Toyota Corolla Instruction Manual page 478

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Replacing the following bulbs
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If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
 Front position lights/daytime running lights
 High mounted stoplight
 LED light bulbs
The high mounted stoplight and front position lights/daytime running lights
consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burns out, take your vehicle
to any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional to have the light replaced.
 Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional for more information in the following situations:
 Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
 Water has built up inside the headlight.
CAUTION
 Replacing light bulbs
 Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
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unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
 Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
 To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
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