# Headlights **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** lexus, headlights, 300\ **Created:** [October 7, 2009, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/37740 "2009-10-07T15:20:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gravy123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/dec6dc/32.png) [@gravy123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gravy123)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/37740/1 "2009-10-07T15:20:33Z")
How do I change headlight (driver side) of 2002 lexus ES 300? Is there some place I can obtain a diagram? ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/37740/2 "2009-10-07T15:26:52Z")
Are You Changing The HeadLight Assembly Or The Bulb? CSA ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/37740/3 "2009-10-07T15:41:10Z")
Have You Looked In The Owner’s Manual? CSA ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/37740/4 "2009-10-07T15:50:52Z")
Many automakers include instructions for simple DIY projects like bulb replacement in the owner’s manual. ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/37740/5 "2009-10-07T20:05:51Z")
Many automakers include instructions for simple DIY projects like bulb replacement in the owner’s manual. True, but have you had to change headlights in many of the newer cars. It is easier to change the engine. OK I exaggerate a little. ---
**Author:** ![tardis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f0a364/32.png) [@tardis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tardis)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/37740/6 "2009-10-07T22:06:55Z")
My owner’s manual just says to go to the dealer to replace any of the bulbs. I had to get the factory service manual to get instructions on how to change any of them. I don’t know how common this is, but it is certainly not always true that the owner’s manual will tell you how to do change the lights. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/37740/7 "2009-10-07T22:24:55Z")
If you just want to replace the bulb, remove the inner fender liner to gain access to the backside of the headlight pod. If you want to replace the headlight pod, remove the fender liner, remove the front bumper cover, and remove the headlight pod. Tester ---
**Author:** ![gravy123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/dec6dc/32.png) [@gravy123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gravy123)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2009, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/37740/8 "2009-10-08T02:24:50Z")
I am changing only the bulb. The manual which came with the vehicle is of no help. It says to take to the dealer, which i find rediculous. The dealer wants over $100 for their electrical (only) manual. Price is nothing but usurious and I have no idea if it would help. Can you be of any help? ---
**Author:** ![galant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/77aa72/32.png) [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2009, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/37740/9 "2009-10-08T02:27:23Z")
What tester said. By the way, seems like you should not be driving a Lexus! That car is designed for someone that thinks a headlight is a very sophisticated part and would be willing to pay $1000 to have it changed. ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2009, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/37740/10 "2009-10-08T03:09:11Z")
Our Chrysler And GM Cars Have Headlight Bulb Replacement Described And Pictured In The Owner’s Manuals. Neither Is Very Difficult. Therefore I thought the advice to check the manual made sense. CSA ---
**Author:** ![gravy123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/dec6dc/32.png) [@gravy123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gravy123)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2009, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/37740/11 "2009-10-08T03:27:08Z")
You got to be a dealer yourself. You have been of no help but thanks anyway. ---
**Author:** ![gravy123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/dec6dc/32.png) [@gravy123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gravy123)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2009, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/37740/12 "2009-10-08T03:46:53Z")
Thank you for your suggestion. The Lexus manual does not describe or offer photos. Another writer stated that Lexus does not include such in their manual because they want an owner to return to the dealer. Several decades as a garage mechanic, this should not be necessary to change a headlight bulb.