removing the engine compartment cover
 P. 369
■ 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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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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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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 .................................. 339
Fluid
Brake .................................... 375
Washer ................................. 380
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Switch ................................... 171
Wattage ................................ 495
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Switch ................................... 171
Wattage ................................ 495
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 113
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 438
Front seats
Adjustment ............................. 50
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Switch ................................... 167
Wattage ................................ 495
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Wattage ................................ 495
Fuel
Capacity ............................... 488
Fuel gauge ........................... 158
Fuel pump shut off system ... 433
Gas station information ........ 544
Information ........................... 496
Refueling ................................ 91
Type ..................................... 488
Fuel door .................................... 91
Fuel filler door ........................... 91
Fuel pump shut off system .... 433
Fuses ........................................ 401 Gas station information...........544
Gauges ......................................158
Glove box..................................320
Grocery bag hooks ..................340
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................281
Hazard lights Switch....................................424
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................66
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............413
Switch....................................167
Wattage .................................495
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................335
Side mirrors ...........................248
Hood ..........................................363
Hooks
Cargo hook............................340
Grocery bag ..........................340
Horn...........................................157FG
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I/M test....................................... 358
IdentificationEngine ................................... 486
Vehicle .................................. 486
Ignition switch .................. 146, 149
Illuminated entry system ......... 315
Indicator lights ......................... 161
Initialization
Items to initialize.................... 513
Inside rear view mirror ..............79
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 315
Switch............................ 317, 316
Wattage ................................. 495
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 365
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 449
Jack handle .............................. 449
Keyless entry..............................38
Keys
Electronic key ..........................24
Engine switch ................ 146, 149
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 471
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter ........................... 470
Ignition switch................ 146, 149
Key number .............................24
Keyless entry...........................38
Keys ........................................24
Mechanical key .......................24
Wireless remote control key ........................................38 License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Wattage................................. 495
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 413
Wattage................................. 495
Lights Door courtesy lights .............. 315
Emergency flasher switch ..... 424
Fog light switch ..................... 171
Hazard light switch ................ 424
Headlight switch .................... 167
Interior light switch ........ 316, 317
Luggage compartment
light ..................................... 317
Personal light switch ............. 316
Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Turn signal lever ................... 155
Vanity lights........................... 328
Wattage................................. 495
Load capacity ........................... 215
Lock steering column...... 147, 150
Luggage cover ......................... 342I
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