In this review, we will look at how to replace lamps in the most popular models with your own hands, since without a working light it is impossible to move in conditions of poor visibility. I would like to immediately note that if you understand the specifics of the work, you will be able to carry it out very quickly, even if a malfunction occurs on the road.
In the photo: a correctly selected Toyota Auris low beam lamp provides excellent quality of light
Recommendations for choosing lamps
To ensure that the result of your repair pleases you with high-quality light and a long service life, you should remember a few simple rules that should be followed when purchasing light sources:
| Lamp power matching | If the manufacturer provides certain characteristics of the elements, then you should not install more powerful options, as this will lead to an increased load on the car’s wiring and other components included in the system, and can cause the headlight to overheat from the inside, which is fraught with many problems |
| Product type matching | If it is planned to install an H11 lamp, then you should not adapt other types in its place and install various adapters and other elements not provided by the manufacturer |
| Quality | A low price most often indicates the same quality, so it is important to select products from well-known brands that have proven themselves well among buyers. To understand this issue, it is best to read reviews on a specialized resource |
Advice! You can use LED lamps instead of conventional halogen lamps; they not only provide excellent quality of light, but are also several times more durable, as they are less susceptible to adverse influences. The only negative is the high cost, but in the end you will still save money.
In new models, manufacturers already install LED elements as standard
Workflow Description
As noted above, we will talk about the features of replacement on several models, since car enthusiasts often have a problem if they have never performed this type of work.
Auris
The process looks like this:
- First, a lamp of the required configuration is purchased; this model uses the M11 version with a PGJ19-2 socket. Experts recommend replacing two elements at once, since the light even in products of a similar configuration may differ, and in addition, most often old light bulbs burn out within a month.
The low beam bulb for a Toyota Auris must correspond to the parameters indicated in the drawing
- First, the hood opens and is fixed in a stationary position, after which it is necessary to remove the protective panel that covers the front part of the engine compartment; this work takes several minutes.
- Next, you need to feel the lamp socket and turn it counterclockwise about 30 degrees, after which the assembly can be freely removed.
By turning the socket, you align the grooves on the body and remove the lamp
- After the lamp is removed, you need to disconnect the connector; to do this, press the latch and separate the elements.
- Assembly is carried out in the reverse order - first, carefully so as not to touch the glass part, the element is inserted into the connector, then located in the headlight housing and turned clockwise until it clicks, which indicates that the latch has engaged, then make sure that the connection is secure by moving his.
Corolla
Halogen low beam bulbs on a Toyota Corolla are replaced as follows:
- Some experts advise removing the bumper, but we will consider a simpler option that will take much less time, especially since the low beam lamp on a Toyota Corolla is replaced quite simply and no special devices are needed for this.
- To carry out work from the inside, it is necessary to remove the protective cover located on the front panel under the hood. To do this, use a screwdriver to remove the latches and the element can be removed.
Removing the panel immediately gives access to the headlights
- Next, you can remove the connecting unit; to do this, you need to press the latch and pull the chip down.
- Now nothing prevents you from removing the lamp; you need to turn it counterclockwise to align the grooves and remove this element.
- A new low beam bulb on a Toyota Corolla is inserted in a similar way, the main thing is not to touch the glass part, as this negatively affects the durability of the product. Make sure that the knot is locked, this will be indicated by a characteristic click.
- We told you how to replace the left headlight; the right one is more complicated, but not much. There you need to remove the expansion tank, which is held on by two bolts with a 10-head head. The rest of the procedure is similar, as you can see, to replace the low beam lamps on a Toyota Corolla, you do not need to be a professional specialist.
Removing the tank is a matter of one minute
Avensis
As for such an aspect as low beam, there are practically no complaints from car owners about the Toyota Avensis; the system uses 55-watt H7 halogen lamps, which must be purchased in advance.
The instructions for carrying out the work themselves look like this:
- To simplify access to the body, first of all, remove the top plastic panel covering the top of the headlights under the hood, after which two screws and a clip are unscrewed, which holds the headlight, like in a KIA. This will allow the element to move forward slightly and free up some more space.
The arrows indicate the screws that hold the structure in place.
- Next, the plug is removed, which must be turned counterclockwise 30 degrees and removed; this is not easy to do due to limited space.
- Under the cover there is a spring clip that needs to be pressed out; now you can remove the lamp from its seat and pull it out of the housing along with the wires.
It is easier to disconnect the connector after removing the assembly from the housing
- Assembly is carried out in reverse order.
Rav 4
Replacing the low beam lamp on a Toyota Rav 4 is done as follows:
- First of all, you need to press the latch and remove the connecting connector.
- Next, the lamp is rotated counterclockwise and removed without any obstacles.
- A new element is installed in its place, fixed until it clicks, after which the wires are connected, as you can see, everything is very simple.
The low beam lamp on the Toyota Rav 4 until 2008 was of a different type. Therefore, the replacement is somewhat different: first, the plug is removed, then the latch is released, the wires are disconnected, and the lamp is removed, assembly is done in the reverse order
Camry
Replacing a low beam bulb on a Toyota Camry may vary depending on the year it was produced.
For cars manufactured from 2001 to 2006, the process looks like this:
- The plug is removed, under which there is a spring clip, which must be removed, after which the element can be taken out, the chip removed from it and a new unit put in its place. In this case, H7 type lamps with a power of 55 W are used.
This is what the workflow diagram looks like
- The low beam lamp on the Toyota Camry since 2006 differs from the one described above; in these modifications, the H11 version is used, the operation of which is even simpler: press the latch, remove the connector, after which the element is turned counterclockwise and removed, assembly is carried out in the reverse order.
Sometimes lenses need to be cleaned because they become cloudy and clogged. We clean the low beam lenses on a Toyota Camry as follows: remove the headlight, disassemble its housing, then unscrew the fastening screws of the unit we need and remove it. Then you need to release the latches and remove the glass; sometimes it is easier to install a new element than to clean the old one.
Advice! It is better to purchase new smooth glass lenses, since the standard ones are initially not made of very high quality and have a ribbed surface that gets very clogged.
Lens replacement kit for Toyota Auris 2006-2012.
Kit for replacing standard lenses of a Toyota Auris 1st generation 2006-2012. with factory halogen headlights.
Why do the headlights on a Toyota Auris shine poorly?
Owners of cars with standard lenses often face the problem of losing their headlights. It lies in the fact that over time, the reflector of the factory lenses burns out, and the module gradually ceases to illuminate the roadway. And simply replacing lamps is not enough. If you realize that you are not satisfied with the low beam, and the headlights on the road are visible dimmer and dimmer, then it’s time to think about replacing the lenses.
How to improve the light of a Toyota Auris?
We offer not only to restore the factory headlights of your car, but also to improve it with the help of our branded lenses. And to make it easier to install new modules in standard holes, we have developed special transition frames for a specific car. The purpose of these frames is to combine the factory holes into which the old lenses were fixed with the holes of the new modules. Thus, you significantly simplify the installation process, while maintaining the position of the lenses and the horizon, and also do not violate the reliability of the headlight design.
What lenses are suitable for replacement?
Our kits are adapted specifically for Toyota Auris vehicles from 2006-2012 with factory halogen headlights. The kit itself is selected based on your preferences for the type of glow.
Hella 3R H7 bi-halogen modules:
This kit is suitable for replacing standard halogen lenses. If you do not want to switch to another type of glow, but stay with halogen, then choose it. The set includes:
- Bi-halogen lenses Hella 3R H7 * 2 pcs;
- Lamp mounting spring H7 * 2 pcs;
- Wiring for connecting the curtain * 2 pcs;
- Transition frames * 2 pcs;
- Fasteners
Hella 3R bi-xenon modules:
If you want to switch from halogen to a brighter type of xenon, then our top-of-the-line Hella 3R modules will help you get the most out of it. To install it, you will additionally need a xenon kit. The set includes:
- Bi-xenon lenses Hella 3R * 2 pcs;
- Lamp holder D1/D2/D3/D4 * 2 pcs;
- Wiring for connecting the curtain * 2 pcs;
- Transition frames * 2 pcs.
- Fasteners
Vision Bi-Led Advance bi-LED modules:
If you want to switch to the most modern diode lighting type, then choose this kit. LED chips are already built into the lenses and the modules are ready for use. No additional lamps or blocks are required. The set includes:
- Vision Advance bi-LED lenses * 2 pcs;
- Module control units * 2 pcs;
- Transition frames * 2 pcs.
- Fasteners
What do you get as a result of the replacement:
Improved light quality - High increase in brightness, as well as correct and clear GH;
Wider beam - You increase visibility at night by illuminating not only your lane, but also the entire road surface, as well as roadsides and exits, pedestrians and animals are better visible.
Additional High Beam - All our lenses have a low/high beam control curtain. If desired, you can always easily connect it.
Reliability - We are a brand and work directly with the manufacturer for our technical requirements. task. This allows you to conduct additional quality control and select materials that are used in the manufacture of modules. We are not looking for any cheap alternatives in this aspect. The goal is to get the most effective lens in each type of light, and for the client to forget about the problems of road lighting for many years.
Guarantee - The modules of our company have a Russian Certificate of Conformity, which is a guarantor of the quality of the product and its compliance with the requirements of national standards.
