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
Front
- Headlight high beam (if equipped)/daytime running light
- Front turn signal/parking light
- Front side marker light
Rear
- Rear turn signal light
- Back-up light
- License plate light
Replacing light bulbs
Headlight high beam (if equipped)/daytime running lights
1 .Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
2. Pull the bulb out while pressing the lock release of the connector.
3. Replace the light bulb, and install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with the mounting and insert.
4. Turn and secure the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to check that it is not loose, turn the headlights on once and visually confirm that no light is leaking through the mounting.
Front turn signal/parking light
1. Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the front turn signal light and parking light that you wish to replace.
For example, if you wish to replace the front turn signal light and parking light on the right side, turn the steering wheel to the left.
2. Remove the fender liner screws.
3. Partly remove the fender liner.
4.Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
5.Remove the light bulb
6.When installing, reverse the steps listed.
Front side marker lights
1.Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the front side marker light that you wish to replace.
For example, if you wish to replace the front side marker light on the right side, turn the steering wheel to the left.
2.Remove the fender liner screws.
3.Partly remove the fender liner.
4.Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
5.Remove the light bulb.
6.When installing, reverse the steps listed
Rear turn signal lights
1.Open the back door and remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
2.Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
3.Remove the light bulb.
4.When installing, reverse the steps listed.
Back-up lights
1.Open the back door and remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
2.Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
3.Remove the light bulb.
4.When installing, reverse the steps listed.
License plate lights
1.Remove the screws and lens.
2.Remove the light bulb.
3.When installing, reverse the steps listed.
Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Toyota dealer.
- Headlight low beams (if equipped)
- Headlight low/high beams (if equipped)
- Fog lights
- Side turn signal lights
- Stop/tail lights
- Rear side marker lights
- High mounted stoplight
- Outer foot lights (if equipped)
LED light bulbs
The headlight low beams (if equipped), headlight low/high beams (if equipped), fog lights, side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights, rear side marker lights, high mounted stoplight and outer foot lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the 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 lens.
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.
- Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.