Toyota RAV4: Replacing light bulbs - Light bulbs - Do-it-yourself maintenance - Maintenanceand care - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: Replacing light bulbs

■ Headlights

Right side only: Remove the clip

Right side only: Remove the clip and move it aside to allow easy access to the light bulbs.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

1 Headlight (low beam)
2 Headlight (high beam)

Unplug the connector while

Unplug the connector while depressing the lock release.

Reinstalling the clip

Reinstalling the clip

■ Front turn signal, parking and front side marker lights

Right side only: Remove the clip

Right side only: Remove the clip and move it aside to allow easy access to the light bulbs.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

Remove the light bulb.

Reinstalling the clip

Reinstalling the clip

■ Front fog lights (if equipped)

Turn the steering wheel in the

Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the front fog light that you wish to replace. For example, if you wish to replace the front fog light on the right side, turn the steering wheel to the left.

Remove the clip using a flathead

Remove the clip using a flathead screwdriver wrapped in a rag.

Move section “A” of the fender

Move section “A” of the fender liner to the inner side of the vehicle, partly removing it and thereby allowing access to the front fog light.

Unplug the connector while

Unplug the connector while depressing the lock release.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

■ Back-up lights, rear turn signal and rear side marker lights

Open the back door and remove the cover.

Open the back door and remove the cover.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

1 Rear side marker light
2 Rear turn signal light
3 Back-up light

Remove the light bulb.

Remove the light bulb.

1 Rear side marker light
2 Rear turn signal light
3 Back-up light

■ License plate lights

Vehicles without a spare tire

Remove the cover as shown in

Remove the cover as shown in the illustration.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

Remove the light bulb.

Vehicles with a spare tire

Use a flathead screwdriver to

Use a flathead screwdriver to disengage the side of the lamp.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

Remove the light bulb.

■ Light other than the above

If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Toyota dealer.

● High mounted stoplight
● Stop/tail lights
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)

■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens

Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations. Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a malfunction.

●Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.

■LED side turn signal lights (if equipped), stop/tail lights and high mounted stoplight

The side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights and high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.

CAUTION
■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. Hold the bulb by the plastic or metal portion. If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing 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.

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