Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Loosen 2 screws holding the overhead console (A).

Fig 1: Overhead Console
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Disconnect the connectors (A) of sunroof switch and lamp switch then remove the overhead console lamp assembly.

Fig 2: Overhead Console Lamp Assembly Connector
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If necessary to replace the bulb, replace the bulb after disconnecting the connectors.