jlshea

I’ve been searching without much luck on the method of removing the dome light/map light bezel on my 2014 IS350C.
It doesn’t look like any of the DIY photos that I’ve seen for IS models. I’m sure it’s different because it’s a convertible. It looks like there may be 4 clips on the bezel. Thanks in advance for any help!

ed21x

You actually remove the entire assembly from the felt roof by prying it off using a plastic pry tool. after you remove them, the lights can be twisted off the back. i'm currently away on a business trip, but can take pictures once I get back at the end of the week.

jlshea

Thank you, I would appreciate any photos if you have them. Would I pry from the front( near the windshield) or the back?

ryanSC300lover

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Are you updating the lights?

I am getting my new ISC tomorrow (waiting on transporter), so would love to know.

jlshea29

Yes I plan to swap out the dome light for LED bulbs. The map lights in the same housing already look like they are LED but the other 2 general bulbs are not.

ryanSC300lover

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Thank you. 4 more hours before my car gets here off the truck

bbaugher47

I just bought an led dome light kit from Jdm toy. I am not sure if they have one for the isc though. Its a precut unit that has multiple leds. Have not put it in yet. ( no time)

ryanSC300lover

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Just got my car

Thought the map light were aftermarket. But you are right they like like OEM LED. I would like to match those to the dome for LED. I will keep watching this thread.

ed21x

Sorry for the late reply. I just got back from a business trip. But anywhoo, changing the dome lights is quite easy.

Start by sticking a plastic pry tool in the following location and once you get a decent grip, just pull the entire dome light assembly down:


There are four clips that hold it in place. It takes quite a bit of force to pull down, but don't worry, nothing will break.


Once you've removed it, you'll see the two dome lights below (has the blue circles below). Twist it and that will enable you to access the bulb to change to LEDs. Only these two bulbs are not LEDs; all the other bulbs (reading lights) are already LEDs and don't need to be changed. The bulbs are your standard T5.

ryanSC300lover

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Thank you very much

jlshea

Thanks so much, it went smoothly thanks to your instructions and photos! I didn’t imagine that the light assembly would have been clipped to the metal roof instead of the headliner. Thanks again!

ryanSC300lover

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Have you guys been able to do LED on the puddle lights on bottom mirror ?

ed21x

Yeah, the process is the same as the regular 2is. We use the same assembly, so just need to find that thread.

ryanSC300lover

iTrader: (1)

Thank you, I will go search it now. Much appreciated.

jlshea29

I found a great video that walks through the swapping of puddle lights on the IS models. You tube,

If my link is not there go to youtube and search for

Lexus IS 250 350 F LED Install - 2006+

The puddle light change process is near the end of the video and this was exactly like my 2014 IS350C. Thanks.