2012 Lexus GX460 headlight bulb

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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 523
• Glove box .................................... 525
• Console box ................................ 526
• Coin holder................................. 528
• Bottle holders/door pockets .......................................... 529
• Cup holders................................ 530
• Auxiliary boxes.......................... 533
3-7. Other interior features Cool box ......................................... 535
Sun visors........................................ 538
Vanity mirror .................................. 539
Clock ................................................ 540
Conversation mirror.................... 541
Power outlet (12 V DC) ............ 542
Power outlet (120 V AC) ......... 544
Heated steering wheel............... 549
Seat heaters and ventilators ..... 551
Armrest ............................................ 554
Coat hooks .................................... 555
Floor mat.......................................... 556
Luggage compartment features......................................... 558
Garage door opener.................. 567
Compass.......................................... 575
Safety Connect ............................ 580 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 588
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 593
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 596
General maintenance ............... 598
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 602
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 603
Hood ................................................ 608
Engine compartment................. 609
Tires ................................................... 628
Tire inflation pressure................. 635
Wheels ............................................. 639
Air conditioning filter.................. 642
Electronic key battery ................ 644
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 647
Headlight aim (vehicles with low beam halogen bulbs) ............... 660
Light bulbs ....................................... 662
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 588
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .............. 593 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements........................ 596
General maintenance .......... 598
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................... 602
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ........................... 603
Hood .......................................... 608
Engine compartment ........... 609
Tires............................................ 628
Tire inflation pressure........... 635
Wheels ...................................... 639
Air conditioning filter ........... 642
Electronic key battery.......... 644
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................... 647
Headlight aim (vehicles with low beam
halogen bulbs)...................... 660
Light bulbs................................ 662

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ItemsParts and tools
Fuses(→ P. 6 4 7 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Headlight aim ( →P. 660)• Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs (→ P. 6 6 2 )
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Power steering fluid level (→ P. 6 2 1 )
• Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON® II or III
•Rag or paper towel
• Clean funnel
Radiator and condenser ( →P. 6 1 8 )
Tire inflation pressure ( →P. 6 3 5 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( →P. 6 2 7 )
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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Headlight aim (vehicles with low beam halogen bulbs)∗
∗: If equipped
■ Vertical movement adjustment bolts
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
■ Before checking the headlight aim
Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of gas and the area around
the headlight is not deformed.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Sit in the driver’s seat.
Bounce the vehicle several times.
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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement
seems difficult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■ Prepare a replacement light bulb
Check the wattage and color of the light bulb being replaced.
(→ P. 763)
■ Remove the engine compartment cover
→ P. 6 1 0
■ Front bulb locations
Headlight low beam
(halogen bulb)
Headlight high beam
and daytime running lights
Parking/front side marker light
Front turn signal light
Fog light

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight low beams (vehicles with halogen bulbs)
Turn the cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
■Rear bulb locations
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Rear side marker light
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Headlight high beams and daytime running lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while push-
ing the lock release.
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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)Remove the light bulb.
■ Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your
Lexus dealer.
●Headlight low beams (high-intensity discharge bulbs)
● Side turn signal lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Stop/tail lights
● License plate light
● Outer foot light
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