How to Change Front Map Lights.

I'm not sure why one would take that gray cover off for if you're only replacing the bulb. When I did it I just remove the clear cover

 

Where did you get the "dome light" bulb?

 

These look pretty sweet - I know what I am doing next weekend....

 

From Amazon.

"JDM ASTAR Super Bright AX-2835 Chipsets Error Free 1.25 inches DE3175 DE3021 DE3022 3175 LED Interior Map Dome Lights, Xenon White"

That's the product I used. I would link it but Tapatalk doesn't let me create hyperlinks.

 

Thanks! In two days...

 

Okay all. I see the pics of the map led bulb swap. Makes me not even want to try it. I'll break a bezel or lens and have to replace it. So, Question, does any one have detailed pics of procedures for changing the lower door courtesy lights, the lights for the visor mirrors, and the cargo hatch light. All pics immensely appreciated and will be studied thoroughly to aid in relieving the I'm gonna break it syndrome. LOL

 

The door courtesy lights were incredibly simple. I just "popped" them off from one end with a plastic pry bar and swapped the bulbs. Then "popped" the assemblies back in. Same for the rear light assembly. The only reason that the map light assembly was harder is the size and the more substantial grip that the four large "holders" have.

 

Did you pry the assembly out from the side facing the windshield first? I am having a hard time prying it out without fear of breaking or denting the headliner.

 

Just pry from the edge or corner furthest back to get some purchase and pull straight down. The "keepers" will release with enough pressure.

 

EDIT: Oops...this was supposed to be a reply to bowerda47's request for photos.

This is my LH door courtesy/puddle light.

Pry tool to release from door panel.

The locking clip is forward end of the light assembly


Slide the light holder out of the lens (to the right in this photo), Remove the "hood" from the bulb end of the holder to remove and replace the bulb.

 

This method did not work as described for me. I tried to pry and pull down the entire map light assembly from my Prius Three ATP with sunroof, but the 4 mount points held firm in the steel, and only the bezel came out, fracturing two of the clips closest to the windshield in the process. The frame and two map light lenses remained attached to the assembly in the roof. At that point, I was able to pry off the two lenses and replace the bulbs, being careful not to lose the bulb twist base into the headliner. Everything went back together and held firm, despite the two cracked clips, and the white LEDs look great. Not sure why Toyota made these bulbs to be so difficult to replace!

 

Sorry that you had issues, I guess I was just lucky. Replaced all the lights without issue...

 

what did you use to take clear plastic off?
how long did it take you?

 

I used small, plastic automotive pry bars. It took about 15 minutes total. I don't see how the clear plastic lenses can be removed without first removing the grey bezel as the tabs for the clear plastic lenses are secured beneath the grey bezel. The easiest way, is to pull the 4 retainers with the entire assembly, and then change the bulbs, but that did not happen for me. The bezel separated from the rest of the assembly. Please keep in mind that the assembly on the model with moonroof is different than the non-moonroof models. Just be careful, and one way or another, you will succeed.

 

Search Amazon for auto trim tool.

Can usually find them at most auto parts stores too....Autozone, Advanced Auto, O'Reilly's.

I picked up a set at Harbor Freight a few years ago.

 

Search Amazon for auto trim tool.

Can usually find them at most auto parts stores too....Autozone, Advanced Auto, O'Reilly's.

I picked up a set at Harbor Freight a few years ago.

 

Wow, I don't want to discourage anyone but this was a pretty tough mod so I'll be sure to put your patience on. I am definitely a patient person and almost gave up on this but I got lucky and finally got the clear part off which detached the grey plastic part for me and all without any breakage on the tabs. I only used a credit card, small Swiss Army knife screwdriver and microfibre cloths to hold open the areas I had already propped open with the credit card. I started at the center of the clear area (frosted lens) and worked towards the windshield. The toughest and scariest part were definitely the tabs closest to the map light button but I pushed inward with the screwdriver covered in cloth. Once that gave everything was free and disengaged the gray area. The bulbs were hard to pull out! Straight out no twist in case anyone was wondering. Reassembly was 2 seconds. Hope this helps someone perform this or have the courage to do so.

 

Anyone have the pics to upload again?
It seems the pics from TS are no longer there

 

What's the Amazon part number?

 

OK, I got bulbs (LED's) from Amazon (Yorkim) and I replaced my doors and the back cargo and the mirror lights on both sides.. I to have to find one for the back dome light since it was different the the rest.. BUT I AM SO AFRAID TO TRY THE MAPLIGHT MASSIVE AREA.. I don't see any pictures of what mine looks like.. 2016 Prius Two (no sun roof) and I don't know how to get it off since it is an entire plastic shield over everything. Can anyone please put up new pictures of the process and where to start and what to do please.. Thanks everyone.. just had it 7 days now lol..