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Old 08-25-12 | 09:23 AM
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Default Changing puddle lights

Does anyone know a easier way to change the puddle light other then detaching the glass mirror?
Old 08-25-12 | 09:52 AM
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That's the only way.
Old 08-25-12 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by JasonChang
That's the only way.
That's not the only way. There a way you can pry the 2 pieces of the mirror apart and change it too. I'll try and find the write up....

EDIT: Here's the thread, but the pics don't seem to be working...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ts-w-pics.html

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Old 08-25-12 | 10:12 AM
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^^ thanks for telling that. My bad:/
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Originally Posted by JasonChang
^^ thanks for telling that. My bad:/
No problem, we're all here to learn things
Old 08-25-12 | 12:41 PM
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Thanks guys ^
Old 08-25-12 | 03:01 PM
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I still need help on my 09+ sides lol. The mirror is supposed to be a little different by having a tab behind it? I don't want to break it :s
Old 08-25-12 | 09:39 PM
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The mirror is super easy to remove after you do it the first time. It feels like it's going to break but if you pull up while it's tilted, it will be fine
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Hard part is getting the mirror to snap back in without breaking it. Just be super careful, using a towel or something to dissipate the pressure may help
Old 08-26-12 | 12:38 AM
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No that not only those ways, dont have to take any mirrors out, just tilted each corner and using Phillip small head to unscrew them there are 4 each mirror. After u taken all the screws out just slightly using a bit pressure to open the puddle. Do not open them too wide, only need to get the puddle light loosen then u r good to replace to LED. hope that help. ISF is the same thing but only different is taken the plastic cover in the back out completely.
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