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Old 02-06-09, 09:33 PM
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I tried it and its easy, just use your thumb to push it laterally and pull downwards. Just ordered the LEDs, thank you for the link.
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Old 06-02-09, 06:07 AM
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TOO FUNNY....I didn't scroll down so I took the LONG road. Well, I DID get to know the inside of the rear door! Jeez.....better scroll down next time I'm lookin' around, huh??
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IMPORTANT QUESTION: On trying to remove one of the bulbs, the bulb was literally fused into the socket, and I was unable to remove it intact, so now I need a new socket as well. Having a hard time finding it online. Any ideas on where I can find a part online so I can stay away from the dealer?

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Old 06-03-09, 02:31 AM
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go to this link
http://www.sewellpartsonline.com
Old 06-03-09, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by samolgx470
Thank you both. I was able to replaceD my license plate lights with LED.
what is the bulb size for the license plate lights
Old 03-08-12, 06:09 PM
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Thanks for post...they pop out from the outside like butter...took less than 5 min...dealer wanted $40 to replace...bought 2 bulbs for $5.50
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How to you get to the license plate light
Old 11-05-14, 07:41 PM
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How to you get to the license plate light with out braking the plastic heeeerrlllpppp 04 GS430
Old 11-06-14, 08:50 AM
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anyone know where to get the right led replacement for that bulb?
Old 11-07-14, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 470SNC
anyone know where to get the right led replacement for that bulb?
I got my kit from Amazon. I just installed them and they look great.
Amazon.com: White LED Light 13-pc Kit for Lexus GX470: Automotive Amazon.com: White LED Light 13-pc Kit for Lexus GX470: Automotive
Old 11-10-14, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ubond007
or if you look in the owners manual you can replace them like I did without removing the back panel and simply doing it from the outside.
easy from outside, be careful brackets are plastic and I broke one on removal, otherwise just snap and go
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Originally Posted by stats
what is the bulb size for the license plate lights
It's a 194.
Old 05-05-16, 03:26 PM
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You are correct! My License lamps popped out with just a little downward pressure on my '06 GX 470.
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Folks must think there's a latch there like on the 4Runner. Both of mine were broken and the lenses gone when I bought it. I replaced them with Toyota parts, the entire assembly, about $25 each. $50 each at Lexus. Yep, they just snap out and back in. Should only take a few minutes.

Mike
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Default Outside lens removal

Originally Posted by skim07
that's it? just pulled down? I did notice there weren't any screws or clips but who knew all I had to do was just pull down iwth grip. sigh...

thank you very much for the post mwbuck. you saved me the trouble of taking apart the interior trim. lol
How did you get it off from the outside? There is nothing to grip on? Thanks


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