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Old 08-08-09, 10:56 AM
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Is there a how to somewhere on here? I ordered the kit from sewell and dont know how to take apart the areas where they need to be installed. any and all assistance is appreciated.
Old 08-08-09, 11:28 AM
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You can pop both the front Dome Lights and rear dome lights out with a screwdriver or credit card pretty easily, then just insert the bulbs. If it does not light up at first, try reinserting the bulbs again, but the other way. If you need anymore help let me know, I struggled through it when I did it too.
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thanks, ill try that now. figured the interior was like most cars. and what about the mirror courtesy lights, how do i do those?
Old 08-08-09, 11:54 AM
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For the FRONT dome light, I recommend removing it completely.. Trying to pry off the white frosted lense will be messy...

There are two screws that hold it in place inside the sunglass holder unit.

For the rear dome light and front vanity lights, those will easily come off with a mini flat head..

Just use some blue tap on the end of it to prevent scratches when prying & popping out.

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Nm they are not the mirrors they are the interior courtesy lights. got them all except those two tricky bastards in the cluster of three in front. the ones in the corner are slippery.
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Joe i got the front white part off. no issue with interior door popper tools. any tricks as to getting the two bulbs out? the middle one pulled out just fine.
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Originally Posted by Splat
Joe i got the front white part off. no issue with interior door popper tools. any tricks as to getting the two bulbs out? the middle one pulled out just fine.
Remove the dome assemble in under 1 minute.. The 3 bullbs are each pushed into a socket that is removable.

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thanks ill try (this evening when it cools down).
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Use a small jeweler's screwdriver as shown above. I replaced a total of 7 bulbs inside:

Vanity (pair)
Front dome (x3)
Rear dome (x2)

Footwell is just fine stock and rest are ok too.

I did replace the parking lights with a pair of 194's inside the headlight and also a pair of 9005's for high beam and H11's for the fogs.


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ok i took the two screws out in the sunglass holder and its still wont come out. im afraid there are screws somewhere else that i am missing. any help? joe do you have a diagram?
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after u take out the 2 screws all that remains are 2 plastic tabs just give it a pull in ur direction and it should pop out. it wont break cuz its plastic tab. give it a quick pull.
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ok ill try at lunch thanks! damn tabs had me worried i was going to snap something.
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