Lexus ES manuals

Lexus ES: Checking and replacing fuses

If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.

Checking and replacing fuses

1. Turn the power switch off.

2. Open the Fuse box cover.

Engine compartment: type A fuse box

Push the tab in and lift the lid off.

Lexus ES. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Engine compartment: type B fuse box

Push the tab in and lift the lid off.

Lexus ES. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Driver's side instrument panel

Push the tab in and remove the lid.

Make sure to push the tab in during removal or installation.

Lexus ES. Do-it-yourself maintenance

3. Remove the fuse with the pullout tool.

Only type A fuses can be removed using the pullout tool.

Lexus ES. Do-it-yourself maintenance

4. Check if the fuse is blown.

Type A and B: Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.

Type C: Contact your Lexus dealer.

Type A

Lexus ES. Do-it-yourself maintenance

  1. Normal fuse
  2. Blown fuse

Type B

Lexus ES. Do-it-yourself maintenance

  1. Normal fuse
  2. Blown fuse

Type C

Lexus ES. Do-it-yourself maintenance

  1. Normal fuse
  2. Blown fuse

■After a fuse is replaced

■If there is an overload in a circuit The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.

■When replacing light bulbs Lexus recommends that you use genuine Lexus products designed for this vehicle.

Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable.

WARNING

■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.

NOTICE

■Before replacing fuses Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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