Interior Light Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole and pry with the screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow to remove the lens.

Fig 1: Removing Interior Light Lens
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Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the headliner and the interior light.

Fig 2: Pressing Interior Light Tab
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Press the tab and remove the interior light.
Disconnect the interior light connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 3: Disconnect Interior Light Connector - Bulb
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