Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by 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 of the light bulb to be replaced.
Bulb locations
A - Front turn signal/parking lights (bulb type)
■ Lights that need to be replaced by your Toyota dealer
- Headlights
- Daytime running lights
- Front turn signal/parking lights (LED type)
- Front fog lights
- Side marker lights
- Side turn signal lights
- Trailering light (if equipped)
- Tail lights
- Stop lights
- Back-up light
- Rear turn signal lights
- High mounted stoplight/cargo lamp
- Trailer hitch light (if equipped)
- Bed lamp (if equipped)
■When replacing the light bulbs
Confirm that they are properly engaged with the bulb base and that there is no light leakage.
■LED Lights
The lights other than front turn signal/parking 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.
Replacing light bulbs
■ Front turn signal/parking lights (bulb type)
1. To allow enough working space, turn the steering wheel to the opposite side of the bulb to be replaced.
Remove the screws and fender liner clip, and remove the fender liner.
Turn the steering wheel to the left when replacing the right side light bulb, and turn the steering wheel to the right when replacing the left side light bulb.
2. Open the fender liner and turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
3. Remove the light bulb.
4. Install a new light bulb.
5. Reinstall the fender liner and install the screws.
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 light unit. This may damage the lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.