3rd Gen Front Headlight
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3rd Gen Front Headlight
Trying to change out my front driver side headlight bulb, cannot seem to access the bulb.
After removing the plastic cover to the engine, and then removing the funnel for the windshield wiper fluid, I have encountered an issue. I assume this is a metal cover that can be removed, but before trying just want to make sure (See picture attachment)
After removing the plastic cover to the engine, and then removing the funnel for the windshield wiper fluid, I have encountered an issue. I assume this is a metal cover that can be removed, but before trying just want to make sure (See picture attachment)
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P.s. I have an appointment for service tomorrow but from the service rep on the phone it seems that this is not covered under Lexus care or the power train warranty. I will hopefully fight them on this tomorrow, but in case I would like to know how to change this myself
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When I replaced my LED headlights with a used ebay one due to a pigeon collision, the only things I were able to replace was the turn signal bulb, and the ballasts (i think they're ballasts) as the ebay one didn't have any.
#5
CAUTION!!!
do not touch that metal box! that's an HID ballast. You can be seriously injured or even fatally electrocuted if you touch it while it's on or if you open it up and try to jerk it around. That is not your typical "imma change a light bulb" light bulb. Extreme caution needs to be used.
You shouldn't have to remove the headlight to change an HID bulb. It may be a tight fit but usually workable. To access the bulb: It's usually a plastic cover that latches and you twist the plug counter clockwise to unseat it from the bulb then the bulb is held in using a spring loaded clip.
do not touch that metal box! that's an HID ballast. You can be seriously injured or even fatally electrocuted if you touch it while it's on or if you open it up and try to jerk it around. That is not your typical "imma change a light bulb" light bulb. Extreme caution needs to be used.
You shouldn't have to remove the headlight to change an HID bulb. It may be a tight fit but usually workable. To access the bulb: It's usually a plastic cover that latches and you twist the plug counter clockwise to unseat it from the bulb then the bulb is held in using a spring loaded clip.
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From what it looks like, the ballast seems to cover the light bulb. Also, the stealership wants 250 to change it. Anyone have any idea how to get to the bulb on the 3rd gens?
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The Ballast on HID housing is a two in one type thing. It is a Ballast and a cover for the housing as well.
turn the ballast counterclockwise i believe like a bulb/cover and the whole thing should sorta unscrew off the headlight housing and then expose the HID bulb.
turn the ballast counterclockwise i believe like a bulb/cover and the whole thing should sorta unscrew off the headlight housing and then expose the HID bulb.
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You are correct. Had a friend look this up at work. Take plug out, turn ballast counter clockwise and remove. Unfortunately its raining right now so I have to do this tomorrow. Also, any idea if the bulb is D4S 9005/HB3? just want to double check before ordering a new one
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Disconnecting the battery source is a must when working with high voltage devices. You would not live to tell a story after being zapped by 30,000V.