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Toyota Prius Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to replace the rear turn signal and reverse bulbs in the tail light assemblies of a 2010 to 2015 Toyota Prius.

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2012 Prius Tail Light
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Open Tailgate - Access Panel
This automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners of the third generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Toyota Prius hybrid hatchback in replacing the rear turn signal and reverse bulbs in the tail light assemblies. (The brake lights are LED bulbs that should last the life of the car.)

Owners of the previous 2nd generation 2004-2009 Prius and other Toyota, Lexus or Scion vehicles such as the Yaris, Corolla, Matrix, Camry, Sienna, Avalon, Highlander, RAV4, FJ Cruiser, Venza, 4Runner, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, IS250, ES350, tC, FR-S, iQ, xD, and xB may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

Replacement tail light bulbs with their part numbers are as follows: Rear Turn Signal # 992 or 7440A, and Reverse (Back-Up) # 7440.

No tools are needed to access and replace either of the bulbs.



 
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Press Release Tab - Open Panel
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Turn Signal & Reverse Sockets
To access the tail light bulbs, open the cargo tailgate door at the rear of the vehicle and move to the side with the burnt out bulb.

Locate the rectangular plastic access panel at the rear corner of the trunk.

Press down on the release tab at the top of the access panel and open the panel. Set it aside in a safe place.

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1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise
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Pull Out Turn Signal Bulb
The rear turn signal light bulb socket is the upper of the two sockets behind the access panel.

Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it out of the tail light assembly.



 

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Insert New Bulb & Socket
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Rotate 1/4 Turn Clockwise
Push a new amber colored # 992 or 7440A bulb straight into the socket.

Insert the socket back into the tail light housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place.

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1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise
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Pull Out Reverse Bulb
The reverse light bulb is located inside the lower of the two sockets.

Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it straight out of the tail light assembly.

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Insert Bulb - 1/4 Turn Clockwise
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Insert Lower Edge First
Pull the old reverse bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new # 7440 bulb.

Insert the socket back into the tail light housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place.

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Snap Access Panel In Place
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Test New Tail Light Bulbs
Insert the lower part of the access panel in first and then gently snap the fastener at the top into place.

Test the new tail light bulbs by activating the hazard signals and having someone place the transmission in reverse.

For more, check out my other Toyota Prius DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.
 

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