Light the way
It's safe to say that, even though it's a Toyota, things are bound to wear out. The headlight bulbs have a finite lifespan and will at some or another point require a new headlight bulb. The good news is that this is an easy, DIY job that requires no tools, only a fresh set of headlight bulbs.
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We recommend changing both at the same time for consistent, even illumination of the road.
You will need:
- New bulbs for your make and model
- Soft cloth
- Philips screwdriver
Let's get it done!
1. Open the bonnet.
2. Using a screw driver, remove the seven retaining clips that hold the bumper on.
3. Remove the three screws that hold the headlight cluster in place.
4. Remove the headlight cluster.
5. Remove the connector on the back of the bulb
6. Remove the rubber sealing boot.
7. Unclip the retaining spring by pinching it inwards.
8. Pull the retaining clip out of the way and remove the bulb by pulling it outwards.
9. Insert the new bulb taking care not to touch the glass with your bare hands (the oil from your skin can cause premature failure), take care with the orientation.
10. Re-assemble everything in reverse order then test the system
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