Posted on 10/19/2021 by Alla Lighting
You may find your halogen bulbs are quite dim, which may make it hard to see in front, especially in bad weather or severe driving conditions. Upgrading your old halogen bulbs of your Lexus GX470 to new aftermarket LED bulbs can add a great new look to your vehicle as well as enhance visibility at night for safer driving experience.
If choose to upgrade your old halogen bulbs to new LED bulbs, it is best to confirm you have the correct LED replacement bulb by referencing the original stock halogen bulb part number located in the vehicles direct owner’s manual or directly on the original bulb.
Below we will show you how to install your new ALLA Lighting LED bulbs to your Lexus GX470 reverse light.
Bulb Sizes for 2003-2009 Lexus GX470 reverse light is 7440/7443.
The following information is a step by step instructions on how to install your new 7443-2835-39W.
Compatible Vehicles: 2003-2009 Lexus GX470
Tools Required: The following will be the recommended tools required for your installation.
Step: 1)To access the license plate bulbs first you have to remove the interior trunk cover. The first step is to remove the handle. Looking closer at the handle on the back you will see that there are two clips, one on each side.
We used a flathead screwdriver to push down on the clips .
Step: 2) Next you will locate the small plastic cover above the cargo net pocket. Under the cover you will notice a screw. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the screw.
Step: 3) Remove the storage compartment lid next to the cargo net by twisting both knobs to the open position.
Step: 4) Remove the trim surrounding the rear window by pulling up on the edges of the trim. you can remove completely or remove until you are able to pull the bottom trim piece out.
Note* when reinstalling trim align the clips with the holes on the tail gate circled in the last image for step 4
Step: 5) Remove the insulating plastic to reveal the reverse light housing. The reverse light housings are shown in the red circles in the image below.
Step: 6) Twist the bulb socket counter clock-wise to free the socket from the housing and expose the halogen bulb.
Step: 7) Remove the halogen bulb from the bulb socket by pulling the bulb straight up and away from the socket.
Step 8) Install the new LED bulb by pressing the bulb base into the bulb socket until it cannot go any further then align the notched of the bulb socket to the housing and twist clockwise to lock the bulb into place.
Step 9) Repeat the same steps for the other side of the reverse lights and follow the trim removal steps in reverse to reassemble the vehicle. Now enjoy your safer, brighter, better ALLA Lighting reverse bulbs.
Check out our Step by Step installation video!
Congratulations!! Your installation is now complete. If you experienced any issues in which unable to complete installation please contact us for assistance. If the LED bulbs are experiencing hyper-flashing, flickering, an error code issues, then load resistors for this application will be required to be installed. These issues occur due to the LEDs low current nature which draws much less current than original stock halogen bulbs.
Please feel free to contact us at service@allalighting.com for assistance. Our team of highly trained representatives will be available to assist and provide best solution. May also visit us at www.allalighting.com
Looking for more LED upgrades for your vehicle. Check out the below bulb guide! For your reference only. All information below is not 100% guaranteed accurate. Please check the vehicle owner’s manual before purchasing.
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