Urgh....
I just spend 45 mintues to try to change the puddle light to LED bulbs...following this great DIY:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ts-w-pics.html

I removed the two screws, pry the cover open.....and problem is I am stuck at step 5, I can't seem to pull the whole thing out; not matter how hard i pulled or twist...it just won't come out... it seems like something else is blocking or locking it in.

Does anyone of you did this DIY on your F and ran into any issue?
Thank for helping me!

 

I think its easier to just pop the mirror out then remove the screws. There are four screws beind the mirror. Top left, bottom left, top right, bottom right. Then it will just come off easily. I did mines and I just followed a DIY too. Took me a while to figure out how to pop the mirror off but you just have to hold the very bottom and pull out and up. Idk if I helped you by any chance.

 

Exactly..!!

I don't know about that thread, but the glass pops off when done correctly... Then you can remove the 4 Screws.

Here is an example of the process done on an LS460 and just about how I did it on my IS-F.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF9_qo6kYuk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN33Tp763zw

Just be careful and don't force/ break the mirror..

~ Joe Z

 

Thanks Lostsock and JoeZ! you guys are awesome!

by any chance Lostsock if you can post the DIY link here so i can check it out too? thanks

 

GOT IT DONE! it was much harder than it looks actually...... the worst part is hook the mirror back on the plastic piece....
Thanks everyone!!!
JoeZ, your video helps ALOT! thanks!

 

what bulbs did you buy ?

 

194 bulbs from DDM tuning, they looks fine and work fine just like those really expensive one.

 

U dont have to take out the mirror, just using magnetic phillip screw driver 5 inches long should do the job nicely. Just push the mirror each of the corner to get room to uncrew it.. when u done just pull the cover in the back and just use flat head screw driver to help u pop up the clip. That when the light will seperate and swap it always take your time to prevent any unfortunate mishap also jdmtoy has it for sale like 4.95$ a pair of led..

 

man im glad the previous owner took care of all this already...looks pretty tedious

 

pfft you guys have big b@lls, I'd prob end up breaking the mirror lol

BUT I do really like the look of the LEDs in the puddle lights

 

you are the lucky one

 

so are these brighter then the oem?
they appear a lot more luminescent
and what exactly is the bulb called? 194?
is there anything else you need to go with it?
is this it?
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/HP...0-168-LED-Bulb

 

hahahaf
i use this http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/194-T10-168-LED-Bulb
and it looks great.

 

not to bring too far off topic, but how was your transaction with DDM ? Did they ship on time, send timely ?

 

I received my order about 6-7 days.
The only thing is your billing address MUST match shipping address...it cost a bit issue for me since i am in military.... so i had my friend order and ship it to his house.
Other than that, everything went smooth.
I order their Slim HID kit and all the LEDs for my F. Again they might not as bright or high quality as the V-LED, you got what you paid for; For me, it's good enough to get the job done