Beginners Question - How Do You Change Tail Lights

[trclexus]

I've got an IS 200 import and the Owner's manual only tells you where the tail lights are (I worked that much out myself!). What it doesn't tell you is how to access the tail light - I need to replace the bulb. I'd be very grateful for any help.

Thanks,

TRC

[JOHNNY-BOY]

Welcome to the club, tell us more aout your import IS what spec, colour etc.

There are two screws hidden behind caps that need to be removed, once these screws are removed the tail lights can be pulled out, there are retaining clips so a little pressure will be required.

Hope this helps :)

[trclexus]

Thanks for replying. I've got a Lexus IS 200 SE (Automatic) - 1999. Do you get at the lights from the boot or externally? If you access the lights from the boot, how do you unfix the boot lining?

[JOHNNY-BOY]

With the boot open the screws can be exposed externally. The screw covers are between the boot seal and light units (if memory serves me correct).

[aido]

I asked the same question in this thread mate, hope it helps - it really is a lot easier than you'd expect!

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...opic=7858&st=25

[trclexus]

Great - followed your instructions and have replaced the bulb. If only this information was in the Owner's Manual!

Thanks for your help

[Rob]

all owners manuals tell you about the bulbs etc and how to change them - it should be towards the back of the the manual. listed under bulbs in the index

[trclexus]

You'd think that would be the case - but my manual doesn't contain this information. I don't know if this is the case for all IS 200 manuals or just ones imported from Singapore.

[Scorpion]

Page 266 in mine.

[gib]

Need to replace one of the lights for the rear licence plate - no mention in the manual and I cannot work it out - have removed the cover under the bootlid and everything, but still no luck

Can anyone help?

I bet you its so simple

[stephenc]

Need to replace one of the lights for the rear licence plate - no mention in the manual and I cannot work it out - have removed the cover under the bootlid and everything, but still no luck

Can anyone help?

I  bet you its so simple

You need to replace the complete boot lid :D

Work from the outside. From memory, when I changed mine, the clear covers simply unclipped from the outside.

[gib]

Tried that - thought I might break something - I'll try again

[Zee007]

Also when I'm here.  Anybody who knows if there is any difference in the tail lights on the IS 2000 model and the 2001 model?  Lots of webshops sell tail lights for the 01-05 models, but it seems like it's the same light as for the 2000 model..

Am I right or is there some difference between them?

( I have a 2000 model with a broken tail light, and don't know if I dare to buy a light for the 01-05 model)

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They will fit John - but they will probably be a different colour inside the housing. The older ones were chrome inside. There are now black chrome and champagney kind of colour too. They are the newer ones.