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Old 11-18-2009, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jamesboags View Post
On one end of the light you will see a small cutout, like it's meant for a screwdriver. On that end use a slim wedge to insert between the light fitting and the roof liner.. you should be able to feel a spring type resistance, push that in and move the light forward and out of the roof.... I think this is how to remove as I haven't done it recently ...I've attached the offical instructions..
Sounds like the same procedure to remove the license plate lights since you said you did that too. The actual light looks way different though. The "special tool" makes it appear like a pull & twist job. *shrug* Anyway, thanks for the pdfs as always.
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