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.
2012 Prius Tail Light |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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