Replacing hood light
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Replacing hood light
I,m not much of a mechanic but I thought this would be simple. How do I get the old hood light off? It doesn,t have screws but has something that looks like a thumb tack with a small hole in it. Any help would be appreciated
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From: Boise ID
From the 200 manual:
Underhood Lamp Bulb Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the underhood lamp lens cover. Grasp the lens cover and depress the upper and lower locking tabs to release.
Remove the bulb from the underhood lamp. Gently grasp the bulb, lift the bulb to release tension, then swing the top edge of the bulb away from the connector.
Installation Procedure
Install the bulb to the underhood lamp. Gently grasp the bulb, connect the lower edge of the bulb onto the lower connector, lift the bulb, then swing the top edge of the bulb onto the upper connector.
Install the underhood lamp lens cover. Snap the lens cover locking tabs into place.
Underhood Lamp Bulb Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the underhood lamp lens cover. Grasp the lens cover and depress the upper and lower locking tabs to release.
Remove the bulb from the underhood lamp. Gently grasp the bulb, lift the bulb to release tension, then swing the top edge of the bulb away from the connector.
Installation Procedure
Install the bulb to the underhood lamp. Gently grasp the bulb, connect the lower edge of the bulb onto the lower connector, lift the bulb, then swing the top edge of the bulb onto the upper connector.
Install the underhood lamp lens cover. Snap the lens cover locking tabs into place.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 4,390
Likes: 693
From: Boise ID
Not as easily,
Underhood Lamp Replacement
Removal Procedure
Open the hood.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the underhood lamp assembly.
Caution
Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
Drill out the 2 rivets retaining the underhood lamp assembly.
Remove the underhood lamp from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Position the underhood lamp to the hood.
Rivet the lamp to the hood.
Connect the electrical connector to the lamp.
Close the hood.
Underhood Lamp Replacement
Removal Procedure
Open the hood.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the underhood lamp assembly.
Caution
Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
Drill out the 2 rivets retaining the underhood lamp assembly.
Remove the underhood lamp from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Position the underhood lamp to the hood.
Rivet the lamp to the hood.
Connect the electrical connector to the lamp.
Close the hood.
