2004 Lexus ES330 head light

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Good
Blown
If the headlights or other electrical components do not
work and the blade type fuses are O.K., check the
cartridge type fuses. If any of the cartridge type fuses are
blown, they must be replaced.
If there is an overload in the circuits from the battery, the fuses
are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is
damaged.
CAUTION
Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent for
replacement. Never install an ordinary wire Ð even for
a temporary fix. This may cause extensive damage and
possibly a fire.

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CHECKING THE HEADLIGHT AIM
(vehicles with discharge headlight)

1Vertical movement adjusting bolt 1
2Vertical movement adjusting bolt 2
Before checking the headlight aim:
1. Be sure that the body around the headlight is not deformed.
2. Park the vehicle on a level spot.
3. The driver gets into the driver's seat and puts the vehicle in
a state readying for a driving (with a full tank).
4. Bounce the vehicle several times.
Adjusting the vertical aiming
1. Turn the vertical movement adjusting bolt 1 in either
direction using a Phillips-head screwdriver. At this time, keep
the turning direction and number of turns in mind.

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2. Turn the vertical movement adjusting bolt 2 the same
number of turns and in the same direction as step 1 using a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
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
To prevent burning yourself, do not replace the light
bulbs while they are hot.
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.
Vehicles with discharge headlights Ð
Do not touch the high voltage socket when the
headlight turns on. 20000 V is momentarily
generated and may cause severe injury by electric
shock.
Do not disassemble, repair or take apart the headlight
bulbs, connector, power supply circuits and rotated
components. Or you may be injured by electric
shocks. Call your dealer when the headlights fail to
work or have to be replaced or disposed of.

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NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
The inside of the lens of exterior lights such as headlights may
temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in
a car wash. This is not a problem because the fogging is
caused by the temperature difference between the outside and
inside of the lens, just like the windshield fogged up in the rain.
However, if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the
lens, or if there is water pooled inside the light, contact your
Lexus dealer.LIGHT LOCATION

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Light Bulbs Bulb No. W Type
1Headlights (high beam) 9005 60 A
2Headlights (low beam)
Discharge bulbs
Halogen bulbs---
---35
55B
C
3Parking lights --- 5 E
4Front side marker lights 194 3.8 E
5Fog lights --- 55 D
6Front turn signal lights --- 21 E