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Old 07-31-2009, 04:58 PM   #37
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LMAO o come on. you dont need to take off the bumper. just take off all the black push pin things, then fry the bumper towards you to get to the 3 screws that hold the headlight assembly in place. then its easy peasy. All this in 5 min or less.

O this is the dreaded HB yaris too.
Makes me wanna scream.

Labour cost was $64... sharmota!
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Old 07-31-2009, 05:47 PM   #38
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Makes me wanna scream.

Labour cost was $64... sharmota!
Ouch that seems like a ripoff. Considering ezhacker is right ... all you have to do is undo the bumper clips, unscrew the headlight and then remove the bulb ... maybe takes 10 mins per light.

I agree though, it was pretty lame from an ease of use point of view. They make you never want to change the bulbs lol.
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Old 07-31-2009, 06:09 PM   #39
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Ouch that seems like a ripoff. Considering ezhacker is right ... all you have to do is undo the bumper clips, unscrew the headlight and then remove the bulb ... maybe takes 10 mins per light.

I agree though, it was pretty lame from an ease of use point of view. They make you never want to change the bulbs lol.
What annoys me is that yall are saying you DONT HAVE to remove the whole bloody bumper... so why the f*ck would they determine that they had to??

10 mins your way vs. almost an hour their way (w/ bumper removal)

WTF

Even more annoying is that I tried myself (and as well with the help of a more DIY-savvy friend) to do this, but could end up getting the clips off! Ugh (and we tried and tried for like 15-20 mins... those couple on each side were such little bitches to get at! ARG)
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Old 07-31-2009, 07:02 PM   #40
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yeah the bumper clips (not the black push pins) on the side are pain. i was scared of cracking the bumper, but force is definitely necessary to get it off.

o and i figured this route out after i took off my bumper to get to the lights ....lol
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Old 07-31-2009, 09:02 PM   #41
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What annoys me is that yall are saying you DONT HAVE to remove the whole bloody bumper... so why the f*ck would they determine that they had to??

10 mins your way vs. almost an hour their way (w/ bumper removal)

WTF

Even more annoying is that I tried myself (and as well with the help of a more DIY-savvy friend) to do this, but could end up getting the clips off! Ugh (and we tried and tried for like 15-20 mins... those couple on each side were such little bitches to get at! ARG)

They follow the service manual procedure, which says to fully remove it. Theoretically flexing the bumper could cause it crack or whatever.

I pulled my bumper once to change the bulbs and a second time to install fogs. Fully removing the bumper only takes 5 to 10 minutes. when I changed my bulbs I was completely done in less than 30 minutes and that included taking a bunch of picture of my car with it off and checking out all the things I could see with it off.

They probably were done even quicker than that, but hit you with a minimum labor charge.
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Old 08-02-2009, 01:01 PM   #42
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They follow the service manual procedure, which says to fully remove it.
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They probably were done even quicker than that, but hit you with a minimum labor charge.
Agreed on both parts, unfort.
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Old 08-02-2009, 01:41 PM   #43
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Reason why all of you are having problems with the rear drums wearing out and not being properly alligned is because you guys aren't using your handbrakes when you park.
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Old 08-02-2009, 01:47 PM   #44
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I use the handbrake every single time, actually most times, thats all I use.

My rears still wore out in 63-64k miles. thats not bad.
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Old 08-02-2009, 01:48 PM   #45
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The Japs always have to do things the hard way which is one of many reasons why I hate japped cars. What a stupid design.
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Old 08-02-2009, 02:12 PM   #46
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I agree that it's stupid, but like I said the good old 1940 Ford was far worse. Try adjusting the valves or replacing the clutch on one of those American classics.
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Old 08-02-2009, 04:18 PM   #47
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Reason why all of you are having problems with the rear drums wearing out and not being properly alligned is because you guys aren't using your handbrakes when you park.
I don't think so ... I always use my handbreak when I park. Although I've developed drum problems around 110k km so it may have prolonged it ...
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Old 08-02-2009, 04:46 PM   #48
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Reason why all of you are having problems with the rear drums wearing out and not being properly alligned is because you guys aren't using your handbrakes when you park.
Non.

I've use my parking break absolutely EVERY single time I've ever parked my Yaris. Absolutely. Every. Time.

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Old 08-02-2009, 06:07 PM   #49
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just to let you guys know , the first time is always the hardest to remove the bulb , you have to get rid of that super tight membrane then you have to play around with your fingers to unclip the spring. when you have done it once all the other times will be like sliding through butter.....
Thanks for commenting this... bc I believe im gonna try harder to change them myself next time i have to replace a front bulb.
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Old 08-02-2009, 06:11 PM   #50
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so if I told everyone that i can change the bulb out on both sides of my car with out removing anything sound crazy? thats how i did all my bulbs on my 07 and 09. I didnt find it that bigga deal... even when i did my HID conversion on both of them.
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Old 08-02-2009, 06:16 PM   #51
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yea but as much dielectric as toyota uses i think that you could pack a set of bearing, lube ball joints and tie rod ends lol.
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