vm300is

I took the car to Lexus dealership/service for oil change every 5000mi and I am now wondering why didn't the service folk even give me a feedback on the tire wear issue... The last time it was performed an oil change at 25,000mi so I am quite disappointed with the service center/dealership at my area... (colma , california)

Hi folks, I need to catch up some good advice... well, the alignment was off.. for a ??? while... a long time I guess... a alignment inspection today shown that the front total toe is -0.18 degree (Specified is -0.10 deg) Well.. anyway.. I took pictures from the front... as you can see the front passenger side and front driver side... the inside thread worn out quicker than the outside... Just from the pictures, how many more miles can I ride these tires on?? (ok.. so this bad worn out only happens to the front tires... of my IS300 2002). Thanks advice.....

Got it replaced. Thanks... I actually misunderstood where the clips are... oh yes, these are the screw covers... Thanks for the scan pic. It helps. Basically this is one whole housing with the lense... really does not need to remove any carpet in the trunk... silly me. I guess I thought I had to do it the hard way (like older car...) And yes, once I slightly take that lense/lights housing off the mounting (basically on top of the bumper) I have no problem to turn that circular bulb connector counterclockwise (as the arrow shown) and removed the bulb... it is really just a 10 minutes task...

I am looking at the driver side rear corner stop light assembly and I have to replace the bulb #7443. Question 1, does a proper service procedure require to remove the carpet cover ? I removed two screws that secure the carpet cover and my hand can barely reach the cable and the two white rectangular plugs. Now, am I supposed to remove that two white rectangular plugs in order to pull the light assembly out? Question 2, how can I unplug that two white plugs that hold the assembly in place? Any tool 'd make it easy? Anyway I couldn't find any free instruction as of what must be done to replace that light bulb... I even thought I could have pulled the cable that seems to be attached to the lightbulb inside the assembly... I attempted but I backed off that idea... Anyway in contrast to replace the tail/stop lights that are on the rear trunk, the mechanism to hold those lights are more straightforward. The impression I am getting from a Lexus is pretty bad in fact they assumed majority of owners shall take their cars back for service even as simple as replacing a tail/stop lightbulb. Too bad the car is out of warranty. Thank for help in advance!