Accessing Tail Lightbulbs - Toyota Yaris Forums

jeeper5usa · 11-07-2012, 10:50 PM

I'm sorry, but I did a search and just couldnt find pictures of how to access the lightbulbs in my hatchback lights. Does anyone have a link to where I can see how to access my backup lightbulbs?

Thanks in advance.

CTScott · 11-07-2012, 11:02 PM

There is a plastic piece that pops off on either side to give you access. Once you remove it you will see the bulb sockets, which you twist to remove. The back-up light is the bottom one.

jeeper5usa · 11-07-2012, 11:31 PM

Thanks!

darkspruce · 02-06-2013, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

There is a plastic piece that pops off on either side to give you access. Once you remove it you will see the bulb sockets, which you twist to remove. The back-up light is the bottom one.

I've twisted the socket but it only moves about 1/8 turn and will not extract when I pull it.I'm nervous about using pliers or screwdriver to lever it in case the plastic breaks.
cheers

jcboy · 02-07-2013, 02:26 PM

oh just use your fingers to twist it. IIRC it twists CCW when removing (CW to put back in)

Pliers or any other item will damage the tabs.

11-07-2012, 10:50 PM	#1
jeeper5usa Drives: 2011 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 69	Accessing Tail Lightbulbs I'm sorry, but I did a search and just couldnt find pictures of how to access the lightbulbs in my hatchback lights. Does anyone have a link to where I can see how to access my backup lightbulbs? Thanks in advance.

11-07-2012, 11:02 PM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	There is a plastic piece that pops off on either side to give you access. Once you remove it you will see the bulb sockets, which you twist to remove. The back-up light is the bottom one. __________________

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11-07-2012, 11:31 PM	#3
jeeper5usa Drives: 2011 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 69	Thanks!

02-07-2013, 02:26 PM	#5
jcboy Drives: Sedan 07 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Asia Posts: 478	oh just use your fingers to twist it. IIRC it twists CCW when removing (CW to put back in) Pliers or any other item will damage the tabs.