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2010 Toyota Corolla Headlight Replacement

Are you having troubles with your headlights...

iFixit Library 2006-2013 Toyota Corolla Easy 25 minutes Guide 147497

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Before you begin

Are you having troubles with your headlights and needs to be replaced? Whether it might be the cause of extreme weather, a burnt-out bulb, or a blown fuse. Follow these 6 easy steps to have them replaced and running again. Please note: This guide will only work if the problem is with the bulb and not the wiring. If the problem is with the wiring, please consult your mechanic. (A good indication of a burnt-out bulb is to see if one headlight is working and the other is not. If both are not working, It could mean there is something wrong with the wiring and not the bulbs)

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Find the handle to open the Bonnet. It will be located at the bottom left-hand side of the driver's seat.
Pull the handle towards yourself and you will see the bonnet pop up a small bit.

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Move the handle to the left in order to release the hood completely.
Locate the black stick and insert it in the bonnet hole.

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On the left, upper side of the hood, you can locate the bulb
Twist it halfway counter-clockwise and pull it out.

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Push the hook down to detach the bulb from the wire.

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Replace it with a new bulb and turn it clockwise to have it fixed permanently.
If the bulb is not turned clockwise, the bulb will come off and become loose again.

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Turn on the lights to make sure both headlights are working :)