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INTERIOR ROOM LAMP

Removal and Installation

FRONT ROOM/MAP LAMP

NOTE:
For non-sunroof equipped vehicles, the front room/map lamp assembly is an integral part of the headlining and repaired only as an assembly. Refer to See: Body and Frame\Interior Moulding / Trim\Headliner\Service and Repair\Removal And Installation\Coupe for coupe models, and See: Body and Frame\Interior Moulding / Trim\Headliner\Service and Repair\Removal And Installation\Sedan for sedan models.

Removal (Sunroof Equipped Vehicles)

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

  

  1. Release the metal clips and drop front edge of front room/map lamp (1) away from headlining. Slide front room/map lamp forward in vehicle to clear pawls at rear.
  2. Disconnect the connectors, then remove front room/map lamp.

Installation (Sunroof Equipped Vehicles)
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Bulb Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

  

  1. Using a suitable tool (A), remove front room/map lamp lens (2) RH/LH.
  2. Pull bulb (1) straight out to remove.

Front room/map lamp bulb : 12 V - 8 W

VANITY MIRROR LAMP

Removal
The vanity mirror lamp is replaced as part of the sunvisor assembly. Refer to See: Body and Frame\Interior Moulding / Trim\Headliner\Service and Repair\Removal And Installation\Coupe.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Bulb Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

  

  1. Using a suitable tool (A), remove the vanity mirror lamp lens (2) RH/LH.
  2. Pull bulb (3) straight out to remove.

GLOVE BOX LAMP

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

  

  1. Remove the lower instrument glove box assembly (1). Refer to See: Body and Frame\Interior Moulding / Trim\Dashboard / Instrument Panel\Service and Repair\Removal And Installation.
  2. Rotate glove box lamp socket (3) counterclockwise to remove.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Bulb Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  2. Remove glove box lamp socket (3).
  3. Pull bulb (2) straight out to remove.

STEP LAMP

Removal

  

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  2. Insert a suitable tool between door finisher and step lamp lens/socket to release the pawls.
  3. Disconnect the step lamp connector, then remove step lamp.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Bulb Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  2. Remove the step lamp lens/socket.
  3. Pull the bulb straight out to remove.

ROOM LAMP (if equipped)

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

  

  1. Insert a suitable tool between headlining and room lamp (2) to release the clips (A).
  2. Disconnect the room lamp connector, then remove the room lamp (2).

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Bulb Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  2. Using a suitable tool, release the pawls (B) and remove room lamp lens (3) from room lamp (2).
  3. Pull bulb (1) straight out to remove.

Room lamp bulb : 12 V - 8 W

PERSONAL LAMP REAR (if equipped)

Removal
The personal lamp rear (RH/LH) (1) is replaced as part of the headlining assembly. Refer to See: Body and Frame\Interior Moulding / Trim\Headliner\Service and Repair\Removal And Installation\Sedan.

  

Arrow Indicates Vehicle front

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Bulb Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  2. Using a suitable tool, release the pawls and remove personal lamp rear lens (3)
  3. Pull bulb (2) straight out to remove.

Personal lamp rear bulb : 12 V - 8 W