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DOITYOURSELF
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 73
Electrical components
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Nonmaintenance battery
Hydrometer color
Type B
GREEN
BLUE
DARK
WHITE
CLEAR or
LIGHT
YELLOW
RED
Condition
Type A
Type B
GREEN
BLUE
Good
DARK
WHITE
Charging necessary.
Have battery checked
by your Toyota dealer.
CLEAR or
LIGHT
YELLOW
RED
NOTICE
Do not refill the battery with water.
Condition
Good
Charging necessary.
Have battery checked
by your Toyota dealer.
Add distilled water*
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! CAUTION
S Always charge the battery in an
unconfined area. Do not charge
the battery in a garage or closed
room where there is not sufficient
ventilation.
S Non-maintenance batteries: Only
do a slow charge (5A or less).
Charging at a quicker rate is dangerous. The battery may explode,
causing personal injuries.
Maintenance type batteries: Be
sure to remove the vent plugs before recharging.
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! CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher
amperage rating, or any other
object, in place of a fuse. This may
cause extensive damage and
possibly a fire.
If any washer does not work, the washer tank may be empty. Add washer
fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where temperatures range below freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturers directions for how much
to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may
damage your vehicles paint.
! CAUTION
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and require special
handling. They can burst or shatter
if scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb
only by its plastic or metal case. Do
not touch the glass part of a bulb
with bare hands.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
Light bulbs
Headlight
(inner bulb)
Bulb
No.
Type
9005
65
Headlights
(outer bulb)
9006
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Light bulbs
Bulb
No.
Type
1156
27
1156NA
27
1157
27/8
1157
27/8
1156
27
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C
D
License plate
lights
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Interior light
Personal light
Trunk light
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8
10
3.8
E
C
D
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Headlights
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Use a wrench.
Remove and install the cover clips as
shown in the following illustrations.
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a:
b:
c:
d:
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