SILVRLININ

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I've searched via google for a DIY specific to cluster removal for the blinking AFS without any success.

I figured I would prepare myself while waiting for my new pair of LED headlamps and take the plunge with this DIY.

Step 1: Prepare the following tools


Step 2:
Gently pry apart the side panel. There should be 3 clips that secure it in place


Step 3:
Gently pry apart the following panel


Step 4:
Using a phillips head screwdriver, un-screw the 2 screws (1 on each side beside steering column) to which hold the cluster in place


Step 5:
Using a phillips head stubby screwdriver, un-screw the 2 screws located on top of the black cluster frame


Step 6:
Gently pry apart black cluster frame surrounding the cluster. Once you're able to get a grip, pull out gently with your fingers


Step 7:
This is an opportunity to clean that hard to reach area. Use a damp cloth





Step 8:
Remove cluster lens. There are 6 tabs that secure it in place 2 on top, 2 top corners and 2 on each bottom corner. Locate these tabs and pull apart gently.

Clean the cluster lens


Step 9:
Cut a 1mm square piece of electrical tape and cover the blinking AFS. Be very careful as the cluster easily scratches / smudges


OPTION 2: Remove cluster and lens, unplug 2 wires and tape or remove led for AFS as shown





Step 10:
Piece everything back together. The most difficult part of this DIY is putting the lens back onto the cluster. Please be very careful not to scratch or break any tabs






I hope this DIY answers all the questions that have been rattling in the heads of the new owners of the 2011 / 2012 LED headlamps. Enjoy!!!

Please note: I take no responsibility for damages to your vehicle as a result of this DIY...Good Luck!

greg0126

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You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. Thanks for posting this!

NimaM

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God bless you!

Marexus

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Couldnt you just remove the cluster and remove the light bulb that illuminates the afs light? Black electrical tape seems ghetto

ohiois350

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thanks for the great DIY cluster remove thing, but I think it is easy way just remove the afs fuse below the driver knee I know if remove the afs fuse is will stop the auto level function too, but I don't care about that auto level thing, so many car out there has HID light without auto level or AFS thing, this way is the easiest way to remove the blinking light

149MAX

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If I ever get those lights will you help me on my dash? LOL ill let you borrow my wheels maybe hahaha

pchan0

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Steve,

I posted the DIY some time ago,

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6907802-post408.html

http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/...blog/24733011/

Where are you going to go to get the DRL turned off?

SILVRLININ

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Thank you Greg. I'm hoping that my lights just bolt in like yours



Personal preference...your call

Thanks. Again it's based on personal preference. I personally like my auto-level

Sure I will borrow your wheels and help you with your dash

Your post didn't show up on google search . With regards to the DRL's..I was planning to just unplug them as I currently have LED DRL's in there already anyway (no high beam). The bi-xenon and soon to be retro-fitted fogs will provided more than enough vision when driving up north to cottage country.

However, I know someone that will most likely disable the DRL for me If I choose to go that route. I will keep you in the loop.

GilIS250

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Thanks for the DIY ... I don't have the 11+ headlights but the AFS light has been bugging me for the past three days that I got IS350 put on the car

Joe Z

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Nice thread....

I'm just wondering....

Why didn't you remove the full gauge cluster and then place the black tape on the back side of the flashing icon...??

You went through 95% of removing the parts to remove the cluster and lense..

All you had to do was fully remove the cluster from car, remove lense, detach gauge cluster & black backing plate and finally place black tape on the other side..
(either over the icon image or over the led)

Your way works fine, but you can still see the Black Tape..

Just my .02 cents...

~ Joe Z

F-LEX350

Hi,

How did you put those vinyl stickers in the audio control? Did you remove the air bag? Thanks

SILVRLININ

iTrader: (5)

I honestly went in blind ...I've updated my DIY to show an option 2, which entails what you just mentioned above. Thanks for the FYI Joe

JoshIS408

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took the words right out of my mouth. I did this a year ago when I first got my headlights. I blocked the circular housing on the face plate where the light emits, rather than blocking the led itself.

Note: if you remove the led, half of those leds will not turn on as they are all daisy chained together.

SuprFleaJQ

Just wanted to say thanks to the OP for this informative post. I just installed my 2012 headlights, so getting to the cluster to cover the blinking AFS light was a must

castepatri

LOL ill let you borrow my wheels maybe ha