Page 482 of 624
482
RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Front turn signal lights/parking lights
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
2
3
Page 483 of 624
RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)
4836-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
■Front side maker lightsTurn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
2
3
Page 484 of 624
484
RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Fog lights (if equipped)To allow enough working
space, turn the steering
wheel to the opposite side of
the bulb to be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to the
left when replacing the right side
light bulb, and turn the steering
wheel to the right when replac-
ing the left side light bulb.
Remove the fender liner clip
and open the fender liner.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
1
2
3
4
Page 485 of 624
RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)
4856-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.
Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the fog lights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
Reinstall the fender liner and
install the clip.
Insert the clip and turn to lock.
5
6
7
Page 486 of 624
486
RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Stop/tail lights and rear side marker lights, and rear turn signal
lights
Open the back door and
remove the bolts, and
remove the lamp assembly
by pulling it directly backward
from the rear of the vehicle.
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
2
Stop/tail lights and rear side
marker lightsRear turn signal lights
3
Stop/tail lights and rear side
marker lightsRear turn signal lights
4
Page 487 of 624
RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)
4876-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
■Tail lights and back-up lightsOpen the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with rag.
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
2
Tail lightsBack-up lights
3
Tail lightsBack-up lights
4
Page 488 of 624
488
RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■License plate lightsOpen the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with rag.
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
2
Left sideRight side
3
4
Page 489 of 624
RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)
4896-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
● High mounted stoplight
■After moving the washer tank inlet
■ LED Lights
The side turn signal lights (if equipped) and high mounted stoplight consist of
a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toy-
ota dealer to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the 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 have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
After replacing the bulbs, return the
washer tank inlet to its original position
with the clip.
Insert
Press
1
2