Toyota
Corolla Front Side Marker Light Bulb Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out front side
marker light bulb in a 12th generation 2020, 2021 and 2022 Toyota Corolla.
 2020 Corolla Headlight |
 Side Marker Outer Edge |
 Locate Bulb Socket |
| This automotive maintenance
tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the twelfth generation
2019 (hatchback), 2020, 2021, 2022 (and probably also the 2023, 2024 & 2025)
Toyota Corolla sedan in changing a burnt out side marker light bulb located
in the headlight housing. Owners of other Toyota and Lexus vehicles such as the Camry, C-HR, Venza, Avalon, 86, Sienna, Tacoma, RAV4, Highlander, 4Runner, Sequoia, IS 350, RX 350, UX 200, GS 350, IS 300 and ES 350 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The compatible replacement miniature wedge base light bulb part number is 2825 (also known as # W5W). If you'd like to have brighter side marker lights, install some 2825 LED units. No tools are needed to access and replace the bulbs. The first two steps are to open the hood and then move to the side of the vehicle with the burnt out bulb. |
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 Small Black Bulb Socket |
 1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
 Bulb Socket Removed |
| Look behind the
headlight housing and locate the small round black plastic bulb socket. Rotate the bulb socket 1/4 turn in the counterclockwise direction before pulling it straight out. If the old light bulb was recently turned on, be careful when you remove it. The old bulb might still be hot enough to burn your fingers. |
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 Empty Bulb Housing |
 Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
 Push In New Light Bulb |
| Pull the old light
bulb straight out of the socket. Push a new clear number 2825 light bulb straight into the socket. Clean off any grease or oil on the new bulb with a paper towel and some rubbing alcohol. If the new incandescent bulb is dirty, it will cause a hot spot and reduce the lifespan of the bulb. If you'd like to have brighter front side marker lights that will also last much longer before burning out, install some compatible replacement 2825 LED bulbs. |
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 New Bulb Installed |
 1/4 Turn Clockwise |
 Bulb Socket Secured |
| Re-insert the bulb
socket into the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn in the clockwise direction to
secure it into place. Double check that the socket is securely installed. |
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 Side Marker Socket |
 Activate Parking Lights |
 Test New Side Marker |
| To test the new
light bulb, turn on the parking lights or the headlights. You could also
press the "Unlock" button on the key fob to activate the exterior lights. Don't forget to write down the bulb change in your vehicle's service records. Please check out all of my
2020 Toyota Corolla DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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