RX - 3rd Gen (2010-2015) Discussion topics related to the 2010 - 2015 RX350 and RX450H models

Maplight replacement with

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-24-12, 11:36 PM
  #1  
lexus_ls
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
lexus_ls's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Bayarea, CA
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Maplight replacement with

I want to change my front map lights from the ugly yellow bulb. How do I get to the screws underneath the SOS button? I have an 2010 without the SOS feature and the screws are exposed so it's easy to gain access to the bulbs. Thanks for your help.
Old 07-30-12, 10:46 PM
  #2  
lexus_ls
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
lexus_ls's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Bayarea, CA
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by lexus_ls
I want to change my front map lights from the ugly yellow bulb. How do I get to the screws underneath the SOS button? I have an 2010 without the SOS feature and the screws are exposed so it's easy to gain access to the bulbs. Thanks for your help.
Nobody has any ideas?
Old 07-31-12, 08:43 AM
  #3  
GrandSedanFan
Instructor
iTrader: (1)
 
GrandSedanFan's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Idle
Posts: 1,033
Received 210 Likes on 147 Posts
Default

What packages do you have? My map lights are factory crisp blue LEDs.
Old 07-31-12, 08:56 AM
  #4  
MEP7557
Lexus Test Driver
 
MEP7557's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: AZ
Posts: 1,146
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

The lens should just pry of with a pry tool or heavy plastic card (gift card). There a two screws under there if you want to remove the whole thing.
Old 07-31-12, 02:26 PM
  #5  
InRBigness
Lead Lap
 
InRBigness's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: manitoba
Posts: 580
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

My map lights are white LED. I changed all the other bulbs to LED to match them and like it much better. The cover on the big one comes off by pulling a bit on it downward closest to the windshield.
Old 07-31-12, 03:16 PM
  #6  
kitlz
No, I don't play soccer!
 
kitlz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NJ
Posts: 6,652
Received 168 Likes on 142 Posts
Default

It's easy to change the dome lights but I left the map lights alone because they're not easily accessible and look fine next to LED dome lights. Like MEP mentioned, use a pliable plastic card to undo the tabs that are around the cover. Here's some pics before I changed out the dome lights.
Attached Thumbnails Maplight replacement with-img_0034-2.jpg   Maplight replacement with-img_0033-2.jpg  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
kingbabar
LS - 4th Gen (2007-2017)
12
07-13-21 08:19 AM
ncast2523
NX - 1st Gen (2015-2021)
3
04-19-15 06:32 AM
PirelliRC
ES - 6th Gen (2013-2018)
6
03-15-15 09:45 AM
racinghart
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
10
01-08-07 09:43 PM
BottomsUp
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
1
11-28-06 10:45 PM



Quick Reply: Maplight replacement with



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:27 PM.