How do you replace a headlight on a Toyota Prius?

Answer 1

First, pull the plug from the back of the headlight bulb. Then, rotate the rubber boot anti clockwise about 1/4 of a turn. The boot will come off in your hand.

Locate the spring that holds the bulb in and push the tab towards the front of the car then up. The bulb should now fall into your hand.

Now, to create better access to the bulbs for people with bigger hands, take the top off the fuse box of before you start if the bulb is on that side, or on the other side, you can remove the air filter snorkel. This is done by removing the first plastic screw closest to the headlight on the plastic shroud that sits to the right of the headlight. When that one is out, you can lift the shroud up exposing a plastic pin. use a flat screwdriver to prise up the centre of the pin then pull out. This will now let you remove the snorkel.