Section 518 (Rear Combination Lamps): Overhaul

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
Reassembly is in the reverse order of overhaul.

REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER (SEE OVERHAUL )
REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSY LH
1. Disconnect the connectors.
2. Remove the 3 nuts and the rear combination lamp assy LH.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Rear Combination Lamp Assembly (LH)
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REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LAMP BULB
1. Remove the rear combination lamp bulb and the rear combination lamp socket from the rear combination lamp assy LH.
2. Remove the rear combination lamp bulb from the rear combination lamp socket.