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Need some assistance replacing passenger dome light

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Willem, May 21, 2010.

  1. Willem

    Willem Junior Member

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    I am having difficulty removing the dome light cover over the rear seat to replace the bulb. I can get a flat blade or narrow putty knife between the plastic cover and the roof liner material -- but it won't "pop" out.

    I don't want for force it to much and risk breaking the lens.

    Can you give me some advice?
     
    #1 Willem, May 21, 2010
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    Try this thread:
    Interior LED Lighting?

    Search for it. I think it has pictures.
     
    #2 ibnird, May 21, 2010
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    You could try search the thread Willem provided. But the key is to pry between the clear lens and the plastic surround instead of the plastic surround and roof liner. When you are prying, trying pushing the blade towards the center of the lense but also in a downward direction. It should pop off after with that motion. The lens is held in place by tabs which are fairly short, if I remember correctly (been so long since I changed the bulb out). As for breaking the lens, it is somewhat sturdy so you could exert a bit of force.
     
    #3 HI MPG, May 21, 2010
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  4. Willem

    Willem Junior Member

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    That did the trick -- Thanks! I was mistakenly trying to remove the whole lens! :rockon:
     
    #4 Willem, May 21, 2010
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