2018 TOYOTA CAMRY lights

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Maintenance and care
■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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Back-up lights (bulb type)
Open the trunk lid and remove the clips.
Type A: To prevent damaging the vehicle, wrap the tip of the flathead
screwdriver with tape.
Partly remove the trunk lid
cover.
Disconnect the connector
while depressing the lock
release. (When replacing
right side bulb only.)
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
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Ty p e AType B
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Rear turn signal lights (bulb type) and rear side marker lights
(bulb type)
Open the trunk and apply
protective tape to the vehicle
body around the light unit.
Use masking tape, etc. Do not
use duct tape, as it may leave
residue or damage the paint
when removed.
Remove the cover.
Insert a flathead screw-
driver between the cover
and the light unit and pry
up the cover in several
positions as shown in the
illustration to disengage
the claws (indicated by a
dotted line).
Pull the cover toward the
rear of the vehicle to dis-
engage the claws (indi-
cated by a dotted line) and
remove the cover.
To prevent scratching the vehi-
cle, wrap the tip of the flathead
screwdriver with a cloth, etc.
Remove the 2 bolts.
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Maintenance and care
Remove the light unit.
Attach a long piece of
packing tape to the light
unit and fold the excess in
half.
Hold the folded portion
and pull it toward the rear
of the vehicle to remove
the light unit.
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.4
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Rear turn signal lightsRear side marker lights
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Rear turn signal lightsRear side marker lights

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Install a new light bulb and then install the bulb base to the light
unit by inserting it and turning it clockwise.
Install the light unit.
Align the tabs and push the light
unit toward the front of the vehi-
cle to install it.
Install the 2 bolts.
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Rear turn signal lightsRear side marker lights
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Maintenance and care
Install the cover.
Remove the protective tape.
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
●Headlights
●Daytime running lights
●Parking lights (LED type)
●Front turn signal lights (LED type)
●Front side marker lights (LED type)
●Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
●Tail lights
●Rear side marker lights (LED type)
●Stoplights
●Rear turn signal lights (LED type)
●Back-up lights (LED type)
●High mounted stoplight
●License plate lights
■LED light bulbs
The lights other than the front turn signal/parking lights (bulb type), front side
marker lights (bulb type), back-up lights (bulb type), rear turn signal lights
(bulb type) and rear side marker lights (bulb type) 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.
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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.
■To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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7-1. Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped on the road due to a breakdown, etc.