1997 Lexus ES300 headlight bulb

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SECTION 6 ± 4
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical components
Specifications 218
Checking battery operation 222
Battery recharging precautions 226
Checking and replacing the blade type fuses 227
Checking the cartridge type fuses 229
Adding washer fluid 230
Checking the headlight aim 231
Replacing light bulbs 232

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
232


Arrow head Acceptable range
Horizontal movement gauge: The arrow head should not
deviate by more than one mark to either side of the gauge.
If the error is over the value specified above, take the vehicle
to your Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
The illustration on the following pages show the locations of
light bulbs. If it is necessary to replace a bulb, take your
vehicle to your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Use bulbs
with the bulb numbers and wattage ratings given in the table.
CAUTION!
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
require special handling. They can burst or shatter
if scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its
plastic or metal case. Do not touch the glass part of
a bulb with bare hands.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
233 LIGHT LOCATION
Light Bulbs Bulb No. W Type

Headlights (high
beam)9005 65 A
Headlights (low
and high beam)H7 55 B
Front turn signal
and parking lights1157NA 27/8 D
Fog lights H3 55 C
Light Bulbs Bulb No. W Type
High mounted
stoplightÐ21E
Rear side marker
lightsW5W 5 E
Tail and stop lights Ð 21/5 E
Tail lights W5W 5 E
License plate lights W5W 5 E
Back±up lights Ð 21 E
Rear turn signal
lightsÐ21E