ES 300 Rear light failure

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Ray, I found out what light was out . It is the high mounted brake light on the rear inside deck of the car . I looked around the moulding an could not find any screws for removal . Looking inside the trunk I onlt saw two plastic tabs that appear to hold the assemby in place. The owners manual informs me that the buld number is 7440 but gives no method of replacing it . Do I need to pry the cover off and if so how should I go about it? Oh by the way it is a 2003.

Sorry, without looking at it, I don't really have any idea how to gain access to the center high mounted stop light (CHMSL) bulbs. Most likely, it just pops off.

Thanks anyway Ray. It is still under warraty So I may just be lazy and take it in and have it done. I found this solution for a 96 ES and bet it is probably the same thing as it is so closely mounted to the window.

the cover slides straight forward. Firmly pull, sliding toward the front of the car to release the latch. Gently lift straight up (the wires will remain connected to the lamp socket. Twist out bulb socket (counter clockwise) remembering the orientation for it's return trip (it's a confusing socket).

All you have to do is slide the unit back towards you, then you can replace the bulb.

Thanks Wayne. I'll get the bulb tomorrow and give it a try.

Our local Lexus dealer fixes this for free. Just bring your bulbs.

Fixed it myself today and all is well . It was a little bit of a hassle getting the socket apart from the housing but other than that not to bad. Would be nice if the manual covered basic things like this but I think they like to tie you to the dealer whenever possible.

Your very welcome.