2001-2023 Toyota Corolla Map Lights Bulbs Installation

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The halogen interior bulbs may be too dim in your 2001-2023 Toyota Corolla, which can make vision difficult, especially in bad weather or severe driving conditions. Upgrading the old halogen bulbs on your 2001-2023 Toyota Corolla with new aftermarket LED bulbs can add a great new look to your vehicle and improve visibility at night for a safer driving experience.

If you choose to upgrade your old halogen bulbs to new LED bulbs, it is best to confirm you have the correct replacement LED bulb by referring to the original bulb or the vehicle’s direct owner’s manual.

We will show you how to install your new ALLA Lighting LED bulbs for your Map lights bulbs.

Bulb sizes for the 2001-2023 Toyota Corolla Map lights bulbs is # 168

The following information is step-by-step instructions on how to install your new LED Lights Bulbs 12V 1616-SMD 168 158 194

For this installation, you’ll need:

  • Trim puller tool
  • Slotted screwdriver

Step #1

Use your trim tool to pry it open a bit, then you can use your fingers to pull the cover free.

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Step #2

We highlight here where the clips of the cover fit into the housing.

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Step #3

Detach the three clips on the map light lens.

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Step #4

Use your screwdriver to pry free the clips.

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Step #5

Then use your trim tool to gently pull down the lens.

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Step #6

Use your screwdriver again to pry free the next clip and remove the lens.

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Step #7

We again highlight the locking tips.

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Step #8

Pull free the incandescent bulb, replace it with the LED bulb.

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Step #9

Test it and we can replace the lens.

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Step #10

Push the lens in all around until it clips in place.

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Step #11

Now we can repeat those same steps for the other side.

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Step #12

Use your screwdriver to pry through the clips, use your trim tool to pry off the lens.

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Step #13

Remove the incandescent bulb and replace it with the LED.

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Step #14

Test it and we can put it all back together.

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Step #15

Push the lens into place until it locks.

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Step #16

Push the housing cover back up until it locks into place.

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You can see how much brighter the new LED bulbs are. When we test the output with our light meter the lux of the LED is more than 10 times brighter than the incandescent bulb with 6000k white and more than 10 times brighter is a huge difference.

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Check out our Step by Step installation video!

Congratulations! Your LED Map Lights Bulbs installation is now complete in your 2001-2023 Toyota Corolla. If you experienced any issues during your installation and unable to complete installation, please contact us for assistance. If the LED bulbs are experiencing hyper-flashing, flickering, an error code issues, then load resistors for this application will be required to be installed. These issues can occur due to the LEDs low current nature, which draws much less current than original stock halogen bulbs.

Please feel free to contact us at service@allalighting.com for assistance. Our team of highly trained representatives will be available to assist and provide the best solution. May also visit us at www.allalighting.com 

Looking for more LED upgrades for your 2001-2023 Toyota Corolla. Check out the below bulb guide!  For your reference only. All information below is not 100% guaranteed accurate. Please confirm the original bulb part numbers by referring to the original bulb or the vehicle’s direct owner’s manual prior to purchase.

VEHICLE INFORMATION
Front Exterior Lights
Low Beam: Stock Bulb size # LED

High Beam: Stock Bulb size # HB3/9005 

Daytime Running Lightt: Stock Bulb size # LED

Fog Light: Stock Bulb size # LED

Front Turn Signal Light: Stock Bulb size # 7444NA

Front Side Marker Light: Stock Bulb size # LED

Stepwell Light Bulb: Stock Bulb size # LED
Rear Exterior Lights

Rear Turn Light: Stock Bulb size # 7440NA

Brake Light: Stock Bulb size # LED

Tail Light: Stock Bulb size # LED

Back-Up Reverse Light: Stock Bulb size # 7440

Center High Mount/ 3rd Brake Light: Stock Bulb size # LED

License Plate Light Bulb: Stock Bulb size # LED
 
Parking Light Bulb: Stock Bulb size # LED
 
Rear Sidemarker Light Bulb: Stock Bulb size # LED

Vehicle Information Interior Lights

Floor Console Compartment Light Bulb:  Stock Bulb # 74
 
Glove Box Light Bulb:  Stock Bulb # 74
 
Interior Door Light:  Stock Bulb # 194
 
Luggage Compartment Light: Stock Bulb # 175
 
Map Light Bulb: Stock Bulb # 168
 
Vanity Mirror Light: Stock Bulb # 6615F

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