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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.
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Front side marker lights Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
3
4
1
2
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Front turn signal lights
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
1
2
3
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Rear turn signal lights and rear side marker lights
Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the flathead screw-
driver with a tape.
Remove the 2 screws and
pull the light unit toward the
rear of the vehicle to remove
it.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.Rear turn signal lights
Rear side marker lights
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal lights
Rear side marker lights
When installing the light bulb, install by conducting and
with the directions reversed.
1
2
3
4
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Back-up lights
Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the flathead screw-
driver with a tape.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
1
2
3
4
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License plate lights
Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the flathead screw-
driver with a tape.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
1
2
3
4
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Side turn signal lights
Insert a flathead screwdriver
and release the claw for the
outside rear view mirror
cover.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the flathead screw-
driver with a tape.
Release the cover claws
spanning over the entire
perimeter.
Release the claw of the bot-
tom part of the cover and
then remove the cover.
1
Claw
2
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Attach the cover claws span-
ning over the entire perime-
ter.
Finally, confirm that the outside
claw is securely fitted.
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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.
● Parking lights/daytime running lights
● Stop/tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer mirror illumination (if equipped)
■LED light bulbs
The following lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burns
out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
●Parking lights/daytime running lights
● Stop/tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer mirror illumination (if equipped)
■ 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.
■ When replacing light bulbs
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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.
● 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.