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Section 1000 (Interior Light System): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Sedan: 

    REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT 

    HINT:

    • Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown in Fig 1 .
      Fig 1: Removing License Plate Light (Sedan)
      G03494239Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • Follow the same procedure for RH as for LH.
    1. Remove the Internal Trunk Release Handle.
    2. Remove a part of luggage compartment door trim.
    3. Remove the 4 nuts.
    4. Remove luggage compartment door outer garnish.
    5. Disconnect the connector.
    6. Pull the claw towards the inside of the vehicle as shown in Fig 2 , disconnect the engagement of 2 claws, and remove the license plate light assembly.
    Fig 2: Pulling Claw Towards Inside Of Vehicle (Sedan)
    G03494240Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Wagon: 

    REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT 

    HINT:

    • Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown in Fig 3 .
      Fig 3: Removing License Plate Light (Wagon)
      G03494241Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • Follow the same procedure for RH as for LH.
    1. Remove the back door trim.
    2. Remove the 4 nuts.
    3. Remove back door outer garnish.
    4. Disconnect the connector.
    5. Pull the claw towards the inside of the vehicle as shown in Fig 4 , disconnect the engagement of 2 claws, and remove the license plate light assembly.
    Fig 4: Pulling Claw Towards Inside Of Vehicle (Wagon)
    G03494242Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Sedan: 

    REMOVE LICENSE PLATE BULB 

    HINT:

    Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown in Fig 5 .

    1. Remove a part of luggage compartment door trim.
    2. Disconnect the bulb sockets and remove the bulbs.
    Fig 5: Removing License Plate Bulb (Sedan)
    G03494243Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Wagon: 

    REMOVE LICENSE PLATE BULB 

    HINT:

    Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown in Fig 6 .

    1. Remove the back door trim.
    2. Disconnect the bulb sockets and remove the bulbs.
    Fig 6: Removing License Plate Bulb (Wagon)
    G03494244Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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