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Old May 19, 2014 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by lulz123
its dirt lol
I mean on the lower dash, where the knee airbag is.
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Old May 19, 2014 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by JDR76
I mean on the lower dash, where the knee airbag is.

oh those are the plastic wrap that came with the car, i didn't take them out yet since my IS is still under 1k miles lol
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Old May 20, 2014 | 06:04 AM
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so bright that makes your car easily look dirty
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Old May 20, 2014 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mrtriad
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...light-led.html

Try that link. I heard it's the same for the 3is.
Thanks mrtriad! I actually went home after work and did each mirror in ten minutes! To anybody wondering and wanting to do this, there are no clips u need to press. Just tilt the mirror all the way up and pull out towards you. You will need a bit of force and it will feel like you're breaking something but don't worry, it will pop straight out. Don't be nervous and give it a little force. After u pull off mirror, remove 5 screed and don't remove the front cover but instead remove the rear housing and it will expose the light and be really easy to put back together.
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 10:39 PM
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you sure you got the 5smd led bulbs? yours look way brighter than mine.... Also, were the bulbs in the foot well harder to pull out? I can't seem to pull them out.
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by tea
you sure you got the 5smd led bulbs? yours look way brighter than mine.... Also, were the bulbs in the foot well harder to pull out? I can't seem to pull them out.
On the driver side, go under and take out the 2 screws to remove the panel. It's much easier once the panel is off and you can get to the socket. Otherwise, it's near impossible to pull on the bulb even if you're a yoga guru.

You can access the passenger side without taking the panel off.
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 09:58 AM
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could you PM the link where you bought these bulbs?
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by tea
you sure you got the 5smd led bulbs? yours look way brighter than mine.... Also, were the bulbs in the foot well harder to pull out? I can't seem to pull them out.
If you don't want to mess with unscrewing things and taking things apart, all you need is a little patience and wiggling.

It took me about 10 mins per each footwell light to get them off. Use a towel or if you have any rubber strips, that helps with grip. Just pull and wiggle them out. Just don't squeeze too hard because they are made of glass.
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by SCSurf
If you don't want to mess with unscrewing things and taking things apart, all you need is a little patience and wiggling.

It took me about 10 mins per each footwell light to get them off. Use a towel or if you have any rubber strips, that helps with grip. Just pull and wiggle them out. Just don't squeeze too hard because they are made of glass.
Thanks. Yea. I tried a microfiber towel to help with grip but still no success. The opening is a little small too for fat fingers
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by tea
Thanks. Yea. I tried a microfiber towel to help with grip but still no success. The opening is a little small too for fat fingers
This is how I got the footwell bulb out:
Get a piece of blue painters tape (other tapes may work too if you don't have painters tape). Wrap the sticky side around the glass part of the bulb that's stuck in the socket, but leave a short length of tape hanging down. Pull down on the hanging tape, the bulb should come out easily.
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by WiLz
This is how I got the footwell bulb out:
Get a piece of blue painters tape (other tapes may work too if you don't have painters tape). Wrap the sticky side around the glass part of the bulb that's stuck in the socket, but leave a short length of tape hanging down. Pull down on the hanging tape, the bulb should come out easily.
Thanks! That's a great idea. Will try when I get home from work
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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 02:44 PM
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Oh wow, it's only $9 ? Can you send me a link to the product . Thanks .
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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 02:48 PM
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Yes, I would like the link to purchase the interior and puddle lamps LEDs as well.
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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 02:58 PM
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I don't know what the policy is for posting links to ebay. I'm too lazy to read it.

Here it is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/301014756087...84.m1497.l2649

It was given to me by another user. Highly recommend it! I bought the Xenon White version, the brightness is perfect for me. Not too bright. Just a bit more than OEM but with pure LED white.
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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 03:04 PM
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Are these just plug and play for the dome lights?
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