2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID light

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the pullout tool.
4Check if the fuse is blown.
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse
of an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
Type A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type B
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type C
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
■After a fuse is replaced
●When installing the lid, make sure that
the tab is installed securely.
●If the lights do not turn on even after
the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. (P.516)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have
the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protect-
ing the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing an electronic com-
ponent, such as a lights, etc.
Toyota recommends that you use genu-
ine Toyota products designed for this
vehicle. Because certain electronic com-
ponents are connected to circuits
designed to prevent overload, non-gen-
uine parts or parts not designed for this
vehicle may be unusable.
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B
A
B
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Check the wattage of the light bulb
to be replaced. ( P.591)
Outside rear view mirrors
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
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 indi-
cated, 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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
■To prevent damage to the engine compartment fuse box cover
When opening the fuse box, com- pletely release the claw locks before lifting up the cover. Otherwise, the
claws may be damaged.
Light bulbs
You may replace the following
bulbs by yourself. The diffi-
culty level of replacement var-
ies depending on the bulb. As
there is a danger that compo-
nents may be damaged, we
recommend that replacement
is carried out by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
Preparing for light bulb
replacement
Bulb location
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Rear
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
■Lights that need to be
replaced by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer
 Headlights
 Front turn signal lights
 Daytime running lights
 Front position lights
 Front fog lights
 Side turn signal lights
 Tail lights
 Stop lights
 Rear fog light
 High mounted stoplight
 License plate lights
■LED lights
The lights other than the following lights each consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle
to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-able repairer to have the light replaced.
●Rear turn signal lights
●Back-up lights
●Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the light lens does not indi-cate a malfunction. Contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for more information in the fol-
lowing situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on
the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the light.
■When replacing an electronic com-
ponent, such as a lights, etc.
 P.515
■Rear turn signal lights
1 Open the back door and remove
the cover.
2 Remove the screws and remove
the light unit.
Remove the light unit by pulling it
directly backward from the rear of the
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vehicle.
3Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
4Remove the light bulb.
5Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the light unit by inserting it and turning
the bulb base clockwise.
6Align the grooves on the light
unit with the claws, and insert
the light unit straight so that the
pin on the light unit fit into the
hole.
Confirm that the light unit is completely
secured.

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7Reinstall the screws.
8Reinstall the cover.
■Back-up lights
1Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To prevent damage to the cover, pro-
tect the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
2Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the cord from the clip before turning the bulb base.
3Remove the light bulb.
4Install a new light bulb.
5Install the bulb base to the light
unit by inserting it and turning
the bulb base clockwise.
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after installing the bulb base.
6Reinstall the cover.
■Outer foot lights (if equipped)
1Press the upper part of the out-
side rear view mirror to tilt the
mirror face upward, and discon-
nect the four tabs behind the
mirror.
Pry the mirror out toward you, and dis-
connect two tabs at a time.
Work carefully, ensuring that you do not drop the mirror.
2Disconnect the connectors
behind the mirror, and remove
the mirror.
Make sure to check the connectors, to
avoid connecting upside down when
reinstalling.
Work carefully, ensuring that you do not
drop the mirror.

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3Disconnect the tabs behind the
mirror cover, and remove the
mirror cover.
4Fold the mirror before removing
the light unit.
5Remove the light unit.
Remove the two screws, and disen-
gage the two tabs with a flat-head
screwdriver.
Work carefully, ensuring that you do not damage the tabs.
6Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the cord from the clip before
turning the bulb base.

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7Remove the light bulb.
8Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the light
unit by inserting it and turning
the bulb base clockwise.
Secure the cord with the clip back again
after installing the bulb base.
9Install the light unit.
Make sure that the two tabs of the light
unit are engaged securely, and install the two screws.
10Extend the mirror.
11Install the mirror cover.