What is the model number of the Camry's high beam bulb?
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The Camry's high beam bulb is model 9005. The high beam is a direct beam light that illuminates the road surface at a long distance ahead of the vehicle. The visibility of the high beam can be improved, and the field of view is expanded. The visible range after turning on the high beam is much larger than that of the low beam alone on dark roads without street lights. The Camry is a model under GAC Toyota, with body dimensions of 4900mm in length, 1840mm in width, and 1455mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2825mm. In terms of appearance, the Camry offers two styles: a luxury version and a sport version, both of which are derived from Toyota's Keen Look design language. The luxury version features a trapezoidal horizontal grille design on the front face, a streamlined body design, lower waistlines, and an extended roof rear to increase rear headroom. The sport version adopts a three-layer grille design on the front face, a two-tone body design, and a dual-sided quad-exhaust pipe design at the rear.
The high beam lights on the Camry are typically HB3 models, commonly known as 9005. These are pretty common, and I've replaced them twice myself. There might be slight variations across different model years, like the post-2021 models still using this type. Remember to wear gloves when changing the bulbs, as fingerprints can shorten their lifespan. If you're buying, just search for HB3 at any auto repair shop or on JD.com; prices range between 50 to 100 yuan. I think the Osram halogen bulbs are good enough—they're bright without being glaring. It's not too hard to replace them; just pop the hood and remove a dust cover, but beginners might take about ten minutes to get it done.
The universal model for Camry's high beam is 9005 (also called HB3), which is quite common in the auto parts market. However, it's worth noting that the models differ between pre-2018 halogen versions and post-2022 LED versions, so it's best to confirm the year first. When I helped my cousin replace bulbs last time, I found that some U.S. models might use 9006, so the safest method is to open the headlight assembly and check the markings on the old bulb. If you're doing it yourself, just prepare a Phillips screwdriver and small pliers—disconnecting the battery's negative terminal first makes it safer. I recommend buying long-life versions like Philips; though more expensive, they last about six months longer.
The Camry's high beam generally uses the HB3 model (9005 specification), which is the standard configuration. Actually, the bulb structure is quite simple, just a halogen bulb with a metal base. When purchasing, it's most reliable to provide the car model and year to the auto parts supplier. As my friend who runs an auto repair shop mentioned, they often encounter owners mistakenly buying the 9012 model. Remember to replace it when the car is cold to avoid brittle plastic parts. To remove the dust cover, turn it counterclockwise by 90 degrees. When installing the new bulb, align it with the three positioning pins. It's recommended to choose a color temperature around 4000K, as bulbs that are too white have poorer penetration in rainy or foggy conditions.
