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Mar 13, 2014 | 02:47 PM

ZoeZhe04

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how to change headlight assembly

I would like to know on how to.remove or change headlight assembly? I got a new set that I would like to install. Thank you guys in advance.

Mar 13, 2014 | 03:20 PM

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Remove the bumper, then remove the headlight bolts. Unplug the connectors from the headlight and remove.

Mar 13, 2014 | 03:27 PM

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Thanks. I found a thread with a link to bumper removal.

Mar 13, 2014 | 03:47 PM

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What was wrong w/ your old headlights? Faded / sun damage, cracked / broken?

Mar 14, 2014 | 05:01 PM

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I did the headlight.restoration twice.and I'm not happy with it. Will post pictures tonight.

Mar 14, 2014 | 06:42 PM

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Did this swap today.

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Mar 14, 2014 | 09:27 PM

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is that gloss black on the inside? Did you use plasti-dip or regular paint? If you don't like what you did, maybe consider getting plasti-dip metalizer and adding a metallic tone to the black, it will come out like a sparkly gun-metal gray. Or, perhaps redoing it in white? Can you show some more pics? It doesn't look bad at all. What don't you like about it? The metalizer will come out like this:

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Mar 14, 2014 | 11:19 PM

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could I see another pic or two of a different angle?

Mar 15, 2014 | 09:28 AM

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The lack of lighting in your pic makes those sport headlights look black instead of smoked.

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Mar 15, 2014 | 10:49 AM

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So where would one look for a pair of brand new sport package headlights? Still available from Lexus?
What years had the sport package?

Mar 15, 2014 | 10:58 AM

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So where would one look for a pair of brand new sport package headlights? Still available from Lexus?
What years had the sport package?

Sewell but also check eBay. They have OEM and aftermarket sport and regular headlights.

Also the member GreggyG said he has an extra set:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...eadlights.html

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I just finished the project and I am happy with the results. It's a lot of work but worth it. I have a set of sport edition headlights that I can use to make a new kit for someone else. Let me know if anyone is interested.

Mar 15, 2014 | 03:17 PM

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I have a set that I was selling on ebay for $360 for the pair. Someone made an offer of $290 but hasn't paid yet. I'm wondering if I will have to deal with ebay on this, I kind of think they flaked out? Any takers?

Mar 15, 2014 | 04:14 PM

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Are they new or used?

Mar 15, 2014 | 04:30 PM

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used, in very good condition, no broken tabs, etc.

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