2012 Lexus GS250 maintenance

7306-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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Outer foot lights
Press the upper part of the
outside rear view mirror to
tilt the mirror face upward,
and apply protective tape to
the lower part of the mirror
cover.
Insert 2 flathead screw-
drivers wrapped in protec-
tive tape, and disconnect the
tabs behind the mirror.
Prize the mirror out toward you,
disconnecting the tabs 2 at a
time.
Work carefully, ensuring that
you do not drop the mirror.
Disconnect the connectors
behind the mirror, and
remove the mirror.
When removing the thin con-
nectors, make sure to mark one
of the connectors with a piece of
tape, to avoid mixing them up
when reinstalling.
Work carefully, ensuring that
you do not drop the mirror.
When handling the mirror, do
not touch the parts applied with
grease.
The number of connectors
equipped differs by vehicle
specification.
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7326-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Remove the screws and take
off the mirror cover.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
After installing the new
bulb, secure the socket to
the light body.
When inserting the socket, align
the marks printed on the light
body and the socket.
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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Install the visor cover on the
mirror frame, secure it with
a screw, and install the side
turn signal light and outer
foot light.
Use only the screw position
shown in the illustration.
Side turn signal light: Align the
tabs on the light and the cover
and install.
Outer foot light: Interlock the
tabs in the groove of the light
body with those on the cover,
and secure.
Disconnect the tabs, and
separate the top and bottom
of the rear side cover of the
mirror.
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7346-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Install the cover of the back
end of the mirror, installing
the lower side and the upper
side in that order.
When installing the lower side
of the cover, insert the side turn
signal light pin into the hole in
the cover.
Secure the cover with
screws and reconnect the
connectors back together.
Secure the cords by returning
them to the hooks as they were.
Align the tabs, and secure
the mirror by pushing in
each diagonally-opposite
pair of tabs in order.
Make sure to insert the tabs in
order as shown in the illustra-
tion, and push them in until a
click is heard.
If you do not hear the click, do
not force the tabs in. Instead,
remove the mirror and check
that the tabs are aligned.
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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Headlights
Front position lights and daytime running lights
Side turn signal lights
Stop/tail lights
Tail lights
Rear fog light
High mounted stoplight
License plate lights
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 light bulbs
The lights other than the headlights, front fog lights (if equipped), front turn
signal lights, rear turn signal lights, back-up light and outer foot lights each
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.
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 have built up on the inside of the lens.
Water has built up inside the headlight.
When replacing light bulbs
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7366-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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. Failure 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.
While the headlights are turned on, and
for a short time after they have been
turned off, metal components at the rear
of the headlight assembly will be
extremely hot. To prevent burns, do not
touch these metal components until you
are certain they have cooled down.
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CAUTION
Discharge headlights
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional before replacing the discharge headlights
(including light bulbs).
Do not touch the discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when the head-
lights are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 30000 V will be discharged and could result
in death or serious injury by electric shock.
Do not attempt to take apart or repair the headlight bulbs, connectors,
power supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and death or serious injury.
To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.
NOTICE
When replacing the outer foot lights
If the front window is stopping you from conducting the replace operation
properly, open the window on the side you are working on to allow you
enough space to work. Continuing the operation without giving yourself
enough space to work could lead you to scratch the vehicle.