Hello! I'm a new member, having joined today. I have an '02 SC430 that needs a low beam bulb on the driver's side. The car is in the body shop so I have the headlights out of the vehicle. I can easily get all the bulbs out with the exception of the low beam. There is a gray circular cover that has arrows and "Open/Lock" stamped on it. I can't turn it. Is this how I access the bulb for replacement?
Thanks!
John

 

On the 2006 you do not twist. You depress two metal tabs and the bulb comes straight out the back. I assume the 2002 is the same.

 

Thanks, iolmaster! The '02 must be different than the '06(?) There are no clips. Just a large round gray cap that has the words "Open/Lock" stamped on it. I've attached a photo of the assembly and really appreciate anyone familiar with the procedure to replace the bulb to give me some direction. (I don't want to damage anything) Thank you!




'02 headlight assembly

 

Sorry, I misunderstood your question. The 06 has the cap also. When I did my HID lamp replacement I rotated the gray cap to the left to access the lamp.

 

My cap seems to be stuck. I don't want to force it and break anything. Is there a trick to loosening the cap? Or do I just exert whatever pressure is necessary to rotate it counter-clockwise? Thanks!

 

...it may just be dirty in the groves, I would try washing with some warm water & turning maybe at the same time. It should come off, just put a little elbow into it

 

Thanks. I'll try that later today. Have a good day!