gator95x

I gotta thank you gator for finding this thread, i posted a question about this very exact problem even searched for previous posts but this is perfect, i just have to figure out which bulb i need for my turn signal!

Kaos, I'm guessing that similar years take similar bulbs. My 1998 ES 300 took bulb "#1157A LL" for the front turn signal. The back turn signal is bulb "#7440" And for what it's worth, each set of bulbs was $1 less expensive at Autozone than at my local Pep boys.

-Gator

When you pop open the hood and look at the area up front , there is a plastic shroud. They are held in by fasteners that release by getting a flathead screwdriver and prying the top up slightly....you will then be able to remove the fastener. You will then be able to see the philips head screw under this plastic shroud.

After that, as 98oyster stated, you move the assembly towards the front. I found it very hard but the triick I used was to get a small plastic tie wrap type fastener and use that to slowly levereage and pull the assembly forward and then POP! It should come out.

Good luck

I just wanted to say that the information in this thread, about removing the plastic shroud to get to the turn signal housing, was very helpful and allowed me to make the bulb replacement without heading to the repair shop. The only thing that I'd like to add is to be very careful after you have removed the phillips screw. I could easily see the next small clip and manipulate it to push the lens forward and out. The housing I was working with was very brittle and cracked (white plastic). I think this is a result of a combination of age (it's a 1998) and extreme heat (the car has been in south Florida it's whole life). I plan on using a small amount of silicone caulk (fish tank glue) to seal the cracked area to prevent moisture from getting inside and messing with the bulb. Again, thanks for the very helpful info in this thread!

-gator