2012 Lexus GS250 maintenance

7226-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (P. 852)
P. 661
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty
level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. As there is a
danger that components may be damaged, we recommend that
replacement is carried out by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Removing the engine compartment covers

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Maintenance and care
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Front
Rear
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light
Front fog light (if equipped)1
2
Back-up light (right-hand drive vehicles)
Back-up light (left-hand drive vehicles)
Rear turn signal light
Outer foot light1
2
3
4

7246-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Front fog lights (if equipped)
To allow enough working
space, turn the steering
wheel to the opposite side
of the bulb to be replaced.
Remove the 2 fender liner
clips.
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.
To take out the clips, turn the
head of the clip to unlock, then
remove by pulling.
While holding the clamp
open, pull and remove the
tabs and open the fender
liner.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Replacing light bulbs
1
2
3

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Maintenance and care
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light
bulb with the mounting, and
insert. Turn it clockwise to set.
Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the fog lights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is
leaking through the mounting.
Reinstall the fender liner
and install the clips.
Insert the clips and turn to lock.
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5
6
7

7266-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Front turn signal lights
For the left side only: To
allow enough working
space, turn the steering
wheel all the way to the
right, then remove the bolts
and take off the cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
1
2
Right sideLeft side

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Maintenance and care
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the
steps listed.
After installing the bulb base,
secure the cord with the clips
and install the cover* in its orig-
inal position.
*: For the left side only
3
4

7286-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Rear turn signal lights
Open the trunk lid and
remove the cover.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the
steps listed.
After installing the bulb base,
secure the cord with the clips
and install the cover in its origi-
nal position.
1
2
3
4

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Maintenance and care
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Back-up light
Open the trunk lid.
For the left side (vehicles
with power trunk lid only):
Pry out each side of the
trunk closer switch in turn
by inserting a screwdriver
into the base.
To prevent damage, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Remove the clips on which-
ever side you are replacing
and open the cover of the
trunk lid.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
1
2
3
4