Notices
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

how do i change my headlights

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 11:32 PM
  #1  
gs3la's Avatar
gs3la
Thread Starter
Driver
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
From: California
Default how do i change my headlights

does anybody know how to pull out the lights up front from a gs 300? any help would be great. i did a search but no luck.
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2004 | 01:26 AM
  #2  
rominl's Avatar
rominl
exclusive matchup
20 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 81,869
Likes: 463
From: Lovely OC
Default

you need to take off the whole bumper coz' there are couple of screws below the headlight. and then couple of screws above the headlight and you are done
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2004 | 03:15 PM
  #3  
RayGS3's Avatar
RayGS3
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 830
Likes: 0
From: California
Default

If I remember correctly to take the bumper down

there are 4 screws on top, 3 on each side and 10 at the bottom.

Check out BananaGS website.

Thanks to his DIY instruction.
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2004 | 03:45 PM
  #4  
TLW's Avatar
TLW
Lexus Fanatic
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 14,523
Likes: 3
From: new jersey
Default

Originally posted by RayGS3
If I remember correctly to take the bumper down

there are 4 screws on top, 3 on each side and 10 at the bottom.

Check out BananaGS website.

Thanks to his DIY instruction.
he is a great man

pretty brave too LOL

for banana
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2004 | 12:31 AM
  #5  
rominl's Avatar
rominl
exclusive matchup
20 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 81,869
Likes: 463
From: Lovely OC
Default

Originally posted by RayGS3
If I remember correctly to take the bumper down

there are 4 screws on top, 3 on each side and 10 at the bottom.

Check out BananaGS website.

Thanks to his DIY instruction.
you actually counted the number of screws at the bottom? man amazing, i thought there are like 18384 of them
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2004 | 10:08 PM
  #6  
gs3la's Avatar
gs3la
Thread Starter
Driver
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
From: California
Default

thanks for the help guys. i meant the actual bulb on a non hid gs300. i tried removing the bulb but it only turns and i cant pull it out. thanks again.
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2004 | 01:30 AM
  #7  
rominl's Avatar
rominl
exclusive matchup
20 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 81,869
Likes: 463
From: Lovely OC
Default

Originally posted by gs3la
thanks for the help guys. i meant the actual bulb on a non hid gs300. i tried removing the bulb but it only turns and i cant pull it out. thanks again.
oh man, ws that misleading

anyway, turn the bulb counter clockwise (if you look from behind the headlight) and it should come off. try put in a bit, the rubber might be a bit tough to work with in the beginning
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2004 | 11:21 PM
  #8  
gs3la's Avatar
gs3la
Thread Starter
Driver
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
From: California
Default

thanks for the help. i'll work on the lights first thing tomorrow. i don't know why but the passenger side bulb turns off once in a while. i thought it had burned out but then i wiggled it and it turned on again. i want to replace both with some high quality bulbs but havent decided on the best bulb for the buck. hey thanks again, especially for the quick reply.
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2004 | 11:32 PM
  #9  
JohnGS4's Avatar
JohnGS4
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,412
Likes: 0
From: DE
Default

I had the same problem for quite some time, once you get it loose to where you can move it some, if it's not pulling straight out, try pulling the bottom through first and then wiggling the top through. That worked on mine. Another time, i used a pair of vise grips to pull that damn thing through. THAT WORKED TOO! lol. Wouldn't suggest that method!

John
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2004 | 11:25 AM
  #10  
gs3la's Avatar
gs3la
Thread Starter
Driver
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
From: California
Default

well thanks for the help but i found out that the problem is the actual harness. i guess the bulbs are too hot for the harness, but anyway i have to replace the harness. probably do this tomorrow. well thatnks again. btw does anyone have a new light bulb they would recommend
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mtparker18
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
9
Oct 25, 2010 05:51 PM
GSXOTIC
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
7
Jan 19, 2005 10:03 PM
DOCGS
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
5
Jul 10, 2004 12:41 AM
skins990
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
4
Oct 18, 2002 01:15 AM
gsintensive
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
10
Apr 23, 2001 11:02 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:22 PM.