Installing Reverse LED Lights?
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Installing Reverse LED Lights?
Anyone know of any good DIY instruction on this?
I have all the lights changed except these and not sure where to start. Also when I changed the trunk lights it looks like there is loose bracket behind there. Is there a trick to get that to be more firm?
Thank you.
I have all the lights changed except these and not sure where to start. Also when I changed the trunk lights it looks like there is loose bracket behind there. Is there a trick to get that to be more firm?
Thank you.
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I just replaced all my lights to LEDs a few days ago, attached below is the service guide. the back up lights are on page 441. you just have to remove all the black clips with the clip upholstery tool and you'll have direct access to the bulb underneath the trunk liner. Hope this helps!
http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/do.../sec_07-03.pdf
http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/do.../sec_07-03.pdf
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However, when it comes loose it can travel back an forth inside the metal beam, and make a very annoying rattle noice. If you can get it out, just remove the the part. That way you do not risk having to dismantle the whole hat shelf just to get the part out.
I had to take my car to the dealership so the could get the part out, after it came loose when chaning the bulb and started making a very annoying rattle sound while driving.
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The "loose bracket" you speak of came completely off on my car. ( I assume that the item you speak of is the shield on top of the trunk light, inside the metal beam) This bracket is just a shield to prevent light to be visible through the hat shelf when the trunk light is on. However, when it comes loose it can travel back an forth inside the metal beam, and make a very annoying rattle noice. If you can get it out, just remove the the part. That way you do not risk having to dismantle the whole hat shelf just to get the part out. I had to take my car to the dealership so the could get the part out, after it came loose when chaning the bulb and started making a very annoying rattle sound while driving.
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I just replaced all my lights to LEDs a few days ago, attached below is the service guide. the back up lights are on page 441. you just have to remove all the black clips with the clip upholstery tool and you'll have direct access to the bulb underneath the trunk liner. Hope this helps! http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/do.../sec_07-03.pdf
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i bought mine on amazon, it came as a full set with a couple other tools that came in handy when i was switching out the rest of the lights for LEDs and they weren't that expensive.
If you search for "clip upholstery tool" on amazon you'll also find a bunch. For removing those black clips it doesn't matter if you get metal or plastic because you cant really damage the trunk liner, but if you get a full set i'd stick to plastic because it reduces the chances of you scratching your trim or paint.
If you search for "clip upholstery tool" on amazon you'll also find a bunch. For removing those black clips it doesn't matter if you get metal or plastic because you cant really damage the trunk liner, but if you get a full set i'd stick to plastic because it reduces the chances of you scratching your trim or paint.
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i bought mine on amazon, it came as a full set with a couple other tools that came in handy when i was switching out the rest of the lights for LEDs and they weren't that expensive. Video Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CGFPW64/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 If you search for "clip upholstery tool" on amazon you'll also find a bunch. For removing those black clips it doesn't matter if you get metal or plastic because you cant really damage the trunk liner, but if you get a full set i'd stick to plastic because it reduces the chances of you scratching your trim or paint.
Did you notice loose metal casing when you swap the trunk light? Is the trick to get that more securely seated? I don't hear anything rattling but
way that casing was it didn't seem right.
Thank you.
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If it comes completely off, it stays inside the metal beam where the lens attaches, and travels back and forth inside the beam.
If it is just loose, it is still partly attached to the metal beam and will not move. Only rattle slightly.
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You use the tool like you would if you were trying to remove a nail from a piece of wood with the claw side of a hammer. I wouldn't suggest it but you could try using the claw side of a hammer, and pry it out. I wouldn't try a screwdriver, these clips are only plastic and that might break them or do some damage to the trunk liner.
idk if anyone else has a solution, but i'd stick with the clip upholstery tool. Its designed to remove these things and it will prevent anything from getting damaged.
I'll take a look at my trunk light but i believe it went back into place pretty snuggly without any problems.
idk if anyone else has a solution, but i'd stick with the clip upholstery tool. Its designed to remove these things and it will prevent anything from getting damaged.
I'll take a look at my trunk light but i believe it went back into place pretty snuggly without any problems.
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You use the tool like you would if you were trying to remove a nail from a piece of wood with the claw side of a hammer. I wouldn't suggest it but you could try using the claw side of a hammer, and pry it out. I wouldn't try a screwdriver, these clips are only plastic and that might break them or do some damage to the trunk liner.
idk if anyone else has a solution, but i'd stick with the clip upholstery tool. Its designed to remove these things and it will prevent anything from getting damaged.
I'll take a look at my trunk light but i believe it went back into place pretty snuggly without any problems.
idk if anyone else has a solution, but i'd stick with the clip upholstery tool. Its designed to remove these things and it will prevent anything from getting damaged.
I'll take a look at my trunk light but i believe it went back into place pretty snuggly without any problems.
All the other light covers were tight as heck and it still is.
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I have not got any metal casing.
The part that rattled around inside the metal beam was made of black plastic. And belongs on top of the lens for the trunk light. This black plastic shield was the part that came loose and that was removed.
On my car there is no metal casing on top of that part.
If I take out the trunk light lens and bulb i can stick my finger inside the metal beam it is attached to, and wiggle my finger freely around inside the beam.
The part that rattled around inside the metal beam was made of black plastic. And belongs on top of the lens for the trunk light. This black plastic shield was the part that came loose and that was removed.
On my car there is no metal casing on top of that part.
If I take out the trunk light lens and bulb i can stick my finger inside the metal beam it is attached to, and wiggle my finger freely around inside the beam.