Changing Headlight Bulb Tutorial - Toyota Yaris Forums

RSboyz · 12-11-2006, 11:11 PM

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

Violin · 12-12-2006, 02:37 PM

I think all the PIAA's have a coating.

I'll be pulling these out of my brand new fog lights 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* · 12-12-2006, 03:25 PM

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

RSboyz · 12-12-2006, 06:50 PM

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.

RSboyz · 12-12-2006, 08:51 PM

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

*Chris07LB* · 12-12-2006, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSboyz

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 · 12-13-2006, 01:59 AM

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

KSIbucky · 12-13-2006, 06:26 PM

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 · 12-14-2006, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

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

Really?I have some reading to do!

Blenjar · 01-09-2007, 04:06 PM

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 · 01-09-2007, 04:28 PM

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* · 01-09-2007, 04:49 PM

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 · 01-10-2007, 01:46 PM

You have the answer for every question!

*Chris07LB* · 01-10-2007, 06:57 PM

ok. wait, was that a question too?

spkrman · 01-11-2007, 02:04 AM

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 · 01-11-2007, 10:24 AM

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

OglyYaRiS · 03-15-2007, 12:55 AM

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.

Violin · 03-15-2007, 06:55 AM

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.

12-11-2006, 11:11 PM	#1
RSboyz View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 150	Changing Headlight Bulb Tutorial 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

12-13-2006, 06:26 PM	#8
KSIbucky View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris manual dark silver Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Posts: 694	i just had some one do it if you bring the balbs when you get your oil changed they'd do it for free __________________ 7 Color Tach Fujita Intake Momo pedals Shift knob and boot. Full TRD SSK. Blitz exhaust Megan Lowering Springs (Next is DC Header)

01-10-2007, 01:46 PM	#13
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	You have the answer for every question! __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

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12-12-2006, 02:37 PM	#2
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	I think all the PIAA's have a coating. I'll be pulling these out of my brand new fog lights 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.

12-12-2006, 03:25 PM	#3
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	FYI - your factory owners manual explains how to change evey bulb in your Yaris.

12-12-2006, 06:50 PM	#4
RSboyz View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 150	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.

12-12-2006, 08:51 PM	#5
RSboyz View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 150	that sounds pretty easy, but i never done it before and im always afraid i do something wrong and damage my car

12-13-2006, 01:59 AM	#7
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Don't be scared, it ain't a bimmer.

01-09-2007, 04:06 PM	#10
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	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

01-09-2007, 04:28 PM	#11
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	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.

01-09-2007, 04:49 PM	#12
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	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.

01-10-2007, 06:57 PM	#14
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	ok. wait, was that a question too?

01-11-2007, 02:04 AM	#15
spkrman Banned View User's Garage Drives: 1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 2 Posts: 1,476	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.

01-11-2007, 10:24 AM	#16
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	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

03-15-2007, 12:55 AM	#17
OglyYaRiS Drives: Yaris Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 20	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.

03-15-2007, 06:55 AM	#18
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	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.