bulb LEXUS NX300h 2015 User Guide

5437-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
NX300h_U_OM78007U Install the bulb base. Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with
the mounting, and insert. Turn it
clockwise to set.
Confirm the installation of the
bulb base. Shake the bulb base gently to check
that it is not loose, turn the headlight
high beams on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
Install the cover and turn it clock-
wise. Align the of the cover to the
positioning mark of the lamp body
and insert and turn it.
There is the positioning mark on
the outer side of the light unit. 7
8
9

5457-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
NX300h_U_OM78007U ■
Front side marker light (bulb type)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.■
Front turn signal lights (bulb type)
Open the hood and remove the cover for engine compartment cover.
(  P. 500, 503)
Remove the cover.
Push the center of the clip.
Remove the clip and cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise. 1
2
3
1
2
1
2
3

546 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
NX300h_U_OM78007U Remove the light bulb.
Replace the light bulb.
Turn clockwise and set the bulb
base.
Attach the clip to the cover.
Push up on the center of the
clip.
Attach the clip. 4
5
6
7
1
2

548 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
NX300h_U_OM78007U Remove the light unit.
Attach 2 long pieces of the
masking tape and fold the
excess portion over in half.
Hold the section folded in half,
pull toward the rear of the lens
and remove.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb. 4
1
2
5
6

5497-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
NX300h_U_OM78007U Replace the light bulb.
Turn clockwise and set the bulb
base. Confirm that cable is fixed to the tab.
Set the light unit.
Align the light unit with the 2
tabs on the rear bumper.
Push the light unit forward
while pushing A. Confirm that the grommet fits into
the bolt installation hole on the
light unit. 37
Ta b38
Grommet ATa b
Ta b9
1
2

550 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
NX300h_U_OM78007U Install the 2 bolts.
Install the cover.
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Back-up lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover. Press down on the notch on the
cover and remove the cover.
It is recommended for safeguarding
to wrap the tip of the screwdriver
with a cloth, etc., in order to prevent
scratches to the vehicle.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise. 10
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1
2

5517-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
NX300h_U_OM78007U Remove the light bulb.
Replace the light bulb, and install
the bulb base.
Install the back door cover Align the 2 tabs on the cover and
install. 3
4
5

552 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
NX300h_U_OM78007U ■
Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Lexus
dealer. ●
Headlight low beams ●
Headlight high beams (LED type) ●
Front turn signal lights (LED type) ●
Parking lights and Daytime running lights ●
Front fog lights ●
Front side marker lights (LED type) ●
Side turn signal lights ●
Stop/tail lights ●
Rear side marker lights ●
High mounted stoplight ●
License plate lights ●
Outer foot lights ■
After replacing the bulbs
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LED lights
The headlight low beams, headlight high beams (LED Type), front turn signal lights (LED
Type), parking lights, daytime running lights, front fog lights, front side marker lights (LED
Type), side turn signal lights, rear side ma rker lights, stop/tail lights, rear side marker
lights, high mounted stoplight and license plate lights, outer foot lights consist of a num-
ber of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have
the light replaced. ■
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer for mo re information in the following situations:●
Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.●
Wa t e r h a s b u i l t u p i n side the headlight.■
When replacing light bulbs
 P. 5 3 6After removing the engine compartment cover,
return the cover to original position with the
clips.
Insert
Press 1
2

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Maintenance and care
NX300h_U_OM78007U WA R N I N G ■
Replacing light bulbs ●
Be sure to stop the hybrid system and 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. When it is unavoid-
able to hold the glass portion, use and ho ld with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, 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 head-
lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.●
Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric circuits or
component parts.
Doing so may result in death or se rious injury due to electric shock.■
To prevent damage or fire ●
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked. ●
Check the wattage of the bulb before installin g to prevent heat damage.

6179-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
NX300h_U_OM78007U Light bulbs Light bulbs Bulb No. W Ty p e
Exterior Headlights
High beam (halogen bulbs)
* 9005 60 A
Front side marker lights
* W5W 5 C
Front turn signal lights (bulb
type)
* 585
(WY21W) 21 B
Rear turn signal lights 585
(WY21W) 21 B
Back-up lights 921
(W16W) 16 C
Interior Vanity lights  8 C
Luggage compartment light  5 D
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
B: Wedge base bulbs (amber) C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
D: Double end bulbs
* : If equipped