Lexus ES 250 Owner's Manual page 422

and then remove the protective
tape.
WARNING
Replacing light bulb
■
● Turn off the light. Do not attempt to
replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the light.
The bulb become very hot and may
cause burns.
Do not touch the glass portion of the
●
light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion,
use and hold with a clean dry cloth to
avoid getting moisture and oils on the
bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or
dropped, it may blow out or crack.
Fully install light bulb and any parts
●
used to secure it. Failure to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water
entering the light unit. This may dam-
age the light or cause condensation to
build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulb is fully seated and
●
locked.
Check the wattage of the bulb before
●
installing to prevent heat damage.
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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