Toyota Camry (2018 year). Manual - part 117

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Back-up lights (bulb type)

Open the trunk lid and remove the clips.

Type A: To prevent damaging the vehicle, wrap the tip of the flathead
screwdriver with tape.

Partly remove the trunk lid
cover.

Disconnect the connector
while depressing the lock
release. (When replacing
right side bulb only.)

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

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Type A

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Type B

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Remove the light bulb.

Install a new light bulb and
then install the bulb base to
the light unit by inserting it
and turning it clockwise.

Connect the connector.
(When replacing right side
bulb only.)

Reinstall the trunk lid cover with the clips.

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Type A

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Type B

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Rear turn signal lights (bulb type) and rear side marker lights
(bulb type)

Open the trunk and apply
protective tape to the vehicle
body around the light unit.

Use masking tape, etc. Do not
use duct tape, as it may leave
residue or damage the paint
when removed.

Remove the cover.

Insert a flathead screw-
driver between the cover
and the light unit and pry
up the cover in several
positions as shown in the
illustration  to disengage
the claws (indicated by a
dotted line).
Pull the cover toward the
rear of the vehicle to dis-
engage the claws (indi-
cated by a dotted line) and
remove the cover.

To prevent scratching the vehi-
cle, wrap the tip of the flathead
screwdriver with a cloth, etc.

Remove the 2 bolts.

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Remove the light unit.

Attach a long piece of
packing tape to the light
unit and fold the excess in
half.
Hold the folded portion
and pull it toward the rear
of the vehicle to remove
the light unit.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

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Rear turn signal lights

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Rear side marker lights

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Rear turn signal lights

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Rear side marker lights