How to replace steering wheel buttons on a Lexus ES 350

2007-2010 Lexus ES 350 have been known to have issues with their steering button. I got a replacement off of eBay..it's just the pads itself.. doesn't come with wiring etc.

[@alphaomega7891]

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO! Changed my switch covers today. FIRST, I pulled the positive terminal off the battery, so no worry about the airbag going off by accident. I also removed the airbag, easy enough if you watch one of the videos on removing the steering wheel. => If you pull the airbag, DO NOT test the new switches with airbag wiring disconnected, you may get a constantly ON airbag light that's difficult to shut off. For me, removing the plastic clips that hold the switches was the most difficult part, until I got out a long, thin, flat-blade screwdriver. I pulled away the rear plastic shroud a few inches, to gain access. After that, it was easy to slip the screwdriver blade UP from the bottom, and under the clips, twist the blade, and the clips released. CHEERS !

[@loverenee]

Coming back to say thank you for this video! It took me a lil min to build up the confidence to do it but I finally changed out my buttons today with your video as a step by step! My steering wheel looks nice again! If a 30 something year old woman can do this, anyone can! Lol I will add for anyone that wants to do this, I used a torx T30 bit in my drill to loosen those torx screws! I don’t think I could have done it by hand because it took a lot of force! And I needed a smaller Philips head for the 3 little screws behind the button itself but I had almost all the tools. The only thing I had to go buy was the torx T30 bit which I got from Home Depot for under $6! I also didn’t unplug my battery. Just turned the car off. And used a flat head screw driver to loosen the clips holding the button in OUTWARD.

[@lmfao-og9bk]

Took an hour for everything. Great video! My new buttons work perfectly.

[@mikecary2678]

You made it look too easy. Loosened screws on sides but center horn part seems stuck. Made horn go off a few times. Wished you spent more time on this main part removal. Where specifically to pry and how hard and what to avoid

[@TRG1719]

Sorry bro

[@lifeisbeautiful4981]

This video helped me a lot. Quite the transformation from the old nasty buttons. Thank you sir.

[@TRG1719]

You're welcome!

[@HoodsGlobal]

***Thanks for sharing this video. It helped me change out my 2007 lexus es350 steering wheel buttons. **However, the plastic clips needs to be pulled out, not pushed in. Also there are three little screws holding the button to the base.

[@kassiapencek6185]

👏👏👏Thanks so much for making this video. This made us confident that we could do it AND we did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Saved 700.00! You were right about the plastic clips being hard. It took like an hour for just that part! Those tabs needed to be pulled outward vs. pushed in to get them out. Took 3 people!

[@TRG1719]

Glad it helped! Believe me, i was scared handling that airbag unit..lol

[@Tr33People]

Best to disconnect the battery first. @@TRG1719

[@beoneofus355]

just replaced my left side button today and the video helped out a lot. I needed a vice grip to make the torx screw driver turn and loosen the screws effectively. it was too hard to loosen them by hand.

[@don.brasco]

Just did this, thanks for your video, I never would have been able to do it otherwise!

[@TRG1719]

Glad I could help!

[@_thedirtest_4461]

Helped alot thanks even in 2024🙏🏾

[@The2Coolest2]

I swear I saw somewhere they had adhesive stickers that look like the graphics of the buttons that you can just place over them. I can't find them. This seems like the next best thing. Although one thing I will say at the end is best to test the buttons before you reassemble, just to save you a hassle in case there was a problem!

[@TRG1719]

There are 3 levels that you can tackle this situation. 1. Replace the whole button assembly 2. Replace just the touch pads 3. put stickers If i was replacing the whole assembly, yes i would test it. But i'm just putting on the touch pads and I know my buttons work. I think the stickers are on ebay.

[@dafaaank1063]

The stickers don’t fit bc of the curvature of the buttons (waste of money, just buy the buttons and do it right once).

[@ghost1910fcb]

Very helpful Thx

[@koreamrpark]

Goood job!!!!

[@truefreedom3662]

Thank you for the video. Only difficult part was popping off the left side column cap but got it and right side easy peezy. Anyways no issues taking off and putting back on. However when tested left side controls … only the mode button worked volume and skip next prior button did not respond even though I could tell the inner button was being depressed. Anyhow. Wonder if it’s the board even though I had no interaction with the actual board. Well it looks good at least LOL…. Thanks again. Perhaps I should have disconnected the battery first.

[@TRG1719]

Was the old one working before you changed it? Mine was working even the the buttons were all messed up..it would still respond when pressed

[@truefreedom3662]

@@TRG1719 yes the old one was working… just a cosmetic issue with the wear as to why I wanted to replace

[@truefreedom3662]

Weirdest thing… so after trying and giving up on thinking I could get the volume and prior next buttons to respond a few days later I tried the controls while driving and they now all work.. damn

[@TRG1719]

@@truefreedom3662 unfortunately that's just what happens with this systems. When it was new..every little thing that didn't work, I'd try to fix it immediately...as time went on, I left it alone and eventually things work again...it could take a while or the next time I turn on the car

[@truefreedom3662]

@@TRG1719 ya weirdest thing LOL. Thanks for everything… in the end everything is peachy keen … so to speak. Cheers

[@manofsteel2312]

Thanks for this video🙏🏾 Love that in dash!!!! Do you have a link or website for that?👀

[@TRG1719]

phoenixautomotiveinc.com/

[@roccomusic]

HOW DID YOU DO THAT TOUCHSCREEN IN YOUR LEXUS???

[@donaldduck3434]

Thanks I am about to do this to my 2007

[@abrahamestrada2206]

How'd it go?

[@lookmomnohands8061]

@@abrahamestrada2206 it was easy and looks fantastic. But then I had get 20s with my stimulus 😂

[@abrahamestrada2206]

@@lookmomnohands8061 Thank for the feedback! I just ordered one 3 hours ago😁

[@lookmomnohands8061]

@@abrahamestrada2206 it was super easy the color of thw buttons is lighter gray but it only to 10 mins

[@lydrellwright3204]

Hello. Where did you get the full screen radio? Do you like it and does it function properly?

[@TRG1719]

right around the time of this video. It works ......but it only functions properly 85% of the time. its an android system..its not gonna be trouble free compared to factory system out there

[@chuckfirmin4004]

Where did you get your radio? Did you do a video on it?

[@TRG1719]

Phoenix Automotive..i just got it this past weekend..i'm still trying to iron out a few kinks and then i'll upload a vid on it.

[@sabrijarrah306]

@@TRG1719 That would be helpful,

[@TRG1719]

@@sabrijarrah306 here it is installed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmjFdoVtd92HnZY

[@joepacheco5771]

Hi Ryobi Guy, can you share the link for the pads you purchased on ebay.. thanks!

[@TRG1719]

www.ebay.com/itm/114019393105

[@anakinandy]

What did you search on eBay? Are the control pads new or used

[@TRG1719]

It's new..its just the pads. www.ebay.com/itm/Steering-Wheel-Switch-R-L-Side-Button84250-33190-C0-For-Lexus-ES350-2006-2012/114019393105?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[@vejovagula7338]

@@TRG1719 Thanks for the link. Looks like these come from China (what doesn't???) and the actual link you shared has them at $130. Scrolling under the offer...I see them from $70 - $80 or so...and again all from China and using the same ad layout format. ??? Must be a common practice and one wonders "if" you spend just $70+...does one get the same as the $130 one??? I guess you take you chances...or possibly take the "hit" and give the Lexus dealer 2X - 3X's as much! Again...THANKS for the video & link!!!

[@TRG1719]

@@vejovagula7338 Yeah i think they all come from the same factory in china and some can just sell it cheaper. The lexus oem will still break apart obviously but maybe will take it a little longer to break than these cheaper china made stuff.

[@loverenee]

What did you use to pry off the covers behind the wheel?

[@TRG1719]

I did this a long time ago...but I think i used a small flat head screw driver

[@n1draco.]

did you disconnect the battery

[@TRG1719]

Yes

[@chuckfirmin4004]

Did you have to unplugged your battery?

[@TRG1719]

No sir..everybody on youtube likes to scare people. You don't have to unplug the battery..but don't blame me if something happens..lol

[@dvjlex6036]

How much for the stereo screen

[@TRG1719]

I think it was around $600

[@yoizel]

Do you need to disconnect the car battery to do this?

[@TRG1719]

Yes

[@loverenee]

@@TRG1719why disconnect the car battery?

[@TRG1719]

@loverenee i just want to take precautions...you are handling an airbag...don't want the possibility of it blowing up in your face

[@loverenee]

@@TRG1719 ohh thanks for that info! I will do that!

[@reinaldoveitia4261]

Man, you'd better have put the ones from 2010 to 2012 that are plastic buttons, not rubber, those would last you a lifetime

[@TRG1719]

They changed the design a little bit. It won't fit in the same hole. Probably have to replace the center horn/airbag part too

[@ceciliaoconnor2091]

got to tell you bad video ,you kept showing after the fact things .every time you did something you showed it after you did it ...

[@TRG1719]

A lot of that is because of the nature of the job...it's very tight and it's sometimes difficult to hold a camera and do the job.

[@vejovagula7338]

Actually a good video...does not look extremely difficult...and if what he failed to show in every minute (that's "my-newt") detail of the disassembly & assembly challenges you...maybe you should take it to the shop!