'04 Camry headlights for '05 version - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

uga31 · 11-25-2004, 01:48 PM

Does anyone know if I can switch '04 Camry headlights to the new '05 version? The '05 version looks sportier on a SE.

xpeed · 11-25-2004, 01:59 PM

Yeah you can. They're......$129 I believe. For the SE Sport trim blacked in headlights. I'm gonna get those and replace my 2005 LE headlights.

Fresco Bob · 11-25-2004, 02:01 PM

^you can just paint em, thad be a lot cheaper. khanndom(sp) did that on his gen5, cause hes got an xle, but like yourself he wanted the black housing

xpeed · 11-25-2004, 02:04 PM

I'm too lazy to do it myself. I rather have it already made. Install it in ten minutes and I'm done. No mess and injuries.

Mosquito · 11-25-2004, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by xpeed

Yeah you can. They're......$129 I believe. For the SE Sport trim blacked in headlights. I'm gonna get those and replace my 2005 LE headlights.

Do you know for sure that you can swap 05 headlights into 04?

xmikeyx · 11-25-2004, 03:33 PM

It probably won't be an easy swap. First of all, the 02-04's have headlights where the DRL's and the highbeams are the same bulb. In the 05's, the DRL's and the highbeams are separate and use their own bulbs. To swap 04 headlights with 05, expect do work on the wiring. The size of the 02-04 headlights might also be different from the 05's because of the added bulb and the refreshed grill.

xpeed · 11-25-2004, 04:14 PM

No, the size are the same, as for the wirings, there's no difference. My dad has the 03-04 Camry and I have the 05' Camry. I've checked. The headlights are the same size. The bulbs in other hands, are switched around. The turning signal bulb are now towards the inside of the headlights not like the 03-04 Camry which has it on the outside.As for the DRL and highbeams are in the same place. If you don't believe me, you can contact your local toyota dealers.

xpeed · 11-25-2004, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mosquito

Do you know for sure that you can swap 05 headlights into 04?

I did. It tried it with my Dad's 03-04 Camry and I my 05' Camry. I switched it to see if it'll fit, and yes, it's a exact fit. *Of course, I took it off and put it back on my camry* I like the new headlight design.

Mosquito · 11-25-2004, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by xpeed

I did. It tried it with my Dad's 03-04 Camry and I my 05' Camry. I switched it to see if it'll fit, and yes, it's a exact fit. *Of course, I took it off and put it back on my camry* I like the new headlight design.

ok, thanks...BTW did you try to switch the grille to see if you can switch that? it doesn't seem it would fit but I didn't think the headlights would either since they seem a bit sleeker

xpeed · 11-26-2004, 02:41 AM

It seems that way huh? Actually, it looks sleeker because of the three front bulbs in front. But, it should fit. Same measure and bolt on fit. The grill in other hand....not sure, haven't tried and I'm not gonna to.....it should fit. The Front bumper of the car haven't changed much in dimension.

uga31 · 11-26-2004, 11:22 AM

Awesome! So can I just go to my local Toyota Dealer and order the '05 headlights?

xpeed · 11-26-2004, 12:02 PM

Yup. They're not as much. Only $129 (it can differ at other dealers) THe taillights in the other hand, they're pricey. You would rather buy the TRD Exhaust instead of the taillights.

04sev6camry · 11-28-2004, 10:29 PM

hey xpeed, could u please check and see if the tail lights from the 05 fit on your dads car please? if they do i think santa might visit me early and i might get the headlights and taillights of an 05 for my 04. thanks

xpeed · 11-28-2004, 10:42 PM

Why? I'm pretty sure it'll fit. The body molding of the 2005 camry hasn't changed from the 03-04s. It'll fit.

04sev6camry · 11-28-2004, 10:46 PM

just curious, i dont want to buy it and then it not fit.