TOYOTA RAV4 2013 XA40 / 4.G Owners Manual

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Maintenance and care
Replace the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
For the right side only: Move the washer tank inlet and install the
securing clip.
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■Front turn signal lights/parking lights
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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■Front side maker lightsTurn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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■Fog lights (if equipped)To allow enough working
space, turn the steering
wheel to the opposite side of
the bulb to be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to the
left when replacing the right side
light bulb, and turn the steering
wheel to the right when replac-
ing the left side light bulb.
Remove the fender liner clip
and open the fender liner.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
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Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.
Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the fog lights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
Reinstall the fender liner and
install the clip.
Insert the clip and turn to lock.
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■Stop/tail lights and rear side marker lights, and rear turn signal
lights
Open the back door and
remove the bolts, and
remove the lamp assembly
by pulling it directly backward
from the rear of the vehicle.
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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2
Stop/tail lights and rear side
marker lightsRear turn signal lights
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Stop/tail lights and rear side
marker lightsRear turn signal lights
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■Tail lights and back-up lightsOpen the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with rag.
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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2
Tail lightsBack-up lights
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Tail lightsBack-up lights
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■License plate lightsOpen the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with rag.
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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Left sideRight side
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■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
● High mounted stoplight
■After moving the washer tank inlet
■ LED Lights
The side turn signal lights (if equipped) and high mounted stoplight consist of
a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toy-
ota dealer to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
After replacing the bulbs, return the
washer tank inlet to its original position
with the clip.
Insert
Press
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CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.