zorax2

I’ve searched through the forums and haven’t found instructions as to how to remove the leveler (motorized thing that tilts the HID bulb within the lamp assembly). I was able to remove my headlamp while unfortunately damaging the turn signal next to it. The turn signal is a real tough one to get out but must be removed to get access to the headlight.

Once the headlamp was out, I had no trouble removing the bulbs. However, I was stumped by two things. How you remove the leveler? It appears to be permanently fastened to the interior assembly. Secondly, how do you get the wires to the HID light out of the assembly? I had no problem with the “brains” but couldn’t figure out how to get the wiring harness out of the headlamp assembly.

I called the local Lexus dealership and none of the technicians had ever changed out a headlamp lens assembly. Apparently, they usually replace the whole assembly at roughly $1,200 instead of simply replacing the housing for around $400.

My hope is to get this figured out so that I can try to remove what appears to be condensation etchings inside the housing.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Note: Moderator – please don’t move as it would seem to be more likely to get an answer here rather than the lighting forum given the question is specific to model and model year.

zorax2

Well - I just got back from the Lexus dealer for a replacement headlight lens assembly. Lo and behold, the new assembly (about $385) includes the leveler assembly which is normally a $125 part by itself. I found that out after I asked for my old headlamp back and saw the original leveler still on it.

Perhaps it's not possible to easily remove and reinstall the leveler which is why you are having problems?

Is there anyone that has had luck disassembling the HID light assembly on the 99 - 00 LS400s?

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iTrader: (17)

Not sure if you still need to get it out but the motor for the autoleveler can come out if you first twist it then it should be able to come out just a little bit but enough for you to kind of wiggle it around. then you need to either tilt the motor up or down and the ball at the tip of the motor shoud come out of the socket. also it might help if you adjust the bottom part of the reflector all the way to the front lense, this way it will be easy to get the HID ballast wiring out of the housing. hope this helps