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Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
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.
3
4
5
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Front turn signal/parking light
To allow enough working
space, turn the steering
wheel to the opposite side of
the bulb to be replaced.
Remove the 3 fender liner
clips.
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 bolt
and partly remove the fender
liner.
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2
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Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.3
4
5
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Rear turn signal light
Open the trunk lid and
remove the luggage trim
cover clip.
Pull the hook while depress-
ing the button.
Partly remove the luggage
trim cover.
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2
3
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Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.4
5
6
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Back-up light
Open the trunk lid and
remove the clips. Then partly
remove the trunk panel
cover.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
2
3
4
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License plate light
Remove the cover.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the flathead screw-
driver with a tape.
Remove the lens.
Insert a properly sized screw-
driver into the hole of the lens,
and pry off the lens as shown in
the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the screwdriver with a
tape.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
2
3
4
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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below
has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlight low beams (discharge bulb)
● Daytime running lights (vehic les with discharge headlights)
● Side marker lights
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer foot lights (if equipped)