Looking to purchase the following NX 350h accessories and was curious as to how easy they were to self install? My dealership was unable to include the accessories in time for them to be added at port and now has quoted me some ridiculous install rates as shown below. The only one that may warrant the dealer install is the rear bumper protector but curious as your thoughts and findings. Anyone done the install themself without issue? Any advice is much appreciated!
Illuminated Door Sills: $325 + labor of $170
Rear Bumper Protector: $105 + labor of $85
Rear Puddle Light: $100 + labor of $339
I installed the rear puddle light myself, you only need a flat head screwdriver. It took me about 30 seconds to unplug the stock light and add the brighter rear puddle light.
I think the rear bumper protector has an adhesive, so you would just need to line it up and stick it on. I’m sure some others on here have had success with the 2022 protector. I installed mine on my 2019 (when I had it) and it was super easy.
I know you didn’t list this, but the one thing that is difficult is the mudguards. To install the rear mudguards you have to remove the rear tires on the 2022. The front ones are easy to install by simply turning the wheels all the way to the opposite side. Since there isn’t a jack included, I’ll have them put them on at my 5000 service since they’ll have the tires off for a rotation anyways. I’m sure they’ll charge me $$ for it.
I installed the rear puddle light myself, you only need a flat head screwdriver. It took me about 30 seconds to unplug the stock light and add the brighter rear puddle light.
I think the rear bumper protector has an adhesive, so you would just need to line it up and stick it on. I’m sure some others on here have had success with the 2022 protector. I installed mine on my 2019 (when I had it) and it was super easy.
I know you didn’t list this, but the one thing that is difficult is the mudguards. To install the rear mudguards you have to remove the rear tires on the 2022. The front ones are easy to install by simply turning the wheels all the way to the opposite side. Since there isn’t a jack included, I’ll have them put them on at my 5000 service since they’ll have the tires off for a rotation anyways. I’m sure they’ll charge me $$ for it.
Very insightful indeed. It’s funny the dealer wanted to charge me $300 in labor to install the rear puddle light which to your point takes 1 minute to install. Now that is highway robbery if I have ever heard of it!
Regarding the Rear Bumper Protector, I figured it was only an adhesive but if the dealer does the install, in the event it ever starts to peel off I would have something to fall back on. May see if I can be negotiate that labor charge as comp since I am buying a brand new car lol
I got lucky and was able to have the mudflaps installed at the port, but honestly I am not surprised they don’t make it easy for the consumer to add them via self serve. However great data point!
Any info on the illuminated door or cargo sills? Figured those were also likely plug and play from some of the previous model install videos I have seen, but hard to be certain at this point!
I installed the rear puddle light myself, you only need a flat head screwdriver. It took me about 30 seconds to unplug the stock light and add the brighter rear puddle light.
I think the rear bumper protector has an adhesive, so you would just need to line it up and stick it on. I’m sure some others on here have had success with the 2022 protector. I installed mine on my 2019 (when I had it) and it was super easy.
I know you didn’t list this, but the one thing that is difficult is the mudguards. To install the rear mudguards you have to remove the rear tires on the 2022. The front ones are easy to install by simply turning the wheels all the way to the opposite side. Since there isn’t a jack included, I’ll have them put them on at my 5000 service since they’ll have the tires off for a rotation anyways. I’m sure they’ll charge me $$ for it.
tip: for the mudguards and not removing the rear tires…get a right angled drill bit adapter and I was able to get them installed without removing the back tires.
Very insightful indeed. It’s funny the dealer wanted to charge me $300 in labor to install the rear puddle light which to your point takes 1 minute to install. Now that is highway robbery if I have ever heard of it!
I bought a Honda once that had a plastic/fake wood accessory that fit over the radio control panel. The dealer had installed it on some of their cars, and it looked nice, but the price was $400 installed. I bought one online for $70, and was going to install it myself (it was stick on), but was worried I would mess it up. So the next time I took the car in for service, I asked how much it would cost to install it. I was told that since it would only take a minute, they would do it for free.
Looking to purchase the following NX 350h accessories and was curious as to how easy they were to self install? My dealership was unable to include the accessories in time for them to be added at port and now has quoted me some ridiculous install rates as shown below. The only one that may warrant the dealer install is the rear bumper protector but curious as your thoughts and findings. Anyone done the install themself without issue? Any advice is much appreciated!
Illuminated Door Sills: $325 + labor of $170
Rear Bumper Protector: $105 + labor of $85
Rear Puddle Light: $100 + labor of $339
I installed the rear bumper protector. Only took a few minutes, there was an instruction sheet (think in the box) and it was very easy. Just had to go slow, make sure to clean the bumper with alcohol first and line it up a few times first for practice before removing the backing.
The rear light looks way overpriced, wonder what's so complicated about the install?
I'm ultimately mixed about the protector, in my previous cars, I had a strip of PPF on the risky part of the rear bumper, that was mostly invisible and protected it from typical loading scratches. This plastic protector only covers one flat line/facet of the bumper, so it leaves other areas unprotected. Our NX is dark grey, so I think it looks fine, but not sure if the car was white.
I installed the rear bumper protector. Only took a few minutes, there was an instruction sheet (think in the box) and it was very easy. Just had to go slow, make sure to clean the bumper with alcohol first and line it up a few times first for practice before removing the backing.
The rear light looks way overpriced, wonder what's so complicated about the install?
I'm ultimately mixed about the protector, in my previous cars, I had a strip of PPF on the risky part of the rear bumper, that was mostly invisible and protected it from typical loading scratches. This plastic protector only covers one flat line/facet of the bumper, so it leaves other areas unprotected. Our NX is dark grey, so I think it looks fine, but not sure if the car was white.
I agree about the bumper protector install - just go slow and do it yourself. I also agree about doubting it's effectiveness. We'd ordered it online and actually had it before the car. After we got it I realized where it's placement was and what it left unprotected. I installed it anyway but if I were doing to over I might not.
I agree about the bumper protector install - just go slow and do it yourself. I also agree about doubting it's effectiveness. We'd ordered it online and actually had it before the car. After we got it I realized where it's placement was and what it left unprotected. I installed it anyway but if I were doing to over I might not.
Looking good! I also bought my NX at Lexus of Peoria. Had a great experience there, and worth the drive from St. Louis. I have an NX 350 F-Sport in atomic silver.
Here's a picture of the other bumper guard we bought. The other one is plastic and pretty much the only point of contact with the car is the adhesive strip. This one is metal and just has adhesive strips around the perimeter of the guard. There is also a bit of a downward facing lip on the edges. So what I guess I'm trying to say is that it's possible the edges could mar the paint. I debated putting it on but decided that any possible marring it would do will be hidden and it would be better than possibly screwing up the bumper taking something in and out of the back. And yes, I know the car is filthy but it rained today.
is that an aftermarket bumper protector that says lexus? It looks carbon fiber?
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Here's a picture of the other bumper guard we bought. The other one is plastic and pretty much the only point of contact with the car is the adhesive strip. This one is metal and just has adhesive strips around the perimeter of the guard. There is also a bit of a downward facing lip on the edges. So what I guess I'm trying to say is that it's possible the edges could mar the paint. I debated putting it on but decided that any possible marring it would do will be hidden and it would be better than possibly screwing up the bumper taking something in and out of the back. And yes, I know the car is filthy but it rained today.
LSFT does a good job of showing how to do the Rear Puddle Lamp on his youtube channel. I installed it myself, I also installed the rear bumper guard, mudguards with a right angle drill head for the rear ones and Roof Rack myself. All easy except the roof racks as the supplied Lexus wrench is lousy and slips. I slipped and dented the silver window trim which I then paid to have the dealer replace. If you do the roof rack, get yourself a proper torque wrench to tighten the bolts instead of the Lexus supplied wrench.
Looking to purchase the following NX 350h accessories
Illuminated Door Sills: $325 + labor of $170
Rear Bumper Protector: $105 + labor of $85
Rear Puddle Light: $100 + labor of $339
I added the Illuminated door sills, I already had the puddle lights. Lexus.com lists the price for the IDS’s @ $460.00 but that includes installation. My local dealer charged me $292. - I installed, it’s an easy install. They look classy 🤓 (2025 NX 350 - mine)
get one from wherever you can find one, AliExpress or whatever the one that has like 12 LEDs 
=> https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805389651384.html
