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Cost to replace headlight housings?

Old Sep 8, 2011 | 06:17 AM
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The GS350 I'm looking at has some severely scratched headlights. Buffing them wont take them out. Any idea on the cost to replace both headlight housings? They don't look cheap...
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 07:08 AM
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you can find headlights for around 300-400 per light. they are however a pita to replace as you need to remove the front bumper.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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Damn't! Thanks for the info.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 07:37 AM
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Ebay is a great source and very cheap. new ones are around 1000-1300 a piece.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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How bad is the bumper removal?
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 1flossedm3
How bad is the bumper removal?
a lot of the questions are answered in our diy thread

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ere-first.html
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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its very simple and takes about 15 minutes
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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FWIW, I had a bulb out and the dealership (under warranty) said both housings would have to be replaced (cost would have been about $800/pair).
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 11:18 PM
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that sucks big time....my gs headlights are starting to turn yellow...how do i get the yellow out?
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