TOYOTA GT86 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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After a fuse is replaced
If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. (P. 332)
If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION
To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Do not modify the fuse or the fuse box.
NOTICE
Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.

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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level
of replacement varies depending on the bulb. As there is a danger
that components may be damaged, we recommend that replacement
is carried out by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Preparing a replacement light bulb
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. (P. 427)
Front bulb locations
Headlights (high beam)
(vehicles with halogen
headlights)
Headlights (low beam) (vehicles with
halogen headlights)
Side turn
signal lights
Front turn signal lightsFront position lights (vehicles
with halogen headlights)
Daytime running lights
(vehicles with
halogen headlights)
Front fog lights
(if equipped)

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Rear bulb locations
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lightsLicense
plate
lights
Rear fog
light

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Replacing light bulbs
Headlight low beams (vehicles with halogen bulbs)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Replace the light bulb, and install
the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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FT86_EETurn and secure the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlight low beams on once and
visually confirm that no light is
leaking through the mounting.
Headlight high beams (vehicles with halogen bulbs)
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Install a new bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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FT86_EETurn and secure the bulb. Install
the connector.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlight high beams on once
and visually confirm that no light
is leaking through the mounting.
Front position lights (vehicles with halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the light to
be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a point
that allows your hand to easily fit
between the tire and fender liner.
Remove the clip and partly
remove the fender liner.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Release the light’s claw.
Insert the screwdriver into the
hole. While firmly pushing the
screwdriver forward, move it
towards the inside of the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
wrap the tip of the screwdriver
with a tape.
Pull out the lamp and turn the
lens counterclockwise.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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FT86_EERemove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
Front turn signal lights
Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the light to
be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a point
that allows your hand to easily fit
between the tire and fender liner.
Remove the clips and partly
remove the fender liner.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 1
STEP 2

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FT86_EETurn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

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front fog lights (if equipped)
Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the light to
be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a point
that allows your hand to easily fit
between the tire and fender liner.
Remove the clips and partly
remove the fender liner.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
STEP 1
STEP 2