Front Dome Lamp
NOTE:
Two different front dome lamps are available, one for vehicles without a sunroof and a second for vehicles with a sunroof. The only differences between these lamps are that the one for sunroof applications has a mount for a power sunroof switch within the lamp housing, an opening in the center of the lamp lens through which the sunroof switch rocker protrudes, and an opening on the back of the lamp housing through which the sunroof switch connector receptacle protrudes. The lamp and bulb service procedures are the same for either lamp.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
- Insert the tip of a small flat bladed screwdriver into the notch (3) between the lens (2) and the housing (1) on one side of the dome lamp unit.
- Gently pry the end of the lens downward until it unsnaps from the housing.
- Swing the lens downward until it is perpendicular to the housing.
- Pull the lens hinge/retainer (4) end of the housing downward slightly from the headliner, then slide the lowered end of the housing away from the mounting hole far enough to disengage the fixed retainer on the notched end from the headliner.
- Pull the lamp away from the headliner mounting hole far enough to disconnect the wire harness connector from the back of the lamp.
- If the vehicle is equipped with an optional power sunroof, disconnect the wire harness connector from the sunroof switch connector receptacle on the back of the lamp.
- Remove the lamp from the vehicle.