Fog Light Bulb

This procedure covers replacement of the fog light bulb on a 2012-2017 Toyota Camry with 2.5L I4 engine, accessed from underneath the front bumper.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• H11 fog light bulb × 1 — H11 55W halogen bulb

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level surface and apply parking brake
2. Place wheel chocks behind rear wheels
3. Turn off fog lights and ignition, remove key
4. If bulb was recently used, wait 15 minutes for cooling
5. Raise front of vehicle with jack and secure on jack stands, or drive onto ramps for access
6. Turn wheels to full lock (away from side being serviced) for improved access if needed

Procedure

1. 1

   Access fog light assembly from underneath
   Position yourself under the front bumper on the side with the failed fog light. Locate the fog light assembly behind the bumper cover. The bulb socket is accessible from the rear of the fog light housing without removing the bumper.
2. 2

   Disconnect electrical connector
   Locate the electrical connector attached to the back of the fog light bulb socket. Press the release tab on the connector and pull straight back to disconnect it from the bulb socket. Do not pull on the wires themselves.
3. 3

   Remove bulb socket from housing
   Grasp the bulb socket firmly and rotate it counterclockwise approximately 1/4 turn until it releases from the fog light housing. Pull the socket and bulb straight out of the housing.
4. 4

   Remove old bulb from socket
   The H11 bulb is held in the socket by a wire clip or by pulling straight out depending on socket design. If there is a wire retaining clip, press it to release and remove the bulb. If it's a friction fit, pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Inspect the socket for corrosion or damage.
5. 5

   Install new bulb
   Remove the new H11 bulb from its packaging, handling it only by the plastic base (not the glass). If you accidentally touch the glass, clean it with rubbing alcohol and a lint-free cloth. Insert the new bulb into the socket, ensuring the tabs align properly and the bulb seats fully. Secure with the wire clip if equipped.
6. 6

   Reinstall socket into housing
   Insert the bulb socket back into the fog light housing, aligning the tabs. Push it in fully and rotate clockwise approximately 1/4 turn until it locks into place. Ensure the socket is fully seated and secure.
7. 7

   Reconnect electrical connector
   Plug the electrical connector back onto the bulb socket, pushing firmly until you hear or feel it click into place. Gently tug on the connector to verify it is securely attached.

Reassembly

1. No disassembly of components was required for this procedure

Verification

• Before lowering vehicle, turn ignition to ON position and activate fog lights to verify new bulb illuminates properly
• Check that fog light beam pattern is correct and consistent with the opposite side
• Lower vehicle from jack stands or ramps
• Perform final fog light function test with vehicle on ground
• Verify no warning lights are illuminated on instrument cluster

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