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Old 05-18-11, 12:38 PM
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Default How to replace dome lights?

I was trying to remove the front dome light cluster to replace the lights with led's up there and I removed the 2 screws and it came down but it still really tight towards the back of the cluster. I heard there are clips but I am trying to find them and don't want break anything or crack the cluster tugging on it. Anyone have pics or a video? Thanks!
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Yes, two clips towards to back of the dome light (back being the area farthest from the windshield for clarification.) You have to pull down with a some amount of force to get the clips to come undone. On mine, one of them came out of the dome light assembly when I pulled it down and I had to use pliers to get it out of the ceiling. This partially broke the clip but it was still usable. I believe on one of the LED guides that Brocious posted it has a picture of this whole process.
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Pull down using your hands with force.. it should come down easy.
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Once you've removed the two black screws that were hidden in the sunglasses holder, just pull down and towards the rear of the car. It's tight and I was scared to pull it down but I didn't break anything. It's actually not tabs but some circular thing that holds it in place. Don't worry as they won't break.
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2 screws?? I just used a small very thin flat head screwdriver and poped off the lens. Replaced the bulbs in about 30 seconds.....no mess or marks left behind.
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