I just did mine (2002 Estima) by undoing two bolts holding the fuse box, above the headlight area (under the bonnet) allowing it to just move to one side to gain easier access to the bulb openings. Took 10 minutes total to change low beam. You can see all details re: bulb retaining clips and the 'unscrew' opening, with assistance from a small mirror. Much less messy.
What's the lens no. on yours, please ? Some've said here (Australia) that it's a sealed unit, HID bulb w ballast, can't just replace the bulb ? ( my lens no. 28134 )
Thanks for posting this. I managed to change this (yes, low beam) without taking the liner off, but your video sure helped to know what to do. Removing the top two bolts for the light and pushing it gently out a bit gives an extra couple of millimeters that were well appreciated. I would add that the plug to the bulp fits either way, so just note which side is up before removing it.
It is a nightmare job - the must frustrating thing I've done in decades - literally. Considering this is supposed to be achievable at the roadside with your emergency bulb set it is an appalling design. Having struggled for well over an hour I applied a sparing amount of silicone grease over the o ring seal and that made the world of difference. Also, the bulb cover is keyed and only goes back on properly in one orientation. When you first remove it, make a note of where it started and where it was when you were able to pull it off.
Mine is the identical year but all you have to do is pull off the connector, rubber cover and bulb clips (under the bonnet). This applies to Japanese 'home market' Estima-style headlights.
Thank you for this video, it helped me replace the bulb on my Previa. I actually managed to replace the bulb on the driver side (left hand drive model) a couple of years ago without having to go through this procedure, but this time on passenger side there was just no way to get it done without your advice to access it from the wheel arch side. It was still an awkward procedure due to wires and tubes in the way which really made it hard to properly place the cover back in.
Can be done just with "golden czech hands" from just under the bonnet, it took for the first time aprox 45 min, but still better than "wheel off version". 1) remove the light gray cap, including the attached wires (don't disconect the wires) 2) put the light gray cap on the side towards the fairing 3) disconnect the wires from the bulb (H7 in my case) 4) open the bulb lock 5) change the bulb, check that the bulb is in the correct position, from the front - through the headlight 6) close the bulb lock 7) reconnect the wires to the bulb 8) put the light gray cap back (click, no turning) 9) have a beer and swear at Toyota engineers
Great video...Any ideas of how to change the indicator light above the head light.Because indicator light stopped working after I changed the head light globe.Thanks
geoff bongers what is wrong with these car designers?? Are they all nuts in Japan? A simple head light that can go out with a few bumps takes a mechanic to dismantle part of the car? Even getting in from the other side is a struggle!
Shit aftter reading all these vomments. Im rather proud of myself for watching this video and figuring it out. Woulda been rooted without trusty old u tube
Hi Thanks for the demonstration. Can you also please include "Tarago" in your title line? In Australia we call our love car as Tarago, which means country
Unfortunately this is a diff headlight unit to my 2001 Estima (Aeras). Low-beam's gone, same as this one, but been told mine are HID gas-filled, w a 'ballast' ('puter sub-assembly) to up the voltage necessary. Apparently it's a sealed unit, can't just replace a bulb. I've searched Australian sites for a 2nd-hand one, no joy. Toyota Oz don't wanna know as these are 'Grey' imports, imported privately. Some parts are same as a Tarago, but other parts, like headlights, are not, darn it.
Just found out from someone in the trade that the 'Lens No.' is the significant identifier w these puppies... mine is "Koito 28134" ( followed by "HC - HR 32" )
Im not too knowledgeable on the differences between the different versions Toyota sold the previa as, but HID lights were probably fitted to the Japanese market cars. Speaking from working on my Citroen C5 it had the ballast mounted externally of the headlight and the HID bulbs were replaceable, quite a lot more expensive than conventional bulbs but replaceable nonetheless. An owners club for your model of car would be the best place to ask, as they will have the knowledge of the parts required.
OMG! All that work for just changing a light? I have to change the parking light, and my hands are to big to reach from inside, I might have to do it this way... :(
car audio solutions If i recall correctly back in 2013 i was using a Cannon Legria FS306 by no means top of the range as camcorders went, certainly most phones now provide a clearer resolution now. It was ok for its time, but it shows how much better they have became in recent years.
@@peugeotCitroen2CV Correct. Just a different style of headlight here, that's all. I own one of these. The absolute mother is accidentally spilling oil down the back of the motor when refilling - owing to the tuckunder nature it can't be all wiped off so the stink of hot oil comes through the vents after leaving the motorway for the next five years or so, lol. On the previous 2001 model I owned I did it; on my current 2001 model the previous owner/workshop had already did it for me so I am forgiving, lol lol.
I seriously love these cars BUT if I'd realised how difficult this would be before I'd bought one, I'd have bought something else. Whatever happened to being able to change your headlight bulb at the road side ? Made me laugh loudly where it said 'bad words are said at this part' ha ha. My video would say 'there will be dents in the door panels afterwards' !!
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I just did mine (2002 Estima) by undoing two bolts holding the fuse box, above the headlight area (under the bonnet) allowing it to just move to one side to gain easier access to the bulb openings. Took 10 minutes total to change low beam. You can see all details re: bulb retaining clips and the 'unscrew' opening, with assistance from a small mirror. Much less messy.
What's the lens no. on yours, please ? Some've said here (Australia) that it's a sealed unit, HID bulb w ballast, can't just replace the bulb ? ( my lens no. 28134 )
Thank you mate you deserve a medal for this! And Toyota you deserve a kick up the arse, no wonder services cost a fortune
Thanks for posting this. I managed to change this (yes, low beam) without taking the liner off, but your video sure helped to know what to do. Removing the top two bolts for the light and pushing it gently out a bit gives an extra couple of millimeters that were well appreciated. I would add that the plug to the bulp fits either way, so just note which side is up before removing it.
It is a nightmare job - the must frustrating thing I've done in decades - literally. Considering this is supposed to be achievable at the roadside with your emergency bulb set it is an appalling design. Having struggled for well over an hour I applied a sparing amount of silicone grease over the o ring seal and that made the world of difference. Also, the bulb cover is keyed and only goes back on properly in one orientation. When you first remove it, make a note of where it started and where it was when you were able to pull it off.
Took me 20 minutes didn't need to take anything off just needed a screw driver to undo the caps and that was it
Mine is the identical year but all you have to do is pull off the connector, rubber cover and bulb clips (under the bonnet). This applies to Japanese 'home market' Estima-style headlights.
That would be a lot handier
Thank you for this video, it helped me replace the bulb on my Previa. I actually managed to replace the bulb on the driver side (left hand drive model) a couple of years ago without having to go through this procedure, but this time on passenger side there was just no way to get it done without your advice to access it from the wheel arch side. It was still an awkward procedure due to wires and tubes in the way which really made it hard to properly place the cover back in.
Thanks for the comment, yes the other headlight on the drivers side on this car is easier to get at, its a bit of a nuisance on the other side.
what year previa do you have mines a 94 and i open the hood and it's swapped within a few min
This was a 2001 previa, the old 1994 seems handier to work on in most regards.
peugeotCitroen2CV oh it is that's what sucks about today's car is everything is computerized n they cram it all in one spot
Can be done just with "golden czech hands" from just under the bonnet, it took for the first time aprox 45 min, but still better than "wheel off version".
1)
remove the light gray cap, including the attached wires (don't disconect the wires)
2)
put the light gray cap on the side towards the fairing
3) disconnect the wires from the bulb (H7 in my case)
4) open the bulb lock
5) change the bulb, check that the bulb is in the correct position, from the front - through the headlight
6) close the bulb lock
7) reconnect the wires to the bulb
8) put the light gray cap back (click, no turning)
9) have a beer and swear at Toyota engineers
Great thank you .
I have a 2014 tarago and did it like this . Was very similar . Bit of a bigger. But 30mins and job done. So thank you very much
Life seems more and more complicated
Thanks for your comment, its great to hear the video helped
Once the inner wheel arch liner is out yes it should give you access to the fog light bulb
Great video...Any ideas of how to change the indicator light above the head light.Because indicator light stopped working after I changed the head light globe.Thanks
Thanks - works for the Toyota Tarago down under too... mmmaaaattteee what a hassle.
geoff bongers what is wrong with these car designers?? Are they all nuts in Japan? A simple head light that can go out with a few bumps takes a mechanic to dismantle part of the car? Even getting in from the other side is a struggle!
Shit aftter reading all these vomments. Im rather proud of myself for watching this video and figuring it out. Woulda been rooted without trusty old u tube
Thanks for the comment
Thanks for posting this was very helpful.
Hi Thanks for the demonstration. Can you also please include "Tarago" in your title line? In Australia we call our love car as Tarago, which means country
I think i have it in there in the tags for the video. Thanks for letting me know, it seems they named this car quite a few different names.
@@peugeotCitroen2CV Hi Thanks. Any new video for the Previa/Estima/Tarago?
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Unfortunately no, this one suffered from a failed head gasket twice so my uncle scrapped it
Thanks for the video. Can I access the fog light bulbs from here too?
My auto shifter bulb is not illuminating on Previa 2002. Can you do a video on how to replace.
Unfortunately no as this car is no longer available to work on. I think the panel pops off giving access to the bulbs.
Unfortunately this is a diff headlight unit to my 2001 Estima (Aeras). Low-beam's gone, same as this one, but been told mine are HID gas-filled, w a 'ballast' ('puter sub-assembly) to up the voltage necessary. Apparently it's a sealed unit, can't just replace a bulb. I've searched Australian sites for a 2nd-hand one, no joy. Toyota Oz don't wanna know as these are 'Grey' imports, imported privately. Some parts are same as a Tarago, but other parts, like headlights, are not, darn it.
Just found out from someone in the trade that the 'Lens No.' is the significant identifier w these puppies... mine is "Koito 28134" ( followed by "HC - HR 32" )
Found a used one in Fukuoka... wrong side, but the back of it looks VERY similar to this one in the video above...
... which would imply the bulb IS replaceable, tho' difficult ?
Im not too knowledgeable on the differences between the different versions Toyota sold the previa as, but HID lights were probably fitted to the Japanese market cars.
Speaking from working on my Citroen C5 it had the ballast mounted externally of the headlight and the HID bulbs were replaceable, quite a lot more expensive than conventional bulbs but replaceable nonetheless.
An owners club for your model of car would be the best place to ask, as they will have the knowledge of the parts required.
Ok, many thanks for your reply !
Great u got other cars
Is this the same for the 2008 Previa?
Hi, i think this shape was still on the go in 2008. Although i will be honest i am no expert with Toyota's.
Hi,May I know headlight and fog light bulb size?
thx
Unfortunately i cant remember, did this job about 7 years ago.
Hi guys. Who knows what model is for low beam
H7
OMG! All that work for just changing a light? I have to change the parking light, and my hands are to big to reach from inside, I might have to do it this way... :(
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OMG! I have to take half the car apart to change a lightbulb????
Not quite half the car now, but a tad more hassle than it needs to be
So ... the drivers side has washer bottle and other stuff in the way, so it’s not possible to do it this way ... nightmare !
In that case you would just remove the front bumper and then headlight to access the bulb.
Used a 1mp potato to video it.
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If i recall correctly back in 2013 i was using a Cannon Legria FS306 by no means top of the range as camcorders went, certainly most phones now provide a clearer resolution now. It was ok for its time, but it shows how much better they have became in recent years.
peugeotCitroen2CV O ok..as the picture was very fuzzy.
Great for video..
that car is newer than 2001
It says 2001 in the log book
peugeotCitroen2CV that is 2003 2004 bumper
robert parkes Thanks for the info.
@@peugeotCitroen2CV Correct. Just a different style of headlight here, that's all. I own one of these. The absolute mother is accidentally spilling oil down the back of the motor when refilling - owing to the tuckunder nature it can't be all wiped off so the stink of hot oil comes through the vents after leaving the motorway for the next five years or so, lol. On the previous 2001 model I owned I did it; on my current 2001 model the previous owner/workshop had already did it for me so I am forgiving, lol lol.
a lot of work to change a bulb!
Yep, nice to see it is not just a specialty of Renault to make difficult to access headlight bulbs.
Rocket science
I seriously love these cars BUT if I'd realised how difficult this would be before I'd bought one, I'd have bought something else. Whatever happened to being able to change your headlight bulb at the road side ? Made me laugh loudly where it said 'bad words are said at this part' ha ha. My video would say 'there will be dents in the door panels afterwards' !!
No way
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Lol