How to Replace Headlight Bulb Toyota Prius 2004-2009

This is a video tutorial on how to replace the headlight bulb on a Toyota Prius between the years of 2004 to 2009. This job was quite involved for a headlight bulb but taking it slow and doing the job right saves a bunch of money.


wiki.bentleypublishers.com/display/tech/Toyota+…

2CarPros
1 minute ago (edited)
Here are some of the comments from the page above of people trying to fit their hand down to take the bulb off

You failed to have a step on removing the rubber boot from the bulb base, though you mention using a screwdriver to loosen (how exactly? there's no room to angle the screwdriver, and no visibility); The major difficulty is in keeping the bulb pushed IN while simultaneously pulling the rubber boot OUT. This cost me at least 30 minutes of aggravation and was by far the hardest step

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Hi, thanks for the comments. The step to remove the bulb cover is mentioned and there are graphics showing it in the locked and unlocked postion. You rotate cover to unlock, then pull off bulb. It can become stuck, and if that is the you have to loosen the bond with a small screwdriver or pick.
Keep in mind.
This is not the (Toyota) recommended procedure to replace the bulb. Toyota recommends removing the bumper and headlight. This is quite a but easier. Even if you are left fumbling with the rubber cover for a few minutes.
Thanks again!

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I too struggled to get the weather cover off, probably because heating had caused the bulb to stick to it. Getting the cover back on was also a chore

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Worst part was getting cover off. Found that is isn't necessary to remove outside connector on cover (on 2007 w/HID). It is fairly easy to not get the bulb aligned properly, since it is difficult to see. After initial re-assembly i found that my headlight adjustment was way off. Thought maybe I broke something and even tried re-adjusting aim. After looking in through the front and comparing to the other headlight, I noticed that I didn't get it seated properly, and it was cocked a bit. It does help to look at the other headlight to see how it should be oriented, or as you're removing the old one, take notice.

Though some people can get the bulb replaced it is not the factory recommended procedure.


Watch how tough it is in this video of a guy trying to replace the bulb without doing the bumper cover

youtube.com/watch?v=bPJCVgJAdZ4&t=397s

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