can anybody tell me how to change the taillight out for the 04' sc430. Ive done a search but have had no luck, anybody have any experience on this matter? thanks in advance.

-Dave

 

oh my, i think u have to take out the trunk liner to get to it.

 

If you go to this thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...ast-night.html I posted a PDF in comment #5 on the trunk interior and how to get it apart. Yes its a pain because all the pieces are interlocked.

 

the other method is:
Open the trunk lid
on the taillamp housing you should see a round black plastic cover
pop it off carefully with a flathead screwdriver
remove the screw holding in the the light housing.
GENTLY, very gently, pull the unit straight back toward you.
too much prying in any direction other than straight back and you risk breaking clips.
the lamp is held in place with two guide posts with with clip retainers.
there is very lmited play in the wiring harness.

Go to Sylvania.com to find the correct replacement bulb.

 

after much fumbling around, i found out that the second method mentioned above ^^^ by VVT was the easiest route afterall. If some1 could explain to me how to upload pics on CL; i could post some i took, which in the future, would give SC430 owners with the same burnout taillight issue a visual to match the explanation given above. thanks for all the help guys.

-Dave

 

Go to "GO ADVANCED button directly below. Click on manage attachments. Choose file and note size limitations, click up load.

 

Thanks for the pics in advance, follow Bob's instructions (re-size your pics) and you will be able to post the pics. Try it.

 

Think the photos may upload but I still dont know how to put text between each of the photos. lol Hope this gives some type of visual help to others out here in CL.

 

Great photos, and seems A LOT easier than taking off the trunk liner, which is a pain in the butt

 

This is great. This is the way to go.

 

This is exactly the info that I am looking for - and the pictures are a great help.

I am going to screw up my courage, go out to the garage, and try it.



It is now 3 hours later and I have replaced the burned out bulb ! Thanks to VVTiBob for the instructions and dag8882 for the pictures.


Thanks again,

impe1595