LED Console Light Replacement : Toyota Lexus

A DIY Video on how to upgrade or replace the console lights to LEDs in a 1997-2001 Toyota Camry or 1999-2003 Toyota Solara.

To access the transmission indicator bulb, the upper and lower consoles must be removed, which is held in by clips and screws. It uses a #194 type bulb.

The ignition ring is hidden behind its plastic bezel surround, and takes a #74 type bulb.

The ash tray bulb is easily accessed when removing the trim surrounding the radio, clock and HVAC, it too is a #74 type bulb.

The cigarette lighter has leads soldered to its bulb. A #74 bulb was disassembled and soldered to the leads to make it work.

The passenger seat belt light is a #74 bulb and easily accessed from the back of the clock.

The glove box needs to be removed completely before access is gained to the switch and light mechanism. Replacement is a #74 bulb, however an SMD bulb won't be as effective at lighting the glove box because it needs to be pointed in the downward direction as opposed to straight back.

Tools needed are a panel removal tool, Philips screw driver, flat screw driver and perhaps a soldering iron.