Change a Headlight, Turn Signal or Parking Light on The Toyota Yaris
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- With all the detail and tools needed Mark shows you how to change the headlights, turn signal, parking or running lights on your Toyota Yaris to save you time and money - It's a pain in the neck to do so take your time.
I'm a single mother of two little kids who needs to hold tight to every penny I can put away. This process of learning will save me over $50, which is more than 3 hours of pay in exchange for half an hour of learning. I do a lot of work on my own car. Thank you!!!
I just did it, and it was a success!!!! You've just given birth to a bouncing baby minor mechanic. Congrats!!
Took me about 1/2 an hour to do, but hey, I'm a newbie!
And it's students of repair like you that make this avocation all the more worth while - thank you
This is a great instructional video. And it's from a guy who is from Ontario. This is second time I've used the instructional video. Now, here's a caveat: With respect to the parking light (see 8:16 in the video), you can definitely get at connector and bulb without taking the bumper and headlamp off. You will need to unclip thee "xb connector first" (the orange and brown plastic fitting connector) from the bulb fitting (white connector) by pressing on the connector clip (he shows this in the video). This will give you the clearance you need to turn and pull the white connector out. Once done, replace the bulb and pull the white connector back in. Once it's attached to the headlamp, you can then attach the xb connector back onto the white bulb connector. [NOTE: After replacing the bulb, do not attach the xb connector to the white bulb connector and then try to attach it to headlamp. Attempting to do so, will now give you the clearance you need to put it back into the headlamp and may damage the thin wire that "feeds" power to the xb connector]. Another suggestion is to do this exercise in a bright well lit area. it will make this exercise alot easier. Alsom=, if you are looking for a bulb, one option is the [b]SYLVANIA "168" SilverStar Mini Bulb, 2 Pack[/b]" (white or yellow light). If you live in Canada, Canadian Tire stocks the brand/model. Finally, if you are replacing one of these parking lights, I would suggest replacing both at the same time: If one fails, the other one is not far behind and will fail too. I hope viewers find this information useful.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you very much for making this. I really appreciate it. In the end I was able to change the headlamp bulb without needing to take off the front grill or the entire headlamp, but only because your video showed where the clips holding the bulb were. It's so good that you guys with the knowledge are happy to share it with the rest of us. Thanks!!!
This video is fantastic! I started off reading forums on how to change the bulb, but I had no idea what they were talking about, (now I know they were changing the bulb without removing the headlight). After having done it now, I know there is no possible way I could have changed it without seeing everything. This video could not have made it any easier to do. I finished in under 30 minutes, and now understand a part of my car better. Thank you so much!
+Monica Kamp No problem and keep on fixin
Mark,
Thank you! I just replaced the whole headlight housings on each side with projector beam type and LED. This video is , by far, the easiest, most explanatory one for the Yaris headlight bezels. Thanks again for taking the time to video this and being so clear on everything. It's about a one hour job the first time...after that, easy!
Anytime Capt!
awesome video, changed my wife's headlights and reassembled in 40 minutes in the dark. Your video is straight forward and easy to understand. Thanks!!
+sarsipiuss4 Excellent result - keep up the good work - hope she appreciates it
Well, I must be that Harry Houdini ;-) , because I just changed the headlight of my Toyota Yaris (2009) on the passenger's side without removing all those parts. I looked in the manual to get it out, but honestly, I don't know how I managed that. Took me more than half an hour to get it out. But your video was of great help for putting in the new headlight. In a few minutes, the job was fixed. So thanks a lot, Mark!
Anytime Yeshua
Bravo! Two thumbs up. I changed my headlight using your video with no problems and it took less than an hour including drive time to O'reillys. I did have to replace some of the push pins as they were old (2008 Yaris)and a few broke. BTW, I'm over 55 and Female! Thanks for the excellent step by step with close ups, it helped a lot.
Well done - you've got me beat - I'm 57 and male
Good for you 👏
Hello Mr. Farmer. A friend suggested to google UA-cam regarding my 2007 Yaris to help with changing a headlight bulb. I must say that you were spot on in describing what to and how to do it. Took me all of 30 minutes or a bit less and everything went as you explained. Thank you much for this video. I'll be checking you out for more down the road!! Thanks again!!
+Andrew Sandor Glad to help - anytime
I had your video running on my laptop in my garage as I was changing my headlight for the first time, and after following every detail step by step, I successfully changed my 2007 Yaris' front left headlight for the first time. Thanks so much for the very well made and easy-to-follow video!
+Benjamin Stevens Glad to be of service
Thank you! Your video has saved me $500 because I've changed the headlamp on my Yaris twice, and Firestone quoted me at $282 for labor when the first lamp was out.
+Shaun Degracia No problem glad to help
+Shaun Degracia Crazy, isn't it???
Thank you for the great video! Last night, I noticed both head-lamps were out - I guess I haven't driven at night for a while. I initially thought that it may be a fuse situation as it was both lights, but my friends down at Canadian Tire explained that the high-beams(which were working just fine) ran off the same fuse as the regular beams. Saved me a lot of time and not being mechanically inclined, thanks to your great and easy to understand video, I got 'er done in less than 20 minutes. Peace!!
+MrEmmanuelTheGreat Glad to be of service
Just changed both headlight assemblies and all 8 bulbs on my 2008 Yaris. This video was so helpful. Did it in an hour instead of probably 3 trying to figure things out. One more small hint, if you use a small flat blade to unseat the side mounting tab the assembly pops right out. Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the info Ron - cheers!
This is a super helpful video. The way the Yaris manual tells you to replace the bulb is literally impossible, but this method worked great.
In the long run it saves you money and time because many people put the bulb in wrong and wreck the entire headlight when trying to do it the quick way
Really helpful video - my handbook was useless and I had no idea I'd have to unclip/remove so many things to get to the parking bulb, so would have been completely stuck and ended up paying for someone else to do it if I hadn't found your tutorial! Thank you!
Love to hear that Sarah - keep fixin! Cheers!
I just changed both light bulbs today with the detailed and clear instructions from your video. A very doable job with the right tools, patience and time. Thank you!
Never underestimate something that could take five minutes to do!
It's completely insane!!! Thanks to you i made it !!! 👍Thank you for taking the time to make this vidéo.Very helpful!👍
You're 100% right - plus you are much less likely to damage the lens assembly
Greetings Mark! Today, I took my phone with your step by step video explaining how I could install new headlight bulbs myself. The express oil guy did a lousy job last month by inserting his big 'ol fat fingers behind the headlight, instead of loosening the bumper as you instructed. I called him on it but he dismissed me stating that he knew what he was doing. The lighting failed, so I purchased new bulbs and prayed that I may be able to accomplish this task. Halleluyah! Mission Accomplished!! Thank you so much for taking the time to put together such a detailed instructional video.
Well done - keep fixin things - What a knob he was - there is no shortage of confident inexperienced people eh?
This instructor is the best. Too many waste time with BS. This instructor sticks to his factual experience and detail. Thank you sir.
Thanks Rob - Cheers from Canada!
I have that same exact car. I always use the 10mm socket. It's very easy to scratch the clear lens of the headlight once you flip it over to access the bulbs. I did! Place a towel on the fender to prevent this. I actually place the rubber boots on the bulbs before reinserting the bulbs.
This tutorial is accurate. Job well done sir! I can only imagine what the dealer must charge to do this!
+auxmike Good advice and thanks
Thanks Mark. Your video and detailed instruction saved me a tremendous amount of frustration, not to mention the cost of taking it to the Dealer. Thanks for sharing!
Anytime
This UA-cam was spot on. Instructions clear, precise, and worked like a charm, taking the predicted lower end of 30 minutes. Thanks!
Thank you! This was exactly what I needed and the close ups were very helpful. I was able to do the whole thing myself in less than 30 min.
Great work Page!! - cheers!
I can't even express how grateful I am. I'm not too educated when it comes to cars but l THOUGHT I knew how to change a headlight at the very least. Thank you!!!
We own a 2008 & 2012 Yaris so this is the 3rd time we've used this GREAT video to replace a headlight! It IS possible to do without 'removing' the bumper & headlight assembly [the driver side is MUCH harder to do that way than the passenger side] you just need good eyesight, small hands, AND THIS VIDEO!
Here is the problem - when you take out the headlight assembly you can clearly see how to fit the bulb exactly in place- if you don't put it in exactly correctly because you left the headlight assembly in place and are doing it by "feel" you risk burning the headlight assembly and ruining it - a $400 problem - so my advice is take the whole thing out - sometimes the slowest way is the fastest
Thank you for the walk-through of changing the headlight lamp on the Yaris! I changed mine in under 30 minutes thanks to your video!
Way to go - excellent
Thanks for this video. I went to replace the headlight bulb on my 2010 Yaris and quickly realized it is virtually impossible to do without removing the headlight. Followed the instructions in this video and was to easily able to replace all the bulbs on each site. Can't believe Toyota hasn't made this a much easier task.
+Marc Bostwick Car makers don't think that way - they don't design cars to be fixed easily - they design them to make money - having four wheels and an engine is incidental to the transaction
Good point. I guess that means that you will need to keep making videos to help me make the repairs.
Your video was spot on I have a friend with a Yaris & drivers light was gone & from everything I found yours was most clear , however for some like me that jump the gun don't skip ahead and miss the push pin in wheel well. Thank You well done
Thank you so much for this video! Your instructions were perfect for a novice like myself and I had the new headlight installed in no time! So thankful, as my mechanic said they would charge me at least an hour labor to do it. $18 lightbulb and half an hour of my time and it is done. Cheers!
Well done - don't be afraid to use YT and do it yourself
Your video made all the difference for me in changing the headlights or taking it to a mechanic. The world is a better place with you in it! Your very gifted at explaining things.
Thanks Ann - Cheers from Canada!
I have a 2010 Yaris. Without this video, I would have never gotten my left headlight changed. Even with the video, it was a nightmare. Ugh. Took me forever and a day. But this video totally got me through it and saved me the money I would have otherwise been forced to give to the service center if I had not been able to change it myself. Thanks so much for making and posting this video, carquestions!
Anytime Ben - glad to help
This was extremely helpful. I would have taken hours to figure this out by myself. I replaced my front turn signal bulb and had things back together all in 20 minutes. Thank you very much.
Thanks so much for putting together this video! I had tried to change a dead headlight bulb per the manual, did not go at all. Watching your video, I went out and bought another bulb and changed both at the same time, knowing that I had to take off most of the bumper! Appreciated all the little details, made this easier than I expected! Wrangling off the light from the little neck for the bolt on each side was the hardest part, but I did it!! Thanks so much! Got it done in less than an hour! :D
Well done - keep up the good work
This video was a big help. I was able to change the headlight bulbs while the housings were in the car. This video was really helpful to show me what I was working with. Small fingers help.
Thanks for the great tutorial! I cleaned the connections and replaced the bulbs in about 40 minutes on my 2008 Toyota Yaris.
This resolved the issue with the low beams being too low and high beam indicator light not showing up on the dash board.
Thanks again!
Great Leonard and thanks for the info
thanks to your vid i managed to change the h4 on right side, with one hand without dissassemble anything. i see the good mouvment in my head and the fingers do the job !
thank you for your clear and good vid . 'hope you'll understand my "french school english"
no problem
I was going to change the sidemarker on my 2007 Yaris and thought it would be a quick job. Now I know it's going to take more tools and time than I originally thought. Dammit! Well, thanks for the video!
You'll get it and its still cheaper than taken it in
I have *zero* experience with cars but thanks to this video I swapped out the bulb with no problems. Thank you for making this!
Well done - keep fixing things
Great help, thanks. I would suggest, especially with an older vehicle, change out at least both headlights and turn signal whether they are burnt out or not. That saves having to go through the procedure 6 months down the road if another lamps burns out.
Good advice Paul -thanks
That's what I had to do with mine, change everything one time whether they're working or not, headache man
Thanks so much for making this video, I had to change the left headlight and after watching your video I did it without any problems, you explained the steps so clearly that anyone could understand.well done.
Excellent - anytime and keep fixin!
Couldn't have done it without your help, thanks!
+Ryan Leach not a problem
Thanx… I understand now why I couldn't do it before watching your video. First time I've seen that it's a pain in the neck just to change a light bubble, thanx again :-)
Thanks so much, this video made it the easiest thing in the world to change my headlight. I never would have guessed that I needed to remove half the dang bumper!
Anytime Odin
Thank you so much!!! Was scared to do it at first and had to borrow 10 mm ( rusted on the side screw) my husband was always the one changing the starters / alternators etc. But I figured this was something I could actually do!!! I’m retired from a machine operator job and used tools at work so had some experience. I learned about the push pins too. Got a tip on using a fork to pry them out evenly. You have to make the fork wider in the middle with screw driver. That helped a lot too. Your video was so helpful.
Way to go LU - keep on fixin!!
Very helpful, especially the part about the rubber around the bulb being difficult to get out. Your video gave me the confidence and the knowledge to get this job done. Thank you very much.
thanks brother! The wife just spent 45 bucks and a trip to Toyota! I wasn't home to watch your awesome "how to."
No problem - She must be a tough lady - they usually get ya for a tune up, brake check etc.
Excellent, straightforward, very helpful video. I know NOTHING about cars and did this on my first try. Thank you.
Thanks for the excellent thorough video. Just changed the burnt out daytime running light on my Yaris (not entirely smoothly b/c the bolts on the headlights were rusted out and the plastic plugs holding on the bumper had petrified and a couple snapped). This video was so well filmed and organized, made the work so easy to follow.
First time commenting on this platform. This is a really good tutorial. Honestly, I changed my parking light in no seconds without taking off the whole headlight hub, truly informative. Thank you, bud.
Anytime RVG - glad to help out - Cheers from Canada!
You, sir, are the man! NEVER would have figured this out on our own.
Anytime Deb - keep fixin
Thanks for the video! I have small hands and i still couldn't reach behind the light to fix the headlight so I had to loosen up the bumper! I changed my headlights today and everything went smoothly! Saved me a lot of money, too!
+cyndi41 Glad to be of service
+carquestions Now I have to do the other light. LOL
Great video, thank you very much.
The passenger headlight can be changed without taking away the bumper, but the other one is quite difficult and this video is exactly what I needed, I changed the driver's side within 10 minutes.
Again, thanks a lot!
Glad to hear-
just replaced the headlights. everything went smooth. great tutorial. couldn't have done it without you!
+Jacob Causey Glad to help - keep on fixin!
Great video! It shows exactly how to change the headlight the correct way. Followed the video and changed the bulb in less than ten minutes. I've tried changing without the disassembly of the front bumper and grill before and it took way longer to do and it took the scratches on my knuckles and back of my hands a week to heal! No fuss and no scratches. The only problem I encountered was the push pin on the underside of the left fender seemed to be different from the right side and it would not pop and pry out as easy as the one passenger side. Fortunately I was changing the right side headlight and there was enough flex in the bumper grill cover to access the screw hidden by the cover and to remove the headlight/marker light/turn signal light assembly.
You made me look like a heroine when I told my hubby I could change the lights by myself. Thanks for the knowledge!!
Thanks for the video! I changed the side marker on my Yaris last night. It was a pain in the ass, but I got the job done with help from your video. I had to remove just a few more screws. I think there is a difference between the hatchback and the sedan.
Great and thanks for the info Clint
Fantastic video! Watched it once through, then headed out and swapped out both headlamps and running lights in about 15 minutes total. Tried before without the grill removal and got stuck midway with the big hands thing and paid about $85 for the service store to bail me out... This was easy with instructions! Just gotta buy new plastic rivets as these get pretty old and brittle over the years.
+Brian Baxter Glad to hear it worked out for you - keep on fixin
Yes, it is quite a process - but these are great little cars, Toyota make great reliable little get-abouts. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much…I was able to change the bulb with just little effort. You’re video is a lifesaver.
Excellent - Cheers from Canada Allan!
Great video. Thank you. Best yaris headlight video on the web by far. You made it so even a novice can do this and save a lot of money. You rock!
Anytime PF - Cheers!
Thanks mate, changed my 2007 indicator bulb in about 10 mins. Appreciate the video for giving me the know how 👍
Glad it worked out for you John - Cheers!
Thank you very much for this video. I preformed this exact "operation" yesterday afternoon to install LED headlights. Virtually all I encountered was as you had shown in the video. The only real snag was around the lowest part of the headlight assembly, once you've taken out the three screws which hold it in place. At least on mine, the lowest screw entered a threaded insert on the assembly, and you had to carefully flex the plastic around the insert until it snapped completely free of the insert (without breaking). Failing this crucial step, you can't slide the headlight assembly forward and out, as you demonstrated, but once it's clear, the entire assembly is freed without difficulty. I hope this tip helps someone. Thanks again.
Thanks for the info Muroc!
You're very welcome.
Thanks for putting this out... Provided exactly what I needed to make quick work of replacing my Yaris' headlight bulb. Thanks again!
Anytime LG - BTW could you do me a favour and check out my arthritis video and let me know what you think please - I need some feedback - cheers! ua-cam.com/video/a7np4SOn1KE/v-deo.html
Best video on how to replace headlights on Toyota Yaris 2007. Thank you!!!
Anytime Bernard - Cheers from Canada
What an excellent tutorial!
Great detail. Thorough explanations. Great visual illustration and you show all the potential pitfalls we might encounter.
Thank you very much!
Anytime Jonathan
I found this video extremely helpful. I suggest that you purchase some push pins when you buy your bulbs, I had a number of broken pins from previous work that was done.
Thanks for the video, being a first timer i was able to do it within half an hour. I tried to do it without taking the whole unit off and it worked. 👍
Well done
I just changed both bright lights to my Yaris without removing the block. In the right quarter there is enough room to maneuver by hand, but on the left you have to make more effort because of the fuse that greatly limits the space. However the operation is possible, just use two fingers :)
Thanks for the video.
All tips given were great. In my opinion you don't need to totally remove the assembly, especially if you have a newer model with the wire clipped to it. Just take out the top bulb and work from there. I used shop ties to replace the push fasteners that were destroyed. You can pick up a pack at an auto parts store for like $2.50 and you will be set.
Do show a video. I have same year and... I see no bother way than taking off assembly.
jdawghome xxxx
You're easier to follow than other videos, but would help to see UP CLOSE when you're removing things. Thank you for the knowledge.
Thank you! Right on time. And mine is a 2007 model. I was trying to twist the hell out of the headlight bulb until I looked up your video and discovered the 'wire clip' holding the bulb.
Lots of people have ruined those lights by not doing it the right way
Excellent video! Even with slight variations in my 2007 Toyota Yaris I was able to swap in new headlight bulbs within an hour. Extremely helpful, thank you!
Thank you
Thought I'd be smart and replace the headlights without disassembling anything. WRONG! I don't have big hands but that's just too crazy. Followed your directions and it worked like a charm on my 2007. Many thanks for the DIY video.
Anytime - you saved money - if you did it the other way the chance of botching it costing you the whole headlight fixture goes way up
I conquered a headlight bulb replacement with the help of this video. Thank you, sir.
+Daniel Gavin Well done - in life its not just the money you make but the money you save as well that will make you wealthy
Great stuff, saved me such headache. Very easy to do, took me 20 minutes to change out both headlight bulbs and side marker. And yes I dropped a bolt in there and it is tough to get back out. Thanks!!!!!
Anytime Jeff
This was an easy job thanks to this video. So easy I was able to complete headlight replacement in about 20 minutes. Thanks for the great demonstration.
anytime Liv
Excellent explanation with lots of details. Thank you very much. You just saved me a lot of headaches. It does need a bit of elbow grease to get this done. Toyota sure didn't make it simple to change those headlight bulbs but it is still a great little and VERY reliable car worth the spending.
Anytime PL - cheers!
Great detailed video! Followed it exactly as described for the first headlight. For the second, after seeing how the clip mechanism worked, I was able to reach behind the light and replace the headlight without removing it completely. Thank you!
Glad it worked for you - Cheers from Canada!
Thank you! Had both headlights changed in 10 minutes because of this video. 👍
Really makes me miss my Jeep Wrangler. 4 screws to pull off the light cover, replace the bulb, put the light cover back on and put the screws back in. Took me less time than to drink the beer I opened to do the job. guess I'll use this video to replace ALL of the bulbs this weekend and then go look for a new (used) Jeep Wrangler. :-)
Agreed - had one myself - 99 TJ
very helpful, thanks a lot. I just watched the first part of the video and went for it ☺. my plastic rivets though were different and less easy to pull off. Total time to get the job done:30 min but I wouldn't have made it without your help!
Way to go - keep saving yourself time and money
Did you have the flat plastic rivets that are really difficult to remove? I've got a 2006 with this kind and can't figure out how to remove them without damaging the bumper cover.
Couldn't have done it without this video.
THANKS!
Thank you so much! This saved me a lot of money.....at least before I slammed the hood over my iPad that I used to watch the video....but I guess that part wasn’t in the instructions so I still owe you a big thank you! ❤️
Thank you for this video. It was super helpful. One difference on my 2007 Yaris, the bulb had a wire clip holding it in place with a small set screw. I had to loosen the set screw to remove the wire clip and then the bulb came free. My car may have been an earlier model for the 2007s and they changed it with the ones after.
You squeeze or pinch the clip and swing it out of the way - no need to take out screw
Spent a couple hours trying to get my hands in where the manual set I should have been able to. Gave up & figured I was gonna have to pay to get the lamps replaced.
. . . Thanks for the hints & help.
. . . I might add that, if one is gonna replace just one lamp, replace 'em all and all at once so as not to have to do this more than every couple thousand miles ;-)
I just got off the phone with my car repair guy and he pointed me to this video and said the exact same thing. Replace them all at once with LED equivalents and never worry about them again. You've gotta love a repair shop that lets you know how to do things for yourself. They said they would have to charge me for 2 hours of labor to change out one bulb. Was going to cost me over $200.
Exactly what I have done. One bulb was dead, but I changed both because it's a pain in the ass to take out the bumper again two months later when the other breaks.
Thank you very much for this info! I can't believe how much of a pain you have to go through just to change a burnt bulb!!!
Ya it's sure something else
Just got done changing the bulbs on my parents' '08 Yaris. Thanks for making this. It definitely helped!
Thank you so much! This video helped me tremendously! It's really awesome of you to make this video for people. I know that it takes a lot of time and energy to film and edit. So seriously, much appreciated. Used this video to replace my 2010 Yaris headlights. God bless.
Thanks - much appreciated
Very helpful. I don't know cars and was able to do it in about 30 minutes. Thanks so much.
Thanks for the video. Hit a deer and need to replace the entire headlight assembly. This is just PERFECT.
Wow - hope it helps
finally got the time (and good weather) to actually replace the headlamp assembly on mine. This is one of the most (if not the most) thorough video I have ever seen. I love the way you have pointed to the common problem that people will encounter (and I ran into most of them). Can't thank enough!!
BTW, are you a Notre Dame Alumni, too? Saw that ND patch on the shop/lab coat.
Thanks for your video. It helped to see what to expect and successfully change out the headlight on this vehicle.
Anytime Steve - cheers!
Very well done, and well- portrayed! I needed 45 mins to complete the job, but it was complicated by the pass. side screw. This is the one the bumper must be lowered to see.
It was so rusty that instead of the screw coming out it simply snapped off the plastic tab that held the speed-nut that the machine screw fastened into. I simply held the broken tab with a large pliers and removed the screw and replaced the entire housing ($55 rockauto) . The new headlamp unit had a new speednut already attached to the tab. Thanks again! VERY useful!
OH! and use the 10mm socket so much more torque on these rusty cars!
Glad it worked Tim - Cheers from Canada!
Good advice
Your advice about the quarter turn counter-clockwise was exactly what I needed for my 2005 Echo turn signal Thank you!👍🏻
Anytime Wendel - cheers from Canada!
Thanks for the video and providing a detailed explanation. It felt good to do this myself and it saved me from having to schedule time at the shop.
No problem - glad to help
Thanks! this video made my day. Got the job done, in about 30 minutes, with some technical skill, but no car experience.
If the rubber housing won't detach from the headlamp, try using the slot screwdriver off a swiss army knife (hint: they're dull compared to a regular driver) to wedge between the rubber and the lamp.
Thanks for this vid, I would have never worked out how to change the light if it was not for watching this.
The replacement was effortless with the help of this video. Thank you!!!
Thank you Car Questions for this video. I’ve changed headlights on cars but this explains in nice detail how I can do it on my Yaris.
Anytime Rey - cheers
Thank you so much for this video! Easy and clear step by step explanation. You saved me a lot of money and headache. Very much appreciated!
Thanks from France. I have a 2006 yaris and didn't untderstand how to change a headlight.
your video is great full !!!
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