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    Replace interior light

    I can't get the small light bulb out of the front interior light, the bulb is tight and I can't pull it out. Do I need some special tools to take out light bulb?

    Also, for the rear license plate light, I took out the housing but I don't know how to take out the clear cover, it seem to be tight too. Anyone know how to take apart clear cover? Thanks!



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    That' s interesting, i have the exact question.

    as proposed by some folks in the forum, i bought these from ebay...
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    then.. as i want to go change the lightbulb, found out that the bulb is very tightly inserted. and i can't pull it out.

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    Then, when i go to the trunk and try to replace the other one.. the light bulb isn't even the same type..
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    Now, i am stuck with 20 lightbulbs that i don't know what to do with them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wark View Post
    I can't get the small light bulb out of the front interior light, the bulb is tight and I can't pull it out. Do I need some special tools to take out light bulb?

    Also, for the rear license plate light, I took out the housing but I don't know how to take out the clear cover, it seem to be tight too. Anyone know how to take apart clear cover? Thanks!
    when u pull down on the tab u get the clear cover to hang and see the back where the bulb is connected. Twist that back backing and the bulb piece will come out and take the bulb from there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by micra2080 View Post
    That' s interesting, i have the exact question.

    as proposed by some folks in the forum, i bought these from ebay...
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    then.. as i want to go change the lightbulb, found out that the bulb is very tightly inserted. and i can't pull it out.

    Name:  IMG_2528.jpg
Views: 1607
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    Then, when i go to the trunk and try to replace the other one.. the light bulb isn't even the same type..
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Size:  67.0 KB

    Now, i am stuck with 20 lightbulbs that i don't know what to do with them.
    use the bulb for the licence plate it is the same as the interior

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    if that doesnt help i will try and take pictures to show u i changed mine long ago

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    Picture would be nice

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    You got your car back?

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    ya i got it back today!

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    Yay you got your car back! Awaiting your fiasco story. Yes, picture would be great, I am still not sure how to take bulb out.

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    For the Dome light grab it and pull hard! I just checked mine inside my car and even my LED bulb was tight in there and took some effort to pull out!!! The glare on camera makes it look so bright! it is bright but not overwhelming very nice to see at night!
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    For the Licence Plate Bulb once u get ahold of the tab on the left and release the housing u have to just twist the gray piece circled in this picture below.
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    Then pull the bulb out and retwist it back in then push back onto car and good to go!
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    Viola!!
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    The bulb pack i bought at Canadian Tire: $19.99
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