High Mounted Stop Lamp Removal
 

So I am unfortunate being probably the first one here with a blown LED on a 2007 LS460.

Bought a set of the Stop Lamp on my recent trip to Japan and started to embark on my little DIY today.

Both side covers are held on by a little plastic hook underneath near the row of LED bulbs. Hence, you will have to press down firmly to unhook and slide the cover towards you and lift it up to remove. (watch my youtube link below).

The center piece is held on by 2 screws (nearer to the row of LEDs) and 2 plastic clips (nearer to the C-pillars). Remove the 2 thumb screws and the plastic clips (twist or turn them 90 degrees and they should come off easily). At this point, remember to unhook the plastic connector.

Replace the center Stop Lamp piece and install everything in reverse order.

As promised, check youtube video on how to remove the side covers.

Cheers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Yl8o...ature=youtu.be

Excellent Post...mods, be sure to add this to the FAQ/DIY sticky

Vvman, you rock!!! thank you for the info.

Thanks guys, just thought I share this since there isn't any write up or info here in CL.

Good stuff, I always wondered about this one..LEDs are great but can and do fail from time to time.

Very nice.

How much is the replacement light strip?

Thank you for your contribution to the 4th Gen LS community! :thumbup:

I will add this to the FAQ sticky under lighting.

This is an original part, no reason why anyone would want to replace it unless it is broken or had a blown bulb.

Should cost somewhere between 350-400 bucks from your local supplier.

And you are right CJITTY, there are 24 LED bulbs in the stop lamp, and all it takes is only 1 faulty bulb and you are staring at a 400 bucks job.

Wish I was less anal about how things are falling apart in this car.

Ah boy..... I can see a clear one being manufactured soon or one to match the Avest tail lights.......