How Do I Change Rear Indicator Bulbs....

GALLA_4 · April 20, 2005

Guys

Stupid question time :iraqi-info-minister: And YES I did do a search!

Are there orange reflectors in the rear indicator light clusters on the IS200 or is it just an orange bulb?

If its just a bulb I'd like to change them to the clear type that flash orange when they come on.

How does one even get at the bulbs in the rear light clusters?(Never got manual when I bought car)

What type bulb are the rear indicator bulbs?

Colin P · April 20, 2005

Philips Silver Vision PY21W from www.powerbulbs.co.uk

two screws under the boot seal for the light (under plastic caps), then it just comes out I think from memory.

GALLA_4 · April 20, 2005

Philips Silver Vision PY21W from www.powerbulbs.co.uk
two screws under the boot seal for the light (under plastic caps), then it just comes out I think from memory.

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Once I undo these two screws which way does the light come off?

ie Should I pull it towards me? or Push it sideways?

Colin P · April 20, 2005

towards you, might need a little physical encouragement but it just comes straight out. Might need to disconnect the wires at the back though? cant remember hwow tight they are but obviously this is accessable by removing the boot carpet (presume there must be something else to undo at the back but cant remember as it was a long time ago, its obvious when you remove the carpet though)

GALLA_4 · April 20, 2005

Cheers Colin!

Very Helpful Bloke!

Rob · April 20, 2005

towards you, might need a little physical encouragement but it just comes straight out. Might need to disconnect the wires at the back though? cant remember hwow tight they are but obviously this is accessable by removing the boot carpet (presume there must be something else to undo at the back but cant remember as it was a long time ago, its obvious when you remove the carpet though)

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DO NOT remove the carpet it will get you nowhere, all the connectors are on the light assembly.

open the boot lid, look next to the light that u want to remove, u will see 2 blanking caps, remove these and remove the 2 screws that u can now see.

with 2 hands pull the light unit towards u, it might be a stuck but it is only held on 2 plastic studs, nce it is free , angle the top of the light towards u slightly and then the light unit will be free ( i say angle it towards u as there is a little lip on the light assy that engages behind the bumper)

re fitting is a reversal of the above.

SHAHZ · April 20, 2005

angle the top of the light towards u slightly and then the light unit will be free ( i say angle it towards u as there is a little lip on the light assy that engages behind the bumper)
re fitting is a reversal of the above.

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At which point you may want to put a cloth on the bumper so you dont scratch it....but no need to remove carpet, theres a pic of mine in the garage :)

GALLA_4 · April 22, 2005

At last got my Silvervision bulbs and I must admit they do tidy up the rear clusters no end! I have some before and after shots for anyone whose considering doing this mod. Should have been done off the line!!! Its a very easy thing to do but looks great.

BEFORE

AFTER

Just my two cents of info and thanks to all members above who gave me advice!

GALLA_4