"07 Headlight Replacement -needs advice
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"07 Headlight Replacement -needs advice
I heard an impact sound in the front while I was heading back from the mechanic to fix the controls arms issue. I didn't comprehend the damage a pebble or bolt could cause until I got home. The lens on the passenger side headlight is broken to pieces :-(
I couldn't find any information about DIY headlight replacement vs. having done by a mechanic for labor only.
I have seen brand-new OEM headlights from Lex or Fleabay that cost $2600 and $1K, respectively, and they won't even match the other headlight's patina for that much money :-) On Flebay, there are also used items with damaged lens and tabs, but it will be a big gamble.
Is there another aftermarket or other solution available to deal with this problem?
I couldn't find any information about DIY headlight replacement vs. having done by a mechanic for labor only.
I have seen brand-new OEM headlights from Lex or Fleabay that cost $2600 and $1K, respectively, and they won't even match the other headlight's patina for that much money :-) On Flebay, there are also used items with damaged lens and tabs, but it will be a big gamble.
Is there another aftermarket or other solution available to deal with this problem?
Last edited by LS2k; 05-25-24 at 03:36 PM.
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Check if the lens only is replaceable, if so remove the headlight and swap the lens out. If not buy a nice used on and polish both it and the other remaining headlight so they match.
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bobusa (05-26-24)
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I came across an old topic that may be about replacing just the lenses, but I'm not sure because that particular model with the headlight washer is just nonexistent.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...-lens-rep.html
Clearly -didn't "see" that one coming -Literally :-)
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Yes, that was my approach up until I realized that mine had the headlight washer, or "winter package" In the end, I am now even further limited to replacing it with the exact identical model that comes with the winter package or no else (because even replacing both headlights with OEM but non "winter pkg"-washer option will lead to probable ECU errors next).
I came across an old topic that may be about replacing just the lenses, but I'm not sure because that particular model with the headlight washer is just nonexistent.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...-lens-rep.html
Clearly -didn't "see" that one coming -Literally :-)
I came across an old topic that may be about replacing just the lenses, but I'm not sure because that particular model with the headlight washer is just nonexistent.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...-lens-rep.html
Clearly -didn't "see" that one coming -Literally :-)
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Looks like there's a Prius hunting season open. My friend's Prius got eaten by Lexus last week as well. I told him to ditch the Prius, get Lexus and move up the food chain. LMAO.
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How about the installation? What could be the labor be ~ ?
Found this info and quite more
Last edited by LS2k; 05-26-24 at 12:58 PM.
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Thank you, and given that you will need to remove the headlight in the first place and that my headlight is operating properly, a lens replacement makes the most "sense" in my situation. Naturally, it will be ideal to do both at once.
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sha4000 (05-27-24)
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