Toyota
Corolla Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
Pictures illustrated instructions for how
to replace the brake, rear turn signal, & reverse light bulbs in a Toyota
Corolla.
 Toyota Corolla Tail Light |
 Light Bulbs Access Cover |
 Remove Fabric Cover |
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 Brake Light - Parking/Signal |
 Brake / Stop Light Bulb |
 Brake Light - Part # 3157 |
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| The first step is to pop open the trunk of the car. Then locate the square fabric access cover at the rear of each tail light assembly. Gently pull it off to reveal the brake light and turn signal light bulb sockets. The higher tan colored socket is the brake light bulb. The lower white colored socket is the amber rear turn signal bulb. | ||||
 Parking / Turn Signal Bulb |
 Part # - 3157A Amber |
 Reverse / Back Up Light |
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| To remove either
bulb, grasp the bulb's socket and turn it 1/4 turn counter clockwise and
pull it straight out from the tail light assembly. To separate the bulb from
the socket, pull it straight out. Try wiggling if it feels stuck. Replace
the brake/stop light bulb with a new # 3157 bulb. Replace the parking / turn
signal bulb with a new amber colored 3157A bulb. Insert the new bulb attached to the socket back into the tail light assembly and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it. Test the new bulb(s) by turning on the lights, hazards, and/or having someone step on the brakes. Finally, replace the fabric access cover. |
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 Reverse Bulb Access Cover |
 Pry Off Reverse Bulb Cover |
 1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
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| To replace the
reverse or "back up" light bulb, you'll need to look up underneath the
raised trunk lid and locate the rectangular black plastic access cover on
each side. Pry it off gently with your fingers or a flat head screwdriver.
Then rotate the white bulb socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it
straight out. Separate the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out
and push in a new # 921 reverse light bulb. Re-insert the bulb back into the trunk lid, turn it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it and replace the plastic access cover. Have someone put the car into reverse with a firm foot on the brake pedal to test the new bulb(s). |
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 Reverse/Back-Up Bulb |
 Pull Straight Out |
 Reverse Bulb - Part # 921 |
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