D2S Bulb Change.

[mrkfx]

Hi Folks,

purchased an LS430 a few weeks ago now, really enjoying the relaxing nature of the car.

I noticed that one of my dipped beam xenon's is looking noticably dimmer than the other, so suspect it is the original bulb.

How difficult are the d2s bulbs to replace? cannot find anything in the user manual as to how to change them? I know you have to be careful disconnecting it from the ballast unit but have done this before on a previous car.

Anyone used the new Osram Xenarc D2s bulbs?

[steve2006]

If it is similar to the LS400 the easiest way is to remove the headlight unit then replace the bulb, there are normally 3 nuts/bolts holding it in.

[mrkfx]

Thanks Steve- do any LS430 owners have any experience of changing the bulbs too?

[Jannie]

Steve is right, as i have changed loads of bulbs for my customers both on the LS400/430 however i do not remove the headlamps from the 400 as they are easy to access.

[mrkfx]

Took the car into the lexus reading for a minor service and they fitted the bulbs for free. I had tried to remove headlamps myself but could not undo some of the bolts.

Thoroughly recommend Osram Xenarc bulbs by the way.

[abs66]

I've never had to remove headlights just to change bulbs either! Dead easy on a mk3.