LEXUS RX350L 2019 Owners Manual

6307-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350/RX350L_U
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( P. 705)
 P. 134
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yo urself. 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
Canceling the power back door system

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Maintenance and care
RX350/RX350L_U
■Front
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light (vehicles with single-beam headlights)
Front side marker light (vehic les with single-beam headlights)1
2

6327-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350/RX350L_U
■Rear
Back-up light
Rear turn signal light (vehicles with single-beam headlights)1
2

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Maintenance and care
RX350/RX350L_U
■Front side marker lights (vehicles with single-beam 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 3 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.
When removing a fender liner clip,
use a flathead screwdriver to pry the
center portion out and then remove
the whole clip.
Pull back the fender liner until the
connector is visible.
Partially remove the fender liner
and turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise and remove it.
Replacing light bulbs
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6347-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350/RX350L_U
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb and then
install the bulb base to the light
unit by inserting it and turning it
clockwise.
After installing th e bulb base, wiggle
it lightly to make sure it is securely
installed and turn the lights on to
visually check that there is no light
leaking from betw een the bulb base
and light unit.
Reinstall the fender liner and
install the 3 fender liner clips.
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6357-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX350/RX350L_U
■Front turn signal lights (vehicles with single-beam 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 3 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.
When removing a fender liner clip,
use a flathead screwdriver to pry the
center portion out and then remove
the whole clip.
Pull back the fender liner until the
connector is visible.
Partially remove the fender liner
and turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise and remove it.
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6367-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350/RX350L_U
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb and then
install the bulb base to the light
unit by inserting it and turning it
clockwise.
After installing th e bulb base, wiggle
it lightly to make sure it is securely
installed and turn on the turn signal
lights to visually check that there is no
light leaking from between the bulb
base and light unit.
Reinstall the fender liner and
install the 3 fender liner clips.
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Maintenance and care
RX350/RX350L_U
■Rear turn signal lights (vehicles with single-beam headlights)
Open the back door and apply
protective tape to the vehicle
body around the taillight.
Use masking tape, etc. Do not use
duct tape, as it may leave residue or
damage the paint when removed.
Using a flathead screwdriver,
remove the cover.
To prevent scratching the vehicle,
wrap the tip of the flathead screw-
driver with a cloth, etc.
Remove the 2 screws.
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6387-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350/RX350L_U
Remove the taillight unit. Attach 2 long pieces of mask-
ing tape to the taillight unit and
fold the excess in half.
Hold the folded portion and
pull it toward the rear of the
vehicle to remove the light unit.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise and remove it.
Remove the light bulb.4
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7
Maintenance and care
RX350/RX350L_U
Install a new light bulb and then
install the bulb base to the light
unit by inserting it and turning it
clockwise.
After installing the bulb base, wiggle
it lightly to make sure it is securely
installed and turn on the rear turn sig-
nal lights to visually check that there
is no light leaking from between the
bulb base and light unit.
Install the light unit.
Align the tabs and push the light unit
toward the front of the vehicle to
install it.
Install the 2 screws.
Install the cover.
Remove the protective tape.
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