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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by irishbrahm
I replaced the bulb in the left hand switch two weeks ago. Yes, the switch pulls out with your fingers, but in my vehicle the switch did not pull all the way out. I had to push the clip (as shown in the OP's photos with the red arrows) to release the switch from the wiring harness. When you push the clip, the switch will release and the harness will drop down into the abyss. After switching out the bulb, you need to fish out the harness using a bent paper clip or something along those lines.
I appreciate you letting me know that it is possible, but I can't seem to get the whole piece out. Hmm, don't know what to do now. But thanks.
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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 05:31 PM
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This thread is awesome. I am totally NOT handy at all, and I was able to replace the bulb with no issues at all. Just wanted to say thank you for the thread and the awesome pics and instructions. They are greatly appreciated.
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 05:28 PM
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I just did it. All of my burn out lamps are lid. Can not thank you enough better than let the dealership do it for me. Thank you clublexus.com
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 12:32 PM
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Hello,
Great post.
If anybody knows how to replace that whole panel, can you please post some pictures of diagrams or direct me to another post.
Thank you very much!!! great forum!!!!
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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 04:24 PM
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Thank you for this great write up!

Would not have known where to start without it. I would have started with trim removal...

I have a couple of hints that made it easier for me to complete.

1) The wires were too tight to pull out the whole switch, until I also pulled up the second heater and diff lock switches. The wires must be tied together underneath somehow.

2) Instead of pulling the switch out of the connector, I just pried the top cover off with the switch connected. It is easy to pop the bulb in without full removal of the switch.

Used Part number 90010-01061 from Sewel for my 2004. $3.83 ea
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 02:56 PM
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What is wrong with these bulbs, both the heater switch does not light up on mine.. sounds like a common problem to the GX.

also are the suspension comfort setting , up/down etc supposed to light up?
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 05:18 PM
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thats funny because just today my driver bulb went out, thanks alot for pictures!
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by SC3coupe
What is wrong with these bulbs, both the heater switch does not light up on mine.. sounds like a common problem to the GX.

also are the suspension comfort setting , up/down etc supposed to light up?
YES the suspension switches light up as well--comfort settings and the UP/Down for height control.


My Drivers side heat seater bulb just went out so Ill be doing mine as well!!
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Old Sep 22, 2015 | 11:14 AM
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Thanks for the info! Super helpful!
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Old Nov 21, 2015 | 10:51 AM
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I have an 03 and this was not close to mine at all....just put it back in and it will just be a dark button!
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Old Nov 22, 2015 | 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by GRAYM
I have an 03 and this was not close to mine at all....just put it back in and it will just be a dark button!
does anyone have access to these pics...they do not show up anymore and I think that is part of the problem??
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by GRAYM
does anyone have access to these pics...they do not show up anymore and I think that is part of the problem??
I can't access the pictures either. Get the "Sorry Can't find the page" error.

I did a keyword search on the light bulb PN with GX470 and got these pictures that link back to the OP, so I believe these are some of the pictures. HTH.

I will have to replace my drivers side bulb myself.

Good luck.

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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 04:10 PM
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Same problem, the pics are not loading, getting error message, please if someone can upload the pics again or if the OP can help rectify it, that would be great!
Cheers!
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Old Feb 13, 2016 | 09:16 PM
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Just bought our family a GX470 2006 due to a third kid on the way. This is my 4th Lexus to the family. (2 is300s and a gs300). Picked up vehicle and most interior lights seem to be working but that one as well for the drivers side heater seat. The orange light comes on when in use but the green glow light not on. Interesting how many of these are out lol.

Possibly be easier to say what lights don't have a backing light? So i know the mirror adjustment does not glow, nor the dial for diming the lights, etc?

Does the suspension dial for soft/sport etc glow?
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Old Feb 13, 2016 | 10:40 PM
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Pictures don't sho for me either
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