Front Map Light Bulb Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
CAUTION:
- When inserting the remover tool in the gap between the front map light and the lens, the remover tool could interfere with the front map light and scratch or damage it. When removing the lens from the front map light, apply protective tape to the front map light.
To prevent scratches, apply protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape To Front Map Light
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Press the lens to assure a space for inserting the remover tool.

Fig 2: Pressing Lens
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Insert the remover tool into the gap between the lens and the front map light.

Fig 3: Inserting Remover Tool Into Gap Between Lens And Front Map Light
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Move the remover tool in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull out the lens from the pin.

Fig 4: Pulling Out Lens From Pin
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Remove the lens from the front map light.
Press the spring of the front map light in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and disengage the front map light bulb from the spring.

Fig 5: Disengaging Front Map Light Bulb From Spring
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CAUTION:
- If there is oil or dirt on the surface of the light bulb, excessive heat will build up and the life of the light bulb will be shortened. If the light bulb glass area is touched, wipe off any dirt using a soft cloth dampened with detergent diluted in water (approx. 5 %).
Remove the front map light bulb.

Fig 6: Removing Front Map Light Bulb
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Install in the reverse order of removal.