2015 Lexus GX460 Owner's Manual

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Headlight aim
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of gasoline 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.
Vertical movement adjusting bolts
1
2
Before checking the headlight aim
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2
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Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, turn bolt A in either direction.
Remember the turning direction and the number of turns.
Turn bolt B the same number of turns
and in the same direction as step .
If the headlight cannot be adjusted using
this procedure, take the vehicle to your
Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
Adjusting the headlight aim
1
XLeft-hand sideXRight-hand side
2
1
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Light bulbs
Check the wattage and color of the light bulb being replaced. (
→P. 5 7 1 )
→ P. 4 5 6
■Front
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement seems diffi-
cult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus
dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Removing the engine compartment covers
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light
Headlight high beam1
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■Rear
Rear turn signal light
Back-up lightRear side marker light
Running board lights1
2
3
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■Headlight high beams
Turn the cover counterclockwise.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while pull-
ing the lock release.
Replacing light bulbs
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2
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Replace the light bulb, and install
the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with
the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to check
that it is not loose, turn the headlights
on once and visually confirm that no
light is leaking through the mounting.
When installing the cover, conduct in reverse.
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5
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■Front turn signal lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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2
3
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■Rear turn signal lights and rear side marker lightsOpen the back door.
XLeft-hand side
Remove the bolts and lamp assem-
bly.
XRight-hand side Remove the bolts.
Close the back door half way
and remove the lamp assem-
bly.
1
1
2
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