the headlight assembly needs to come out in order to replace the bulb.
lift the plastic cover twist the old bulb out unplug it reinstall
how do you replace headlight bulb in a 2001 celica gts
Open the hood, remove the two locks that hold the headlight assembly in place, with the two locks removed you can wiggle the headlight assembly out and gain access to the back side of the assembly to remove and replace the headlight bulb.
There are two clips on the wall that holds the headlights. Push the clips away and pull the headlight housing out.
You will need to take the complete headlight assembly loose or out to get to the bulb to change it.
To replace the headlight bulb: 1. Remove the headlight door. 2. Remove the four screws that hold the headlight bulb in place. 3. Pull the headlight bulb out and unplug the wire harness. Reverse the process to install the new headlight bulb.
The bulbs unscrew from the back of the light assy. sometimes you have to remove it to get to the back.
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Take out the headlight is the easiest way!
there are actually no screws. pop the hood and look for the plastic tabs above the headlight...one on each side of the headlight. pull them straight up and voila'.
go to back of headlight assembly and twist it out.