Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs 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
Check the wattage and color of the light bulb being replaced.
Bulb locations
Front
- Parking light (bulb type)
- Front side marker light
Rear
- Back-up light
- Rear turn signal light
- Rear side marker light
Replacing light bulbs
■ Parking lights (bulb type) (if equipped)
1. Remove the clips and the engine compartment cover.
There are two types of clips used, which vary depending on the vehicle.
2. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
3. Remove the light bulb.
4. When installing the bulb, reverse the steps 2 and 3 in reverse.
5. Attach the engine compartment cover and install the clips.
Push up center portion of the clips (type A only).
Insert and press the clips.
■ Front side marker lights
1. For the right side only: Remove the clip and slide the washer tank inlet pipe to the right.
To prevent damage to the cover, protect the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
2. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
3. Remove the light bulb.
4. When installing the bulb, reverse the steps 2 and 3 in reverse.
5. For the right side only: Install the washer tank inlet pipe and the clip by conducting step 1 in reverse.
■ Rear turn signal lights, back-up lights and rear side maker lights
1. Open the back door. Insert a screwdriver into the cover on the side of the light and detach the claws indicated by the dotted lines near the exterior of the vehicle. Then, pry the cover and pull it diagonally backward to the luggage compartment to detach the claws indicated by the dotted lines near the vehicle interior.
To prevent damage to the cover, protect the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
2. Remove the 2 screws.
3. Pull the light unit toward the rear of the vehicle to remove it.
4. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Back-up light
Rear turn signal light
Rear side maker light
5. Remove the light bulb.
Back-up light
Rear turn signal light
Rear side maker light
6. Install a new light bulb then install the bulb base to the light unit by inserting it and turning the bulb base clockwise.
Back-up light
Rear turn signal light
Rear side maker light
7. Align the grooves on the light unit with the claws, and insert the light unit straight so that the 2 pins on the light unit fit into the holes. Confirm that the light unit is completely secured.
8. Install the 2 screws.
9. Install the cover.
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: if equipped)
- Fog lights
- Front turn signal lights
- Tail lights
- Stop lights
- High mounted stoplight
- License plate lights
LED lights
The headlights/daytime running lights, parking lights, fog lights, side turn signal lights, high mounted stoplight, stop/tail lights, stop lights, rear side marker lights and license plate lights 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 are built up on the inside of the lens.
- Water has built up inside the headlight.
WARNING
Replacing light bulbs
- Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning off the headlights. 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.