I thought I would get this done because of the year of the car, 2013 ls460 with 50,700 kms/ 31,500 miles. It has been pretty straight forward so far.
With the car on ramps and the height high switch on there was enough room. It was easiest for me to go from the front, the fluid was amberish but not bad and not burnt.

I will end up with almost 6Litres drained by tomorrow morning, I have a pan still underneath catching drips. the magnets had some goo on them but no shrapnel in the pan or in the filter housing, I pryed the old one apart. had some surface rust on the bolt heads, that's normal for a 9 yr car here. I doubt if I will notice a difference unless it goes bad haha.
I plan on doing another drain and fill in awhile.

 

Nice photos and you are admirably organized. Very happy that things look normal. Taking your time is a smart move. Hoping the next time goes as smoothly.

 

De-he-he-he-cent!

 

Thanks, I'm never in a rush.

 

Haha..sup boys

 

I hope, you know that there is by far more fluid left inside transmission.

 

Thank you citizen.