Removing Overhead Console

Postby cdecristo » 07 Feb 2005 22:24

I'm trying to replace the Dome light , Does anybody have good instructions on how to open up the Overhead Console to replace the dome light? thanks in advance
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Postby Bilko » 24 Jul 2005 15:31

Far too late to be of any use on this occasion, but I thought I would answer this in case anyone else needed the info!
You don't need to remove the overhead console to service the dome light. It is held in the console by six sprung metal tabs. One at each end and 2 either side. Gently prise the lamp down at one end so you can see the tabs, and then lever each one in turn with a small blunt screwdriver. The lamp assembly will pop straight out allowing access to the lamp bulb and wiring.
The only way to remove the overhead console is to first remove the complete hardboard headliner! This is to access the five nuts that hold the console in place.
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