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Replacing front sidemarker light

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by ScottY, Dec 26, 2007.

  1. ScottY

    ScottY New Member

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    The left front sidemarker light is out. Thanks to Tideland Prius' lamp replacement guide, I already got the part. My question is how do you access the lamp? I was able to pull the socket behind the lamp out. I also tried pulling and turning what it seems to be the base of the lamp, but no luck.

    Any ideas?

    TIA!
     
    #1 ScottY, Dec 26, 2007
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    I believe the 168 bulb pulls straight out.
     
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    Yes, the 168 pulls straight out if I can gain access to it. But I can't. I couldn't pull the base out of the headlight assembly when I used reasonable amount of force. I don't want to use tools and break things.

    When I replace the tail light, it was straight forward. Open cover in the truck, turn the base, pull out base, replace bulb, reverse everything and done. The front light seems to be not too straight forward, at least I have not find the way to do it.
     
    #3 ScottY, Dec 26, 2007
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    I found that removing the top bolt for the headlight freed up enough room to twist off the assembly so that small bulb on top could be accessed.

    The passenger side was easier, by the way. The driver side is really tight.
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    #4 john1701a, Dec 26, 2007
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Yeah the side marker light is really tough to get out. I wanted to replace it with the free bulbs from power bulbs but I couldn't get it out so I used those free bulbs in my map lights instead haha.
     
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    Ok, I gave it another shot during lunch today. The trick is not to disconnect the socket with the base. Leave the socket connected, it will give you a better grip, then just twist. You can take the socket out for easy removal from the assembly.

    One note, there's a seal on the bottom of the base, make sure that's flat when you put it back on to prevent water from leaking inside.
     
    #6 ScottY, Dec 28, 2007
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