Lamp Replacement

[JeromeS]

I'm trying to replace the driver's side "parking light" (type 168) on my daughters 99 RX300 and I am having a tough time finding out how to remove the assembly. The two front fasteners are obvious but there must be some others (How many?, Where?) holding it on. There is no way to replace this lamp without removing the assembly unless I carve a sizeable hole in the right front fender. I found a rather vague attempt to help a fellow forum member (April 2008) that was not helpful as I am now an old buzzard and need more detailed instructions. Sorry to bother you with such a minor problem but please help. Thx.

[LexKid630]

You need to remove the black liner in the wheel well. It takes ~10 mins and only a few screws/bolts. From there, you will be able to reach up and twist the bulb out and replace it. No need to take the headlight out.

[JeromeS]

You need to remove the black liner in the wheel well. It takes ~10 mins and only a few screws/bolts. From there, you will be able to reach up and twist the bulb out and replace it. No need to take the headlight out.

Thanks. You gave me the exact information I need to proceed. In addition to other things, I have gotten lazy at this stage of my life and although I saw the liners and should have removed them, I didn't.

[LexKid630]

Yeah, it's the only way to access the back of the headlight.

Even if you wanted to remove the headlight, the liners would have to be pulled back. There are two nuts holding the headlight to the car on the side, only accessible with the liner pulled.

You don't need to remove the liner all the way, just remove 3/4 of the way just enough to get your hand up there. Shine a flashlight up there towards the back of the headlight, you'll see the light gray socket of the back of the bulb. Twist and pull and it will come out. Pop in a new bulb, and twist back in.

I've attached 2 pics. First one shows that after removing the screws, some prying with flat screwdriver may be needed to get the liner out, other shows the bulb socket. Forgot i had these on file!

good luck!

[mikey00]

I'm trying to replace the driver's side "parking light" (type 168) on my daughters 99 RX300 and I am having a tough time finding out how to remove the assembly. The two front fasteners are obvious but there must be some others (How many?, Where?) holding it on. There is no way to replace this lamp without removing the assembly unless I carve a sizeable hole in the right front fender. I found a rather vague attempt to help a fellow forum member (April 2008) that was not helpful as I am now an old buzzard and need more detailed instructions. Sorry to bother you with such a minor problem but please help. Thx.

Just in case you want step by step directions complete with pics and part numbers, here it is:

http://rx300how2.home.comcast.net/~rx300ho...ide_markers.htm