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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 07:03 AM
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Question removal of overhead dome light

how do you remove the overhead dome light assembly thats above the rear seats. (the light in the middle of the RX) i already did a search for it and only the front one comes up. but even that one said to remove the plastic lense and then unscrew a nut. but i cant remove the clear lense. any help or tips.
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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 12:43 PM
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To remove the dome cover in the middle or back seat, all you need is a flat screw driver and pry it open. There are tabs on four corners, so pry it on one of four corners.
Why are you taking off the dome light? Superbright lights or is it a TV there?
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Old Jul 27, 2002 | 12:06 AM
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I am waiting for my super whites so I can change the rear and back dome lights.

Do you guys know where to get some whites for the vanity and the glove box lights? I can't seem to find any.

Thanks.
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Old Jul 27, 2002 | 08:51 PM
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You can also remove the front dome light by using a flat head driver. Look carefully for the tab, then stick the driver between the dome len and the plastic frame. Then just slowly pry it out. I just did mine today.
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Old Jul 27, 2002 | 11:45 PM
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thanks guys, yea i found those tabs and got it out already, b4 i read ur posts. i took it off bc i put my dash mount tv there. it looks good. its just a prototype for now. i have to make a panel to cover where the dome and lense was. only bad thing is, i have no light there now.
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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 06:35 AM
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I also replace the center and rear dome lights with hyper white. It looks good, giving it a fluorescent look. I bouft my bulbs from a local car accessory shop. I did the same with the rear license plate bulbs.
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 12:32 PM
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What about the lights in the doors? Anybody upgraded/changed those? How do you do it? What light fits?

Ck
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 12:36 PM
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RX 300 Lamp Guide

Low beam headlamp Part number = 9006

High beam headlamp Part number = 9005

Parking light Part number = 168

Front turn signal Part number = 7440

Rear turn signal Part number = 7440

Tail light Part number = 7443

Stop light Part number = 7443

High mount stop light Part number = 921

Fog/Driving lights Part number = 9006

License plate Part number = 168

Back up light Part number = 7440

Front side-marker Part number = 194

Rear side-marker Part number = 194

Glove box Part number = 74

Dome light Part number = DE3175

Step/Courtesy light Part number = 2825
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 03:55 PM
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Paddy Wagon,

That's a very helpful list. Thanks for sharing.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 06:49 PM
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You can also use bulb #168 for the doors. I have already changed the doors, center dome,and rear dome. I am still looking for cool blues for the front dome and vanity lights
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