2011 Lexus IS F headlight bulb

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13FR DOOR RH20 APower windows, outside rear view
mirrors
14AM27.5 ASmart entry & start system
15RH-IG7.5 A
Seat belts, Lexus parking assist-
sensor, automatic transmission,
seat heaters, windshield wiper de-
icer
16FR S/HTR RH15 ASeat heaters
17ECU-IG RH10 A
Power seats, smart entry & start
system, VDIM, air conditioning
system, pre-crash seat belt, electric
tilt and telescopic steering column,
power windows, navigation sys-
tem, headlights, front fog lights,
front position lights, license plate
lights, windshield washer, outside
rear view mirrors
After a fuse is replaced
If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. (P. 407)
If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
FuseAmpereCircuit

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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. For more information
about replacing other light bulbs, contact any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Preparing a replacement light bulb
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. (P. 481)
Removing the engine compartment cover
P. 367
Front bulb locations
Front fogHeadlight high
beamFront turn
signal light

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Replacing light bulbs
Headlight high beams
When replacing the bulbs:
Left-side
Remove the wire harness
clamp.
Rear bulb locations
Rear fog light Rear turn signal
Back-up light
STEP1

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IS F_EERemove the connector and turn
the bulb base counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
Bulbs other than the above
If any of the bulbs listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Headlight low and high beams (discharge bulbs)
Side turn signal lights
Stop/tail lights
Tail lights
High mounted stoplight
License plate lights
Front position lights
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When replacing the front left headlight high beam bulb
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
Water has built up inside the headlight.
Discharge headlights
If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on,
or may go out temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal
power is restored.
LED tail lights, stop/tail lights, front position lights and high mounted stop-
light
The tail lights, stop/tail lights, front position lights and high mounted stop-
light consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your
vehicle to any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional to have the light replaced.
Remove the securing bolt and move the
washer fluid filler opening to allow easy
access to the light bulbs.
After replacing the bulbs, make sure to
secure the washer fluid filler opening
with the bolt.

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CAUTION
Replacing light bulbs
Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
Do not attempt to take apart or repair the low beam headlight bulbs, con-
nectors, power supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury or death.
Discharge headlights
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, before replacing discharge headlights (includ-
ing light bulbs).
Do not touch the high-intensity discharge headlight’s high voltage socket
when the headlights are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 20000 V will be discharged and could result
in serious injury or death by electric shock.
To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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Light bulbs
A: D4S discharge bulbs B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber) D: HB3 halogen bulbs
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear) F: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsWTy p e
Exterior
Headlights
High beam
Low/high beam
60
35D
A
Front turn signal lights21C
Front fog lights55B
Side turn signal lights5C
Rear turn signal lights21C
Back-up lights16E
Rear fog lights21E
Outer foot lights5E
Interior
Vanity lights8E
Interior lights
Front
Rear
5
3E
F
Overhead courtesy lights
Front
Rear
3.8
3E
F
Front door courtesy light5E
Trunk light5F

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Alphabetical index
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First-aid kit storage belt ............347
Floor mat ...................................345
Fluid
Washer ..................................378
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............407
Switch ...................................175
Wattage .................................481
Footwell lights ...........................320
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............407
Switch ...................................175
Wattage .................................481
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light..........................428
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs ............407
Switch ...................................172
Wattage .................................481
Front seats
Adjustment .............................61
Driving position memory .......62
Seat position memory .............66
Front turn signal lights
Wattage .................................481Fuel
Capacity ............................... 474
Fuel gauge............................ 161
Fuel pump shut off system... 424
Gas station information ....... 504
Information .......................... 482
Refueling ............................... 89
Fuel door..................................... 89
Fuel filler door ............................ 89
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 424
Fuses ......................................... 393
Gas station information ............ 504
Gauges ...................................... 161
Glove box ................................. 325
Glove box light ......................... 325
Hands-free system for mobile
phone* .................................... 293
Hazard lights
Switch .................................. 416
Head restraints
Adjusting .............................. 68
Headlight cleaner...................... 179F
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
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