GSESRXOWNER Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 <_< Howdy, Need a little help if possible. After 11yrs my 98 GS300 has misc. led's and other center console/dash lights out. Some of the lights out are the shifter light, a/c - on/off, fan speed, some radio button led's, and others. What i need is detailed info on how to remove the covers holding the a/c, radio stack and the panel over the shifter. Any help would be great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 This company has some DIY directions on the climate control module and can likely replace the bulbs in your radio: http://carstereohelp.com/lexus.htm I don't think replacing the radio backlighting bulbs is an easy DIY but you might try doing a search on this forum for more information. The people at the web site I gave you repaired my LS radio in spring 2008 -- wonderful service experience and reasonable prices. The indie Lexus repair shop I use here in Kansas also uses carstereohelp to repair radios in customer cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSESRXOWNER Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 This company has some DIY directions on the climate control module and can likely replace the bulbs in your radio: http://carstereohelp.com/lexus.htmI don't think replacing the radio backlighting bulbs is an easy DIY but you might try doing a search on this forum for more information. The people at the web site I gave you repaired my LS radio in spring 2008 -- wonderful service experience and reasonable prices. The indie Lexus repair shop I use here in Kansas also uses carstereohelp to repair radios in customer cars. Thanks. helped abit. Still need info on panel removal for shifter area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 There is a thread on another forum on how to remove the console trim panel around the shift bezal: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-second-...bezel-ring.html The console trim panel on your GS appears to be held in place like the console trim panel on my 00 LS400 -- with friction fittings. I've removed the console trim panel on my 00 LS a number of times using a taped stiff putty knife or, better yet, a trim removal tool. Friction fittings for holding console and dash trim in place is very common on Toyota products. Just tonight, I removed all the trim around our Camry's radio to replace a defective phone cradle and all the trim was held in place by friction fittings -- Thanks Blake918 for sending me your old phone cradle!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSESRXOWNER Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 There is a thread on another forum on how to remove the console trim panel around the shift bezal: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-second-...bezel-ring.htmlThe console trim panel on your GS appears to be held in place like the console trim panel on my 00 LS400 -- with friction fittings. I've removed the console trim panel on my 00 LS a number of times using a taped stiff putty knife or, better yet, a trim removal tool. Friction fittings for holding console and dash trim in place is very common on Toyota products. Just tonight, I removed all the trim around our Camry's radio to replace a defective phone cradle and all the trim was held in place by friction fittings -- Thanks Blake918 for sending me your old phone cradle!!! Great thread. Exactly what I was looking for. Next will be the led's on my daughter's ES. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakataj Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thanks. helped abit. Still need info on panel removal for shifter area. search and you shall find.....also WHY do u have 2 posts bout this same topic? thats just cluttering up the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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