2011 Lexus IS220d headlight bulb

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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. 552)
Removing the engine compartment cover
P. 407
Front bulb locations
Headlight low beam
(halogen bulb)Front position
Headlight high

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Replacing light bulbs
Headlight low beams (vehicles with halogen bulbs)
Release the lock and remove
the cover.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Rear bulb locations
Rear fog lightRear turn signal
Back-up light
STEP1
STEP2

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IS250/220d/200d_EEUnplug the connector while
pulling the lock release.
Headlight high beams (vehicles with halogen headlights)
Release the lock and remove
the cover.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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IS250/220d/200d_EEHeadlight high beams (vehicles with discharge headlights)
Turn the cover counterclock-
wise and remove it.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pulling the lock release.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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IS250/220d/200d_EEFront position lights (vehicles with halogen headlights)
Release the lock and remove
the cover.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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IS250/220d/200d_EETurn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
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 high and low beams (discharge bulbs)
Front fog lights
Front turn signal lights
Side turn signal lights
Stop/tail lights
Tail lights
High mounted stoplight
License plate lights
Daytime running lights
Front position lights (vehicles with discharge headlights)
STEP2
STEP3

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When replacing the front left headlight and front position light bulbs
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 equipped)
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 side turn signal lights, tail lights, stop/tail lights, high mounted stop-
light, license plate lights and front position lights (vehicles with discharge
headlights)
The side turn signal lights, tail lights, stop/tail lights, high mounted stop-
light, license plate lights and front position lights (vehicles with discharge
headlights) 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 headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
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.
Discharge headlights (if equipped)
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.
Do not attempt to take apart or repair the low beam discharge headlight
bulbs, connectors, power supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury or death.
To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.