how to change an $8 bulb - Toyota Yaris Forums

HuchoTS · 02-20-2013, 07:02 AM

Done it in less than 5 minutes on both sides.
1. pull the connector Off
2. pull the rubber boot off the bulb completely so you have the complete rubber boot off in your hand ( sometimes it sticks to the bulb due to heat. get your fingers as close to light bulb you can and pull the rubber off the back of light bulb) otherwise you can not release the spring that holds the bulb in reflector.
3. feel for two metal wire bumps (its a spring that holds the bulb in place) on each side and squeeze together (pinch style ;) ) to release the light bulb. The key is to move it in horizontal direction Don't push in or pull the spring. Just move it horizontally towards the light bulb.
4. replace the bulb and go step by step backwards . All Done!

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02-20-2013, 07:02 AM	#21
HuchoTS Drives: YarisTS,Corolla,Carina,Prius Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Slovenia Posts: 2	Done it in less than 5 minutes on both sides. 1. pull the connector Off 2. pull the rubber boot off the bulb completely so you have the complete rubber boot off in your hand ( sometimes it sticks to the bulb due to heat. get your fingers as close to light bulb you can and pull the rubber off the back of light bulb) otherwise you can not release the spring that holds the bulb in reflector. 3. feel for two metal wire bumps (its a spring that holds the bulb in place) on each side and squeeze together (pinch style ;) ) to release the light bulb. The key is to move it in horizontal direction Don't push in or pull the spring. Just move it horizontally towards the light bulb. 4. replace the bulb and go step by step backwards . All Done!