2010-2015 Lexus RX350 RX450h Low Beam HID Headlight Bulb Replacement Instructions

Master Technician Viktor G shows the DIY how-to removal and installation procedure.
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[@n71itrer]

Putting the bulb in first ended my frustration after 10 minutes of trying to install without putting the bulb in first Great advice!

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jet2032]

Absolutely. The best light change video of all that I watched. Though my 2009 is a little different set up the process of getting the bulb back in CORRECTLY in independently and putting those clips back in was priceless time saver thank you so much. I still want to beat up the engineer who designed that set up though. Changing lights shouldn't need to be so hard

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

@@jet2032 thank you for the feedback!

[@lawrencecallis3613]

Thank you so much for this video. The fastest and easiest repair I ever done following the guidance of a youtube video. You are awesome!

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Thanks Lawrence!

[@CharlieVML]

Yes!! The car manual was useless- this guy solved my problem. Thanks a lot

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

You are welcome Charlie!

[@Deryck206]

Your videos have been super helpful. Gave me great confidence in my limited abilities. Please do a rear gate lift motor replacement video.

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Will do if I get a chance, thanks for watching!

[@hotdogs5265]

Thank you. Finally a video that shows this. 👍

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

My pleasure!

[@pauly5502]

Exactly

[@edwinorellana4055]

Dude, save my life!!! you are the best and hope you can make more videos as awesome as this one is.

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Glad I could help!

[@andrewdulay3604]

Thanks. This made the change out a lot easier than just jumping in.

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Glad it helped!

[@HinaKHuynh]

thank God for men like you who make it possible for women like me 😊

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Thank you 😊

[@miryamamar3420]

Beautiful. Just in time as I found out my 2010 RX takes HID too. THANK YOU

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Great to hear!

[@hrandmahmoudi147]

Hi Viktor your all videos are very useful thank you for great videos 🙏👏👏🌹

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Glad you like them!

[@cratson4341]

Thank you so much it's really helpful and saves my time and money

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Excellent!

[@drperazacisneros]

Thanks for the video! Extremely helpful!!

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Glad to hear it!

[@stevedinh551]

Clear instruction and video. Thank you very much.

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Glad to hear!

[@chrissudlow863]

Excellent video - thank you.

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Glad you liked it!

[@rwelch8092]

Finally found a video for this

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Excellent!

[@sameepkodia8164]

Thank you, job done in 10 minutes. Did use your link for parts

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Thanks Sameep!

[@mohdzuhair1169]

Thanks victor great video

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

You are welcome Mohd!

[@DublinMarge]

Nice video, my friend. Thanks.

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Any time!

[@uabir8338]

Excellent video! Just used this to take apart my bulb. Imma get LEDs soon 😊😊😊

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Nice work!

[@SerenoOunce]

If headlamp has sealed cover for bulbs then LED's should not be used. May not fit for one but will also overheat.

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

@@SerenoOunce good point

[@rhou568]

very good instruction. Wish you would do one to convert HID to LED for RX's. Thanks

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Thank you! I have not seen that conversion done before.

[@zahimiibrahim3602]

From the look of it the 2nd gen 2009 RX350 is very similar. I want to do mine as it seems not as bright as it should be. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

No problem 👍

[@michaellorenson2997]

Excellent, thanks

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Any time!

[@SerenoOunce]

For HID's best to try swapping Left/Right bulbs first. Need to verify if ballast is functional before throwing parts at it.

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Good tip!

[@jacobhiles447]

Been waiting for this video. Thank you so much. Do you know which fuse terminal is associated with the headlights? I’ll be working on the hybrid as well and want to be sure I don’t get electrocuted but would rather not completely unplug the battery. Thanks again for your great videos!

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

I believe with the HID lights, it will be the 10A BIXENON fuse in the fuse box under the hood. Honestly though, as long as your headlights are off and the ignition is off while you are working on them, you will be fine, we never disconnected the battery at the dealership where I worked to change the bulbs.

[@BartWindrum]

I'm going to play it uber safe and disconnect the battery negative terminal. What can I expect to have to reset afterwards? I'm guessing radio presets, maybe door windows, maybe rear hatch…and if the latter, what's that procedure?

[@pauly5502]

Assuming this is the same for most Lexus in this year range ! 2013 300h

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

It would be pretty similar on you ES.

[@user-wf2lw9bj2j]

Victor, your videos are very good. I have a Lexus 2012 RX 450 h where my driver side low beam is to the left of the high beam (it's closer to the left fender). My high beams are the inner bulbs and low beams are the outer ones. It's under a welded piece of the frame so very inaccessible. It also does not have the tab on the cover to turn it counter clockwise. Do you have a video describing how to replace it? Appreciate the help. Jim Howard

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Hi, in your case you would have a halogen low beam instead of HID: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJbXqp-Qftmbitksi=pXf26E2-mMe0r7h-

[@BinkyCA]

Hi Viktor! Can you make a video for foglight bulb replacement?

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Coming soon!

[@shauncuff92]

Thank you, Viktor. I have the non-hybrid 2010. Your video shows a Phillips HID bulb. Do I need to use OEM or can I get by with a good aftermarket?

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

The OEM one is just a repackaged Philips or Sylvania. The one in the Amazon link below the video is good quality.

[@shauncuff92]

@@Viktor_G_Automotive Sorry I didn't see the links at first. Parts on the way. Fingers crossed. Thanks again Viktor

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

@@shauncuff92 any time!

[@madi482]

Hi Viktor,I have questions ; How to turn on pass.airbag on lexus es330,2004 model? i don't have snap equipment.

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Could you please elaborate. The airbag turns on and off depending on the weight of the passenger, unless there is a fault or problem with the system.

[@vladv7019]

Hey Victor, can you tell little steps how to disconnect a battery properly before replacing this low beam bulb? Do you mean to disconnect a Negative terminal in a small 12V battery in a trunk? Should I keep connected a Positive terminal?

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Here is a video on where the 12V battery is located on the hybrid. You just need to remove the negative terminal wire, positive can stay attached. It is really just an extra precaution, if you have the headlight switch in the off position , keep the keys out of the car and people away from the car, the lights will not come on.

[@vladv7019]

@@Viktor_G_Automotive Thank you for quick response!

[@user-eg4jg8lo9o]

Need help, pleas show where the coolant temperature sensor is for 2007 RX350. Thank you so much.

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

It is located under the air filter box, screwed into the coolant manifold at the rear of the engine.

[@user-eg4jg8lo9o]

@@Viktor_G_Automotive Error code P0117

[@johnm8787]

What replacement clips do you recommend

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

The factory ones are quite expensive at over a dollar per clip. You could go with aftermarket ones like these: amzn.to/4a662rc

[@Someguy1357]

My 2010 models bulb and headlight look very different from this one. The bulb has two wires (no way to disconnect) and looks different from the bulb you have. It's thinner and slightly longer.

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Are you located in North America? Is the headlight for sure HID or is it halogen or LED? If you answered YES to both, you may have an aftermarket HID conversion kit on your vehicle.

[@Someguy1357]

@@Viktor_G_Automotive I did some research. Yes to the first, and yes. Turns out my specific vehicle is not manufactured with HID lights. So it's must be aftermarket kit. I'll have to find a replacement online unfortunately. Thank you so much for you help sir!

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

@@Someguy1357Any time!

[@mohammedhassan-ik2fv]

The clip holder broke what whould I be able to do

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

You could try to glue it back together with epoxy or plastic weld or similar.

[@SB-tl7zz]

Can u replace it with led?

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Possibly, but I’ve never done it.

[@davidmushio1324]

Auxito for 2010 rx 350? Any code issues?

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

You can’t get fault codes from using a different brand light bulb, this is not a Volkswagen 😉

[@davidmushio1324]

@@Viktor_G_Automotive lol definitely not a vw ,thanks

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

@@davidmushio1324 just make sure to get the right bulb. If yours is a factory HID, I don’t know if Auxito makes a replacement for it. If you have regular halogen bulbs, you’ll have no problem installing Auxito LED.

[@user-rs7fs5kg6f]

Hi Victor, where is your garage and what is your address want to bring my Lexus for service.

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

I am in Alberta, Canada. Where are you located?

[@netdragon256]

Those stupid metal tabs are annoying. I think they are made for small hands. Sometimes you just push them in towards the center, not down and in. One tab at a time. If it doesn't pop out in a few seconds you're doing it wrong. Putting the bulb back in is much easier.

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

They can definitely be a pain!

[@MOUSEBOWEN]

This lights Suck big time I can’t see shit 💩 I just ordered a AUXITO H11 $80.00 Amazon but the electrical harness is different so I have to send it back. I will find something else

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Fair enough. I’m pretty sure your 2004 RX330 uses a different HID bulb than the 2010-15 RX though.

[@kristeningram1385]

O j

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

🙂