2017 TOYOTA PRIUS C replace bulb

4547-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( →P. 455)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
● Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use\
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
■ Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fuses as there are high voltage parts and wiring
near the fuse box.
Doing so may cause electric shock, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

4557-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (→P. 540)
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty
level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. As there is a
danger that components may be damaged, we recommend that
replacement is carried out by your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement

4577-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)■
Front side marker lights
Turn the steering wheel in
the opposite direction of the
light to be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a
point that allows your hand to
easily fit between the tire and
fender liner.
Remove the clips.
Partly remove the fender
liner.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Replacing light bulbs
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2
3
4

4597-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)■
Front turn signal/parking lights
Turn the steering wheel in
the opposite direction of the
light to be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a
point that allows your hand to
easily fit between the tire and
fender liner.
Partly remove the fender
liner.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
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2
3
4
5

4627-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)■
License plate light
Remove the cover.
Insert a properly sized screw-
driver into the hole of the cover,
and pry off the cover as shown
in the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the tip of the screw-
driver with tape.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
■Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlight low/high beam/daytime running lights
● Front fog lights (if equipped)
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
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2
3

4637-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
■LED light bulbs
The headlight low/high beam/daytime running lights, front fog lights (i\
f
equipped), stop/tail lights 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.
WARNING
■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.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

5409-1. Specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
*1: If equipped
*2: Side turn signal lights should be replaced as an assembly.
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorFront turn signal/parking
lights
⎯
28/8 B
License plate lights ⎯5A
Back-up lights ⎯16 A
Side turn signal lights ⎯5B
*2
Front side marker lights ⎯5A
Rear turn signal lights ⎯21 B
InteriorInterior lights/personal
lights
⎯
5A
Luggage compartment
light
*1⎯ 5A
A: Wedge base bulbs (clear) B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)