Lexus ES: Light bulbs

You may replace the following bulb by yourself. Before replacing, check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. As there is a danger that components may be damaged, we recommend that replacement is carried out by your Lexus dealer.

Bulb location

1. Front turn signal lights (vehicles with single-beam headlights)
2. Front side marker lights (vehicles with single-beam headlights)

■ Bulbs that need to be replaced by your Lexus dealer

• Headlights
• Parking lights and daytime running lights
• Front turn signal lights (vehicles with triple-beam headlights)
• Front side marker lights (vehicles with triple-beam headlights)
• Cornering lights
• Side turn signal lights
• Outer foot lights
• Tail lights
• Stop lights
• Rear turn signal lights
• Rear side marker lights
• Back-up lights
• High mounted stoplight
• License plate lights

■LED lights The lights other than the front turn signal lights (vehicles with single-beam headlights) and front side marker lights (vehicles with single-beam headlights) each consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the light replaced.

■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer for more information in the following situations:

• Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
• Water has built up inside the headlight.

Replacing light bulb

■ Front turn signal lights (vehicles with single-beam headlights)/front side marker lights (vehicles with single-beam headlights)

1. To ensure enough space to perform work, turn the steering wheel to rotate the front wheel away from the bulb to be replaced. Remove the fender liner clip.

Turn the steering wheel to the left when replacing the right side light bulb, and turn the steering wheel to the right when replacing the left side light bulb.

2. To protect the front bumper from being damaged, apply protective tape around the clips as shown in the illustration.

Use masking tape, etc. Do not use duct tape, as it may leave residue or damage the paint when removed.

3. Insert a flathead screwdriver between the front bumper and fender liner and then separate the front bumper from the fender liner.

To separate the front bumper from the fender liner, pry up the fender liner while pulling the front bumper outward as shown in the illustration.

4. Pull back the fender liner and turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

1. Front turn signal lights
2. Front side marker lights

5. Remove the light bulb.

6. Install a new light bulb then install the bulb base to the light unit by inserting it and turning the bulb base clockwise.

After installing the light bulb, turn on the front turn signal light to visually check that there is no light leaking from the bulb base.

7. Return the fender liner to its original position, and install the clip.

Make sure that the fender liner is correctly positioned on the inner side of the front bumper.

8. Engage the clips to the front bumper to install the fender liner, and then remove the protective tape.

WARNING

■Replacing light bulb

• Turn off the light. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning off the light.

  The bulb become very hot and may cause burns.

• Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.

  Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.

• Fully install light bulb and any parts used to secure it. Failure to do so may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the light unit. This may damage the light or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

■To prevent damage or fire

• Make sure bulb is fully seated and locked.
• Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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