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Changing front Dome light

Discussion in 'Prius v Accessories and Modifications' started by syscon, Nov 24, 2012.

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    Does anybody have any picture/instruction on how to remove the front Dome (map) light cover on Prius V with panoramic roof.
     
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    Let's generalize this to "How to remove all the interior light lenses?"
     
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    I've already described on how to change "rear" dome light in this posting:
    Interior Lights - cover removal | PriusChat

    The mirror ones are easy, one just have to insert a thin screwdriver (or handle of nail clipper, works best) on the left side of the assembly, between the housing and lining; on both passenger and driver side.
    I have seen video or pdf link somewhere but I did not save it.

    Here is something I found but I'm not sure it is the correct one:
     

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    Thanks, but the objective is to remove the lenses, not take the entire bezels out of the headliner and panels.
     
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    In Rear passenger Dome Light you remove the lens only.

    The mirror light you remove the whole assembly or you might damage the lens if you try it. Besides if you take out the lens only on mirror light it is not going to give you anything as the bulb is hidden inside the assembly; you will still HAVE TO remove the whole assembly.

    The front dome (map light) I have not try it yet.
     
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    The mirror lights I would leave incandescent as (I would imagine, having no experience in that space) it is a more pleasing color temperature to review, do, or adjust, makeup.
     
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    I've done it, here are the details with pictures how to do it.

    1.) Picture of the front dome assembly and point to pry down (only one). Once one edge goes down just pull it down with a bit of force, the other edge will come down.
    The PDF file I posted above looks like the same assembly but it INCORRECTLY states to pry down both sides down. You pry down only one edge and one side.

    prous-V_overhead_dome_with_panoramic_roof.JPG

    2.) To disconnect the board connector press the small "inside" tab.
    board_connector_front_dome_light_prius_V.JPG

    3.) Once the board is out, remove 8-screws from the board and the clear lens cover is will very easy go out when you press it down.
    prius-V_back-side_front_dome_model_with_panoramic_roof.JPG

    4.) Picture of the front panel with LED lights installed. Notice the "lens cover" tabs, they are 11mm from the edge. It is possible to pry the cover down with a small flat screwdriver and they should come down (I did not try this method).
    prius-V-front_dome_model_with_panoramic_roof.JPG

    5.) Here is a picture showing how the assembly attaches to the roof.
    front_dome_opening_priusV.JPG
     
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    Thanks. 11mm dimension presumably similar on the non-sunroof Prius v Five?
     
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    between the housing and lining; on both passenger and driver side.









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