NagsHeadSC400 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Somebody knows the answer to this simple question. I'll ask it again. Thanks for your help. I have been struggling with replacing the front fog light bulb on my dad's 1997 Lexus SC400. He recently passed away and I am preparing to sell it. Do I need to lift the vehicle and remove the panels in front of the tires, or can I dismantle it through the grill? Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDOwen2 Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 You need to remove the plastic inner fender liner to gain access to the back of the fog lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grnsc40095 Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 NagsHeadSC400, The way I had to change my foglight bulbs for my Sc400 '95 1. Jack & take the front wheel off (optional but it will make the job easier to complete) 2. Take the splashguard down and locate the casing. The foglight will be enclosed, with a circular plastic cap. Turn it counter clock-wise to open the casing. 3. This will give you access to the bulb and socket. In the casing is a white plastic, the bulbs wire fits snug into the socket. I had to wiggle and tug, until I jarred it loose. *NOTE* disconnect the wire from the socket before you open the clasp. This keeps the bulb in place and out of your way. 4. To open the clasp, I believe you push down and it will unfasten. Hope this helps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NagsHeadSC400 Posted February 20, 2005 Author Share Posted February 20, 2005 Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCJ1stSC300 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 You need to remove the plastic inner fender liner to gain access to the back of the fog lights. I spent most of the day trying to get the plastic inner fender back on. No luck. I did get the bulb replaced (mine had two wires to connect the 55W bulb), but I am going to have to take it somewhere to get the inner liner back on unless someone else has a better idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loco_ese Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 You need to remove the plastic inner fender liner to gain access to the back of the fog lights. I spent most of the day trying to get the plastic inner fender back on. No luck. I did get the bulb replaced (mine had two wires to connect the 55W bulb), but I am going to have to take it somewhere to get the inner liner back on unless someone else has a better idea! You have gone through WWAAAYY too much trouble already. I have a 98 SC and can change mine in under 15 minutes but for the first time it took me a bit longer since I was having to figure it out myself. You CAN do it through the grill by having to use either an 8mm or 10mm DEEP SOCKET (preferably 1/4 drive). There are only three nuts that need to be removed and then you can push the fog light out to access the back of the housing. I am not going to lie, it is a bit ackward to get to one of the nuts but once you do it, the next time will be so much easier. I did my last bulb change in the parking lot of Autozone. I actually have to replace mine today so I will take some pics and post them for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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