Replacing headlight bulbs - Toyota Yaris Forums

jeeper5usa · 03-22-2011, 07:06 PM

I just installed HID bulbs into my 11 HB and removing most of the black clips on top of the bumper is a must. I let the bumper hang down. I never replaced such a hard light bulb. Allow for extra time with these headlights! These were the hardest lightbulbs I ever had to replace. The bulbs are basically H4s with the standard clip holding them in along with a rubber seal, but you have to be really talented with small hands to attempt without removing the bumper or light housing.

And those damn black clips are a pain in the ass, but learned that if you use a small screw driver to pull up the center piece first, the rest of the clip will slide right out. And vise versa, make sure the center is up when you push them back in. So push the outer ring on first, then push down on the locking center piece.

They couldn't have made this easier? Damn.

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03-22-2011, 07:06 PM	#23
jeeper5usa Drives: 2011 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 69	I just installed HID bulbs into my 11 HB and removing most of the black clips on top of the bumper is a must. I let the bumper hang down. I never replaced such a hard light bulb. Allow for extra time with these headlights! These were the hardest lightbulbs I ever had to replace. The bulbs are basically H4s with the standard clip holding them in along with a rubber seal, but you have to be really talented with small hands to attempt without removing the bumper or light housing. And those damn black clips are a pain in the ass, but learned that if you use a small screw driver to pull up the center piece first, the rest of the clip will slide right out. And vise versa, make sure the center is up when you push them back in. So push the outer ring on first, then push down on the locking center piece. They couldn't have made this easier? Damn.