Vanity Mirror Illumination Bulb Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Insert a remover tool into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Locating Service Hole Lens
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Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to pull out the lens tabs from the sunvisor.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Lens Tabs From Sunvisor
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Remove the lens.
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 vanity mirror illumination bulb.

Fig 3: Removing Vanity Mirror Illumination Bulb
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Install in the reverse order of removal.