High Mounted Stop Lamp Removal
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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.
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.
#2
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As promised, check youtube video on how to remove the side covers.
Cheers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Yl8o...ature=youtu.be
Cheers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Yl8o...ature=youtu.be
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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 **** about how things are falling apart in this car.
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 **** about how things are falling apart in this car.
Last edited by Vvman; 05-13-14 at 02:25 AM.
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