2015 TOYOTA RAV4 headlight bulb

17Pictorial index
RAV4_OM_OM42A78U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 287
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*. . . . . . . . . . . . P. 318
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 237
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 237
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 662
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 551
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 669
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 287
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*. . . . . . . . P. 551
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 627
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 533
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 533
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 663
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 653
Camera
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 259
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Turn signal lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
4
5
6
7
8
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 584, Watts: P. 670)
*: If equipped
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (P. 670)
■Front
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty
level of replacement varies de pending on the bulb. If necessary
bulb replacement seems difficul t to perform, contact your
Toyota dealer.
For more information about repl acing other light bulbs, contact
your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Bulb locations
Headlight low beam
Daytime running light/head-
light high beam
Front turn signal light/parking
light Front side marker light
Fog light (if equipped)1
2
3
4
5

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Headlight low beamsFor the right side only:
Remove the securing clip.
Then move the washer tank
inlet.
Disconnect the connector
and turn the cover counter-
clockwise.
Replacing light bulbs
1
2

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Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose.
Set the connector and install
the cover.
Before installing the cover, turn
the headlight low beams on
once and visually confirm that
no light is leaking through the
mounting.
For the right side only: Move the washer tank inlet and install the
securing clip.
■Daytime running lights/headlight high beamsFor the right side only: Remove the securing clip. Then move the
washer tank inlet. ( P. 586)
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
6
7
8
1
2
3

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6
Maintenance and care
Replace the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
For the right side only: Move the washer tank inlet and install the
securing clip.
4
5
6

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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
Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations:
●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

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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. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure 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.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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8-1. Specifications
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
HeadlightsHigh beam
Low beam
9005
900560
60A
A
Fog lights*19B
Front turn signal lights/
parking lights744428/8C
Front side marker lights5D
Stop/tail lights and rear side
marker lights744321/5D
Tail lights1945D
Rear turn signal lights744021D
Back-up lights92116D
License plate lights1685D
Interior
Vanity lights8D
Interior light (front)/
personal lights5D
Interior light (rear)8E
Luggage compartment light5E
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
B: H16 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear) E: Double end bulbs
*: If equipped