Toyota Yaris Headlight Bulbs
Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out low & high
beam, front turn signal or side marker light bulb in a 2012 to 2016 Toyota
Yaris.
2015 Yaris Headlight |
Low / High Beam Light Bulb |
Pull Off Electrical Connector |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the third generation 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016
Toyota Yaris in changing a burnt out combination low and high beam
dual filament headlight bulb, front turn signal or front side marker
light bulb. Owners of other Toyota, Lexus or Scion vehicles such as the Corolla, Matrix, Prius, Camry, RAV4, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, FJ Cruiser, Venza, Highlander, Avalon, Sequoia, Land Cruiser, IS 250, ES 350, GS 350, tC, xB, xD, iQ and FR-S may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The compatible replacement light bulb part numbers are as follows: Low & High Beam # 9003, Front Turn Signal # 7444NA and Side Marker # 168. No tools are required to access and replace any of the light bulbs in either the driver or passenger side headlight housings. |
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(Please check your old headlight bulb before purchasing a new one. Some Yaris models are equipped with the 9012 low and high beam light bulb instead of the # 9003.) | ||
Remove Rubber Cover |
Base of Old Headlight Bulb |
Push In Metal Arm |
The first two steps
are to open the hood and then move to the side of the car with the burnt out
headlight bulb. The low and high beam headlight bulb is located near the center of the assembly. Reach in behind the housing and pull the yellow (or white) plastic electrical connector straight off the base of the old bulb. Gently push in the open end of the metal retaining arm to release it from the hook. |
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Release Arm From Hook |
Swing Open Retaining Arm |
Pull Out Old Headlight Bulb |
Swing the metal
retaining arm open and towards the other side of the housing. Carefully pull the old headlight bulb straight out of the housing. |
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Old Osram # 9003 Bulb |
Empty Bulb Housing |
Install New 9003 Bulb |
Try to avoid
touching the glass part of the new halogen bulb with your fingers or
anything greasy in the engine bay. If you do get the new bulb dirty, wipe it clean with a paper towel moistened with rubbing alcohol. Insert a new number 9003 low / high beam halogen bulb in to the housing. |
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Swing Closed Retaining Arm |
Attach Arm To Hook |
Line Up Rubber Dust Cap |
Swing the metal
retaining arm over the new bulb. Push in the end of the metal retaining arm and re-attach it to the hook below the bulb. Double check that the new headlight bulb is securely in place. |
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Replace Rubber Cover |
Push On Power Plug |
Turn Signal Bulb Socket |
Line up the rubber
cover and push it back in to place. Push the electrical connector straight on to the base of the new headlight bulb. The turn signal light bulb is located near the inner edge of the assembly. Rotate the base of the grey plastic bulb socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. |
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1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
Remove Bulb Socket |
Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
Pull the bulb
socket straight out of the housing. Pull the old light bulb straight out of the socket. |
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Push In New # 7444NA |
Turn Signal Bulb Housing |
1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
Push a new amber colored number
7444NA light bulb straight in to
the socket. Re-insert the bulb socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. |
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Side Marker - Outer Edge |
Side Marker Bulb Socket |
1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
The side marker
light bulb is located near the outer edge of the headlight assembly. Rotate the small black plastic bulb socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it out of the housing. |
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Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
Push In New # 168 Bulb |
Side Marker Bulb Housing |
Pull the old light bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new number 168 bulb. | ||
1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
Test New Light Bulbs |
Testing High Beam |
Re-insert the
socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in
place. Test the new light bulbs by turning on the headlights, activating the hazard signals and flashing the high beams. For more,
check out all of my
2012-2016 Toyota Yaris DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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