Low Beam Bulb Change

[jimtaxi]

Hi All does anyone have any tips on replacing the low beam bulb its cover is quite close to the ABS block and looks like a tight space to get in to,is it possible to remove the headlight unit first if so what bolts etc need to be removed etc any help much appreciated.

Taxijim

[daveybee]

I believe the recommended way is to drop the front bumper to gain access to the back of the headlights, although I must admit, that's only what I've read here.

I had a 2004 version of your Avensis and had the bulb go on the drivers side dipped beam so decided to replace both dips (I always replace headlight bulbs in pairs). After an hour, and half a box of Elastoplast, I managed to get them done.

It's a nasty job and probably worth asking Mr. T. what it would cost for them to do it - I discovered our local mob did it for a tenner a side, it almost cost that in plasters...