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Maintenance and care
Turn the power switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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Engine compartment (type A)Engine compartment (type B)
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off. Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Under the driver’s side instru-
ment panel
Remove the lid.
Make sure to push the claw when
removing/installing the lid.
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Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
Only type A fuses can be removed
using the pullout tool.
Check if the fuse is blown.Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
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Ty p e AType B
Ty p e C
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Maintenance and care
■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. 460)
● 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.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (→P. 534)
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulb s yourself. The difficulty level
of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your Toyota
dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact
your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Bulb locations
FrontRear
Front turn signal/parking lights
(bulb type)
Front side marker lights (bulb
type) Back-up lights (bulb type)
Rear turn signal lights (bulb
type)
Rear side marker lights (bulb
type)
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Maintenance and care
■Front turn signal/parking lights (bulb type)Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb and
then install the bulb base to
the light unit by inserting it
and turning it clockwise.
Replacing light bulbs
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■Front side marker lights (bulb type)To ensure enough space to
perform work, turn the steer-
ing wheel to move the front
wheel away from the light
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
clips.
To protect the front bumper
from being damaged, apply
protective tape around the
clip as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Use masking tape, etc. Do not
use duct tape, as it may leave
residue or damage the paint
when removed.
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Maintenance and care
Insert a small flathead screw-
driver between the front
bumper and fender liner at
the position marked with a
“∇ ” and then separate the
front bumper from the fender
liner.
To separate the front bumper
from the fender liner, pry up the
fender liner while pulling the
front bumper outward as shown
in the illustration.
Pull back the fender liner and
turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb and
then install the bulb base to
the light unit by inserting it
and turning it clockwise.
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Return the fender liner to its
original position, and install
the clips.
Make sure that the fender liner
is correctly positioned on the
inner side of the front bumper.
To Install the fender liner to
the front bumper, engage the
clip to the front bumper.
Remove the protective tape.
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