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02-18-2011, 01:45 PM | #1 |
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how to change an $8 bulb
This procedure is directly from the toyota repair manual for the Yaris Liftback...I got the manual from here: http://www.etimago.com/yaris/repairmanual/Exterior.pdf
okay here we go - this is quite funny. step 1: set the parking brake and block the rear wheels. raise the front of the vehicle, and put it on jackstands step 2: remove the 5 plastic clips at the top of the bumper cover, 1 from each wheel well, and the 8 bolts from the bottom fascia. I like to organize the bolts in a block of wood, oriented from left to right. Step 3: disengage the 3 clips on each side, holding the bumper to the fender. tilt the bumper cover forward. step 4: unclip the wire connectors for the fog lights( if equipped), and also the block heater cord (if equipped) step 5: remove the bumper cover. step 6: locate and remove 3 10mm bolts holding the headlight in place. remove the headlight. step 7: remove the old bulb and dust boot, taking care not to tear the boot. step 8: re-install the new headlight bulb and connect the wires. step 9: test that bulb works, after all that effin work you did. step 10: the headlight assembly is now ready to be re-installed. locate the 3 10mm bolts you removed, and put them in. it is impossible to affect the headlight aiming. step 11: "installation is reverse of removal." -re-attach the foglight connectors -re-install 7 plastic clips -re-engage 6 plastic clips to the fenders -re-install 8 bolts from under the front fascia step 12: if equipped, cable tie block heater back to grille. step 13: remove the jackstands, and lower the vehicle step 14: let the happy car smile! |
02-18-2011, 02:25 PM | #2 |
Wow. That's worse then what I had to do for my New Beetle.
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02-18-2011, 02:45 PM | #3 |
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Headlights
I've been changing a half-a-dozen headlight bulbs per year. Boy!!! Isn't it fun!! If you want to spoil the fun go to Toyota to purchase the bulb from the service department ----- $25.00 to $30.00 dollars (US) per bulb. That really spoils all the fun!!
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02-18-2011, 03:25 PM | #4 |
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LOL
wow, you did WAYYYY too much work there 1. don't need to jack up the car 2. don't need to fully remove the bumper, just take out the 5 clips at the top and the clip in each fender well. you can pull the bumper forward hinging on the under plastics to get at the bolts for the headlights...
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02-18-2011, 08:23 PM | #5 | |
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I just hinge down the front fascia enough to get at what I need. I did this to put in my premium horn set. Don't waste time making it a "huge" job when it should be just a "big" job...
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02-18-2011, 08:26 PM | #6 |
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Oh , I 'm also going on three years straight coming this april with ALL the original factory installed bulbs still working!
WOOT!
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02-18-2011, 09:49 PM | #7 | |
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02-18-2011, 09:56 PM | #8 | |
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on the plus side, now that the warranty is done, and the fact that I work at a parts house, I'm going to do stuff to this car - i'm thinking an axleback, coilovers, a strut bar, and a rear swaybar. might lower it a little with the coilovers, but living in a place where I sometimes plow snow with the low front end, I might just go about an inch in the front and 2" in the back - hate the raked look. |
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02-18-2011, 09:57 PM | #9 |
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02-18-2011, 09:59 PM | #10 |
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02-19-2011, 08:07 AM | #11 |
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Glad that I have garage and do my work inside. Disableing the day time running lights might add years to the life of the light.
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02-19-2011, 08:51 AM | #12 | |
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that would add years to the bulb life, however it's illegal not to have DRL here. For what it's worth, it's also illegal to not have tails illuminated on any moving or standing vehicle here, so I turn my lights fully on everytime i drive it - so no half voltage drl for me. I got the car may of 2008, so until a week ago at around 70,000 kilometers, when the bulb burned, that's not too bad a bulb life. YMMV |
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02-19-2011, 09:54 PM | #13 | |
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further, i already mentioned that I just followed the procedure outlined by the FSM - I figure if that's how toyota is going to change my bulbs this way, then it was good enough for me. |
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02-19-2011, 10:31 PM | #14 |
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You did good.
Next time you'll have it done in half the time. I might just change my bulbs come spring, BEFORE they burn out! Three years is probably cutting it real close....
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02-19-2011, 11:29 PM | #15 | |
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either way, you'll know for next time...
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02-28-2011, 12:40 PM | #16 |
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did it twice since last August and will probably do it again next week...yea I know a lot of changing but I just got my replacement bulb directly from GE after a nice little email to there customer service department.
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02-28-2011, 08:41 PM | #17 |
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just got a box from GE customer care today with 3 pairs of GE Nightwack to replace the previous ones...I guess I have bulbs for at least 12 months now!
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03-01-2011, 04:25 AM | #18 |
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I have change the bulb without dismounting the front bumper and headlight!
you will need lot of patience but it can be done ;) |
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