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Old 04-24-2006, 03:46 PM
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I don't want to ruin my headliner so I thought I would ask if anyone knew how to get into these lenses. There is nothing in the manual, and I searched on this site for an hour. I would appreciate your help and TIA!
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Which bulb are you referring to?

There's the individual map lights (activated by the two switches), there's the center light that lights when the door opens (illuminated in your picture), and there's the two amber colored lights that help add some nighttime illumination (the two small circles in your picture.)
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Use flat screw driver and pry it out. As simple as that.
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I am trying to change the individual map lights, as well as the center overhead light. I will leave the lcd's alone
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Here are the official instructions...

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