Changing Headlight Bulb Tutorial

[RSboyz]

Hey guys, correct me if im wrong, but i think i remember reading a thread about changing headlight bulb tutorial in the forum before, and im planning to change my bulbs this weekend, so i want to find the tutorial and read about it. oh and if you guy have any opinion or idea about the bulbs, throw them in here and i will be happy to hear about them.

Im planning to get the PIAA H4. is there a blue coating on the bulbs? and i have fog lights as well cuz of the RS model, not sure if the white light from the headlight would match the stock yellow light from the fogs :iono:

[Violin]

I think all the PIAA's have a coating.

I'll be pulling these out of my brand new fog lights (http://www.autobarn.net/piaah3xtreme.html) and will likely offer them here cheap. If your fogs take H3, you might want to buy them from me to better match your headlights.

[Chris07LB]

FYI - your factory owners manual explains how to change evey bulb in your Yaris.

[RSboyz]

i read it and since my car is not here with me and those diagrams are shitty so i dont have a picture of the headlight unit in my head in order to understand them or maybe im just too neewb.

Violin: is it hard to change the fogs? because in the manual it said bring it to the dealer if you want to change them because you may damage the vechile.

[bigsky2]

The headlights are quite easy to change.

It's a bit of a pain because there is not much room between the rear of the lens assembly and the other engine components for your hand to maneuver and remove the light bulb.

Patience and persistance will get it done in 5-10 minutes.

Remember to wear gloves. If you don't have gloves, don't touch the glass area of the bulb.

To change fog lights:

1) Jack up the car (optional to an extent)*
* make sure it's supported by jack stands - SAFETY FIRST!
2) If your head is not too big and you are slim, and if you can squeeze your head and shoulders under the front bumper under the fog light, you are good to go
3) Take off the 3 bolts that hold the lower splash guard to access the fog light assembly
4) Disconnect fog light, twist fog light out
5) Replace with new fog light, reconnect molex plug

[RSboyz]

that sounds pretty easy, but i never done it before and im always afraid i do something wrong and damage my car

[Chris07LB]

that sounds pretty easy, but i never done it before and im always afraid i do something wrong and damage my car

Take it to the dealer then.

[ChinoCharles]

Don't be scared, it ain't a bimmer. :biggrin:

[KSIbucky]

i just had some one do it if you bring the balbs when you get your oil changed they'd do it for free

[Katana]

FYI - your factory owners manual explains how to change evey bulb in your Yaris.


Really?I have some reading to do!

[Blenjar]

I just changed the bulbs with the Osram or w/e...um didn't use a glove...hahaha well I had sum1 else help me..anywa what happen if u don't use gloves?

-- Blen

[Violin]

Oils from your hands will cause them to burn out really fast. Take them out and clean them with isopropyl alcohol and reinstall them using gloves.

[Chris07LB]

Think of it as practice, as your going to be pulling them soon, once they blow.

Take V's advice, and clean them before that happends... and to answer your next question, you can buy the isopropyl alcohol at any food store, or pharmacy.

[Katana]

You have the answer for every question!

[Chris07LB]

ok. wait, was that a question too? :tongue:

[spkrman]

swapping the bulbs is not for those with big hands...

some blood sweat and tears later... I got mine swapped out, but it was so extremely hard to fit my fat hands in there.

The manual is very vague... but it tells you enough so that you can do it.

[Blenjar]

Damn...burn them out huh...well I'll change them next monday when I get my fog lights...I mean I have to take the bumper off right?

-- Blen

[bigsky2]

If you are installing fog lights, then I believe you have to remove the bumper to accomodate and route the wiring.

But if you are only changing the bulbs for the fog lights, removing the bumper is not necessary.

[OglyYaRiS]

Sorry to bring up an old thread, I need help.

I'm not mechanically inclined, so I got my Headlight bulbs installed. My only complaint is, the way the lights aim are not the same. It looks a little low. How can I adjust the lighting of the aim until I feel its proper? Thanks for your time and help. :biggrin:

[Violin]

Your driver's side headlamp is supposed to be a little lower than the other so you don't blind oncoming traffic.

Your dealer can adjust them for you but changing the bulbs won't change the alignment. They should still be at the factory setting.

If you download the factory repair manual, there is the procedure for properly aiming your lights in there but if you aren't mecahnically inclined enough to change the bulbs, I'd suggest letting your dealership do it.

[ChinoCharles]

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

:bellyroll:

[OglyYaRiS]

Your driver's side headlamp is supposed to be a little lower than the other so you don't blind oncoming traffic.

Your dealer can adjust them for you but changing the bulbs won't change the alignment. They should still be at the factory setting.

If you download the factory repair manual, there is the procedure for properly aiming your lights in there but if you aren't mecahnically inclined enough to change the bulbs, I'd suggest letting your dealership do it.


That might be true, but I park my car the same spot every night. I notice the aim was a little lower then it was before.Perhaps it was the bulbs I purchased. I just might put back the OEM bulbs. If that doesn't work, I"ll just bring it back to the dealarship.

[OglyYaRiS]

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

:bellyroll:

:cry: :cry: :cry:

[ChinoCharles]

I wasn't rolling my eyes at you. Chris is a dirty post deleter.

[OglyYaRiS]

Oh, sorry.

[ChinoCharles]

'Tis OK. :smile:

[Chris07LB]

I wasn't rolling my eyes at you. Chris is a dirty post deleter.

:iono: :iono: :iono: :iono: :iono:

[ChinoCharles]

Unless I posted in the wrong thread? :iono: Who cares.

[Chris07LB]

dirty wrong post poster.

[ChinoCharles]

My head hurts.