I30 Analog Clock Light Replacement

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I30 Analog Clock Light Replacement

By: mmike87

1) Using a thin flatblade screwdriver, and a soft cloth, gently pry the frame that surrounds the ventilation ducts. My car has navigation and the cover looked a little different from the below diagram as the ventilation cover and the cover for the radio/nav system were seperate. Only the cover aroung the vents needs to come off. Start at the bottom and work your way up until a side pops out, then do the other side.



Note that the wiring harness for the hazzard lights are attached to the switch, and will come out with the ventilation frame. The wires are pretty short but I was able to position it out of the way without disconnecting it.

3) Using a 10mm socket, remove the two small screws that hold the below piece in place.



Again, using my nav eqipped unit as an example, the screws were removed and the piece popped up and out. There are two tabs in the back that it hinges on. The clock assembly is mounted to this piece.

You can leave it all hooked up while changing the bulbs. There is enough wire. Turn it around to see the back of the clock.

4) You'll see the bulbs.

A small screwdriver and a quarter turn will pop them out. Replace them. I used the super white LED "Neowedge" units from Autolumination. About $8 for two of them shipped, had them in a few days.

5) Try the new bulbs BEFORE assembling everything - ESPECIALLY if you're using the LED bulbs. The LED's are polarity sensitive, unlike regular bulbs. Neither of mine worked the first time. I took them out, flipped them around, and was golden after that. Interesting note is that the stock bulbs, although white when illuminated, look blue when you take them out.

6) Reassemble the same way you took it apart. Everything goes back together very smooth and easily - so if something feel like it's not fitting, it's not. Take it back out and try again. I imagine these dashboard parts are not cheap to replace.

The super white LED's look fantastic - I highly suggest folks try those over the overpriced dealer bulbs.