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Left side instrument panel
(left-hand drive vehicles)Left side instrument panel
(right-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the lid. Remove the lid.
Right side instrument panel
(left-hand drive vehicles)Right side instrument panel
(right-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the lid. Remove the lid.
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Trunk
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Remove the lid.
Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuse can be removed using
the pullout tool.
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Check if the fuse is blown.
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A and B:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Type C and D:
Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Le xus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.4
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Type AType B
Type CType D
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■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. ( P. 498)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repa irer, or any reliable repairer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you us e genuine Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent overload, non-gen-
uine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use any other
object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
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Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (P. 631)
P. 457
Front turn signal light (vehicles with single-beam headlights)
Outer foot light
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on the bulb. As there is a danger that components may
be damaged, we recommend that replacement is carried out by any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Removing the engine compartment covers
Bulb locations
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2
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■Front turn signal light (vehicles with single-beam headlights)
For the left side only: Remove the
bolt and move the washer fluid
filler opening.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
Replacing light bulbs
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When installing, reverse the steps listed. After installing the bulb base, secure the cord with the clips and if replacing the left
side bulb, make sure to install the bolt fo r the washer fluid filler opening in its origi-
nal position.
■Outer foot lights
Press the upper part of the out-
side rear view mirror to tilt the
mirror face upward, and apply
protective tape to the lower part
of the mirror cover.
Insert 2 flathead screwdrivers
wrapped in protective tape, and
disconnect the tabs behind the
mirror.
Pry the mirror out toward you, dis-
connecting the 2 tabs at a time.
Work carefully, ensuring that you do
not drop the mirror.
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Right sideLeft side
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Disconnect the connectors
behind the mirror, and remove
the mirror.
When removing the thin connectors,
make sure to mark one of the con-
nectors 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.
Remove the screws and take off
the mirror cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.3
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