How do you replace the Map lights
How do you replace the Map lights
hey i got 2 LEDs for the interior map light i cant figure out how to remove the cover to replace the old bulbs.
Re: How do you replace the Map lights (lybrian1)
I believe you need a very small flat head and pry gentle between the holder and lens. It should pop out. Don't quote me, I have not done this yet. Most cars come off like this.
Re: How do you replace the Map lights (cjre1)
i did that for the back seat ceiling lights but it doesnt seem to work with the map light.
Re: How do you replace the Map lights (lybrian1)
As I mentioned in another post I used a butter spreader to get them out. I know it sounds but it worked like a charm. I've tried using a very small flat-head an almost damaged the plastics around the light covers.
Hope it helps
Hope it helps
Re: How do you replace the Map lights (mcube3)
so do i just pop out the white/translucent plastic cover on the light?
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Re: How do you replace the Map lights (lybrian1)
I used plastic trim remove tool.Just slide it in there and twist it gently.That cover doesn't get damaged easily.
mike
mike
Re: How do you replace the Map lights (lybrian1)
Yes if I remembered correctly only one side pop out. The side that's further away from the windshield (the side that you press on) comes out and the whole piece swing down towards the windshield. I am pretty sure this is in the owner's manual too. Check there if you have any problems.lybrian1 wrote:so do i just pop out the white/translucent plastic cover on the light?
Re: How do you replace the Map lights (st_donjuan)
The cover itself doesn't, but the plastics part around the cover does. I put a small indentation there when I try to pry the cover off using a very small flat-head. That's how I decided to use something flat and wide to twist it outst_donjuan wrote:I used plastic trim remove tool.Just slide it in there and twist it gently.That cover doesn't get damaged easily.
mike
Re: How do you replace the Map lights (mcube3)
Thanks alot ill try that out.mcube3 wrote:
Yes if I remembered correctly only one side pop out. The side that's further away from the windshield (the side that you press on) comes out and the whole piece swing down towards the windshield. I am pretty sure this is in the owner's manual too. Check there if you have any problems.
Re: How do you replace the Map lights (mcube3)
Funny thing, I have been using a small eye glass flat head for years and never runined the light cover. I guess it depends on your steady hand and what you use. Either way, all will work.