Why is it so hard? Trim V 2010 fog lights

Is there a page like this in your owner's manual?



To my knowledge, there is only one "FOG" fuse for both fog lights, and the marker lights aren't going to be separately fused either. The car's eleven years old. I had to replace both marker lights on mine in the last couple of years.

 

You can download from Toyota Tech Info.

 

Having the same problem with the amber marker light on the passenger side. It is IMPOSSIBLE to get to to change it out. I'm guessing it is a "peanut" bulb. I tried removing the coolant overflow reservoir but without draining the tank you really can't get it out of the way. This is a design flaw. These trim lights should not be so difficult to replace. It should be something the owner can do without being a contortionist. If anyone knows a way how to replace this bulb, I would sure appreciate knowing. I refuse to take it to a mechanic or dealership for this. The bulb seems to be there for aesthetic reasons more than functional. Toyota should have just left it out of the design!

 

I've done it a couple of times; it is difficult, but not impossible. I recall unbolting the coolant reservoir, lifting it out of the way. Not sure if I really had to though: seems like I'd do that, then after about 10 minutes more hand-gymnastics managed to get my fingers on the bulb socket, get it turned and out. Definitely not necessary to drain coolant;.

It is the "peanut bulb", same one as the tail license plate lights.