Install: JDM Black Tail Lights

[tony]

Ah, the elusive black JDM tail lights. These are only available through import, and are a factory Toyota part over in Japan. They are darker than the factory "smoked" or "black pearl" lenses that come on the darker color 02' and 03' IS300.

small flat head screwdriver, phillips screwdriver

1/5

About 10 mins

Step 1: Using a thin small flat head screwdriver or similar object, pop off the plastic round screw covers as show in the picture. They come off easily, so there is no need to force.

Step 2: Remove the screws under the caps with your phillips screwdriver. Grip the lens housing and pull out towards you wiggling a bit as you pull. They come out somewhat easily.

Step 3: Remove the three bulbs by turning the bulbs counter clockwise.

Step 4: On the passenger side, there will be an extra step involved. You must remove the small gold screw as shown in the picture below. Reattach this in the same location on your new lens when you install that side.

Step 5: Simply reverse the steps to install your new lenses. Be sure when locking the bulbs back into the new housing they are secure. If they are loose at all this may cause future leaking and condensation build up inside the housing.

[FONG]

Are these what you can get from L-Tuned parts?

[frankthetank113]

Will these fit on my '05 or does it have to be on an '03?

[IS2nr88]

What is it that the gold screw holds in step 4? I've always been curious. Does anybody know?

[kayotik]

Originally Posted by IS2nr88

What is it that the gold screw holds in step 4? I've always been curious. Does anybody know?

It holds/secures the inner housing of the tail light.

[MGamble02]

Where can you buy these from?, I have been looking for a darker light for about 6 months now!

[mycalr]

Originally Posted by MGamble02

Where can you buy these from?, I have been looking for a darker light for about 6 months now!

Ask Nigel if he can still get them:
JDM OEM Toyota/Lexus Parts