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Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (→P. 618)
■Front
Front side marker light
Fog light
Headlight/daytime running lights (halogen headlights)
Front turn signal light/parking light (halogen headlights) or front turn
signal light (LED headlights)
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 replacing other light bulbs, contact
your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Bulb locations
1
2
3
4
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■Rear
■Headlights/daytime running lights (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Tail light (bulb type)
Back-up light
Rear turn signal light Stop/tail light and rear side
marker light (bulb type)
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
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Replace the light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Install 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.
3
4
5
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■Front turn signal lights/parking lights (halogen headlights) or
front turn signal lights (LED headlights)
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
1
2
3
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■Front side maker lightsTurn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
■Fog lights
To allow enough working
space, turn the steering
wheel to the opposite side of
the bulb to be replaced.
Remove the screws from the
fender liner.
1
2
3
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, turn
the fog lights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
Reinstall the fender liner and
install the clip.
Insert the clip and turn to lock.
Reinstall the fender liner and
install the screws.
Make sure that the fender liner
is attached to the inside of the
bumper.
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8
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■Stop/tail lights, rear side marker lights (bulb type) and rear turn
signal lights
Open the back door and
remove the bolts, and
remove the lamp assembly
by pulling it directly backward
from the rear of the vehicle.
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
1
2
Stop/tail lights and rear side
marker lightsRear turn signal lights
3
Stop/tail lights and rear side
marker lightsRear turn signal lights
4
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■Tail lights (bulb type)Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with rag.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, revers e the steps listed.
1
2
3
4