nismO to TRD Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 I just got in a pair of bulbs for my headlights. Can anyone explain to me how you get the bulbs out? Do I have to remove the whole headlight? THANX! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TouringGS Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 I see under your username that you have a 1st generation GS... For the 1st gen GS, when you open your hood and look at the top of the headlights, you should see a black plastic cover held in place by 3 screws : 2 on top, one on the inner side. Remove this cover, and after doing so you should be able to see the harness going to the headlight housing. The center bulb is your lowbeam, and the one closest to the center of the car is your high beam. Unplug the harness from the bulb by pressing the release clip (feel around for it). Pull out old bulb after harness is unplugged, replace with the new one. Secure it in place, and plug the harness back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismO to TRD Posted February 22, 2004 Author Share Posted February 22, 2004 I did everything you just explained before. The problem I'm running into is the bulb it's self. I can't get it out of the "lock position"(if thats what we can call it). The bulb has no clip like my previous cars did. Most cars have a clip that holds the bulb tight in place, but my GS doesn't. It amost looks as if there are 2 or 3 little philliphead screws that hold it in place. I did not try taking them off because the position they sit in is very uncomfortable and they almost began to strip. Can someone help me? THANX AGAIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGS300 Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 Unplug the electrical connector and rotate while lightly pulling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TouringGS Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 Like TurboGS300 said, turn the bulb to unlock it after you've unplugged it. The bulb gets secured by these "teeth" on the edge of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TouringGS Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 Should look something like the image I attatched.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismO to TRD Posted March 10, 2004 Author Share Posted March 10, 2004 Thanx again for the help guys! I have another question... is it possible for my fog light bulbs to be switched out as well to match my "blue" headlights? It's on a 1st gen (93') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGS300 Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Thanx again for the help guys! I have another question... is it possible for my fog light bulbs to be switched out as well to match my "blue" headlights? It's on a 1st gen (93') :o Tell me you didn't put those high wattage HID wanna be headlights on your Lexus? FYI they may melt your wiring and the plastic around them. Besides the additional power that is being wasted in running them. They usually don't last very long either. If you want to do it the right way and actually get reall HID's that are brighter, cooler, and draw less power. Get the Phillips or Catz HID kits. They are about $300 but worth every penny. Especially if you have to replace wiring or your headlights because of heat damage :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAKATK Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 Some replacement lights are just "whiter light" color and use a bit more wattage. I have the upgrade lights from Sylvania that are 4000k colored, and only run +10W more than stock (max). They are great lights and when aimed correctly are no more obnoxious than stock or HID (which normally are installed with level adjusters and are capable of of much sharper beam focus. They don't seem to be hotter or more likely to melt wires, etc. 9005 65 W 1700 Lumens HiBeams 9006 55W 1100 Lumens LoBeams H3 55W 1310 Lumens Fog/Driving If you run 100W lights, off road lights, etc. then you could be victim of overheating and blinding other drivers. I have no problems with mine and I've had them in over a year and half now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismO to TRD Posted March 23, 2004 Author Share Posted March 23, 2004 So can the bulbs off the fog lamp be changed?(93' GS300) I wish to have the yellow fogs like the second gens if possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAKATK Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 You can certainly I change the bulbs out. To change their color to amber, you would need either an amber colored bulb or an amber colored lense. I am not sure if later model GS yellow lenses switch out with gen I lenses. If they do, you need to source the lense then. Any ideas out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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