Toyota Prius
License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to replace a license plate light bulb
in a third generation 2010 to 2013 Toyota Prius hybrid hatchback with pictures.
 Prius License Plate Light |
 Liftgate Access Panel |
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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 a burnt out license plate light bulb. Owners of the previous 2nd generation 2004-2009 Prius and other similar Toyota, Lexus or Scion hatchback or SUV vehicles such as the Yaris, Matrix, Sienna, Highlander, RAV4, FJ Cruiser, Venza, 4Runner, Sequoia, RX 350, RX 450h, GX 460, LX 570, iQ, xD, and xB may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement license plate light bulb is part # 2825 from manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE and Eiko.You could also other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the # 168, 194 or a brighter LED unit. The only tool needed to replace the license plate light bulbs is a small flathead screwdriver. |
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 Notch Top Left - Pry Out |
 Remove Plastic Access Panel |
| The first two steps
are to open the rear cargo lift gate and then locate the square plastic
access panel on the underside of the lift gate. Insert the blade of the small flathead screwdriver into the notch at the top edge of the panel and gently pry it out. Set the access panel aside in a safe place. |
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 1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
 Pull Out Old 2825 (168) Bulb |
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| Rotate the light
grey plastic license plate light bulb socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise and
pull it straight out of the housing. Pull the old light bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new # 2825 bulb. You may also any other miniature wedge base bulb such as # 168, W5W, 194 or a compatible LED unit. Tip - If you are installing LED bulbs and they don't work at first, try pulling it out, rotating it 180 degrees and pushing it back into the socket. Some LED bulbs are polarized and will only work when installed in the correct orientation. |
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 Push In New License Bulb |
 1/4 Turn Clockwise |
| Insert the socket back into the rear of the reverse light housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. | |
 Re-Insert Access Panel |
 Test New License Plate Bulb |
| Insert the bottom
edge of the access panel in first and then gently snap the top edge into
place. Test the new license plate light bulbs by turning on the headlights. For more,
check out my other
Toyota Prius DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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