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Old 03-26-08, 10:59 PM
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Well, I tried searching the old threads but couldn't find any direct advice on replacing the front corner parking lights. Mine seemed to disintegrate when I attempted to remove them.

Basically where's a good place to get them and are there any other options than OE looking. I've only seen them on eBay so far. Thanks.
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i wouldnt get the ebay ones i would get them directly from the dealership. the ones on ebay dont even fit right. there a small screw on top of your headlight housing that holds the corner housing. its a small black philips screw. than you just pop it out
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yep thats the part that broke off when i was re-installing them, they also have cracks in the lenses. any idea what the stealer charges??
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yes they charge 113 bucks per side. i got mine for like 61 per side.
part # 81620-50050 and 81610-50050

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...&siteid=214915

http://www.lexus-parts.com/
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Originally Posted by PK_Celsior
i wouldnt get the ebay ones i would get them directly from the dealership. the ones on ebay dont even fit right. there a small screw on top of your headlight housing that holds the corner housing. its a small black philips screw. than you just pop it out
Should I pull the headlight housing straight forward or at any other directions after removing the screw?I pulled it very hard but could not get it out.
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Originally Posted by dashan
Should I pull the headlight housing straight forward or at any other directions after removing the screw?I pulled it very hard but could not get it out.
After you take that screw out, that "ear" that was being held by the screw should swing out. Swing it out and backwards-ish, and work the assembly slowly out. There's no magic direction, it's just that screw and a whole heck of a lot of friction, old age, and sticky built-up crud (probably) holding it in.

Once I got mine out, I cleaned it up on the backside really well and when putting it back in, it went back in WAAAAAAY easier than it came out, natch
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Mine keeps poping out even with the scew in at speeds 100+. I have to pop it back in all the time. Its never a perfect fit. Dont know if its a facotry light or not.
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yea pretty much when you get that screw out you just have to try to wingle it out. it pops into place on the otherside. you want to pull it out without breakin the tabs. what i do sometimes is get a flat get on a towel and sorta pry the outside part out and pull straight.
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