2013 Lexus IS300h turn signal

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Maintenance and care
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (P. 572)
Front
Vehicles with discharge headlights
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. As there is a danger that com-
ponents 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
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light
Halogen front fog light (if equipped)1
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4807-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Vehicles with LED headlights
Rear
Halogen front fog light (if equipped)
Front turn signal light1
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Back-up light (right-hand drive vehicles)
Back-up light (left-hand drive vehicles)
Rear turn signal light
Outer foot light1
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Maintenance and care
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Front turn signal lights (vehicles with discharge headlights)
To ensure enough space to per-
form work, turn the steering
wheel to rotate the front wheel
away from 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 lower clip, turn
the head of the clip to unlock it,
then remove it by pulling.
Unfasten the clamp, and pull
back the fender liner.
When unfastening the clamp,
wrap the tip of the screwdriver
with tape to protect the vehicle
from damage.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
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4847-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.
After installing the light bulb,
turn on the front turn signal light
to visually check that there is no
light leaking from the bulb base.
Reinstall the fender liner, fas-
ten the clamp and install the 2
clips.
Install the lower clip by inserting
it with the clip groove held verti-
cally straight.
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Maintenance and care
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Front turn signal lights (vehicles with LED headlights)
For the left side only: Pinch
the clip to remove the washer
fluid filler opening.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.
After installing the light bulb,
turn on the front turn signal light
to visually check that there is no
light leaking from the bulb base.
After replacing the left side bulb, install the washer fluid filler open-
ing to its original position.
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4867-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Rear turn signal lights
Open the trunk, and remove
the 2 covers and 2 screws.
When removing the cover, wrap
the tip of the screwdriver with
tape to protect the vehicle from
damage.
Push and pull the light unit
toward the rear of the vehicle
as shown in the illustration to
remove it.
Apply protective tape to the
peripheral of the light unit instal-
lation surface on the vehicle body,
such as the rear bumper, to protect
the vehicle from damage.
Pushing on the portion A in the
illustration toward the rear of the
vehicle will make disengagement
of the tabs easier.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
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Maintenance and care
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.
After installing the light bulb,
turn on the rear turn signal light to
visually check that there is no
light leaking from the bulb base.
Align the tabs and push the
light unit toward the front of
the vehicle to install it.
Remove the protective tape
applied to the peripheral of the
light unit installation surface on
the vehicle body.
Install the 2 screws and 2 covers.
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4917-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
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.
Align the tabs on the side turn
signal light unit and the cover and
install it.
Interlock the groove of the outer
foot light unit with the tabs on the
cover and secure it.
After installing the outer foot
light unit, turn on the outer foot
light to visually check that there
is no light leaking from the bulb
base.
Disconnect the tabs, and sepa-
rate the top and bottom of the
outer cover of the mirror.
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