Vanity light
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Heel & Toe
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Vanity light
How do you take the vanity lights out? They're the only thing left that's not led and I can't get them out.
I tried tape, tried pulling, tried pressing lighting and pulling with needle nose pliers, I even tried taking the mirror out and pushing the damn light out with a jewelers screw driver. It's like they're glued in there.
What else can I do to take the out for an led swap? So far seems impossible
I tried tape, tried pulling, tried pressing lighting and pulling with needle nose pliers, I even tried taking the mirror out and pushing the damn light out with a jewelers screw driver. It's like they're glued in there.
What else can I do to take the out for an led swap? So far seems impossible
Racer
Joined: Jan 2016
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From: DFW Tx
Make a lasso out of a small zip tie. Attach another zip tie to the tail of the lasso in order to extend the handle. Loop the light bulb, hold the loop secure to the bulb with one finger and pull straight down. Should pop right out.
Steve
Steve
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Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Sausalito CA
The sun visor mirror bulbs?
Many stories of futile attempts.
Lasso technique as above has had success stories.
Keep searching for more info about all the tricks.
FWIW Best success I saw was a utube video for a chev truck with similar visors.
Loosen mirror surround, slide our mirror to gain full easy access of the bulbs.
Many stories of futile attempts.
Lasso technique as above has had success stories.
Keep searching for more info about all the tricks.
FWIW Best success I saw was a utube video for a chev truck with similar visors.
Loosen mirror surround, slide our mirror to gain full easy access of the bulbs.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 245
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From: Reading PA
I struggled, I ended up braking 3 of the 4 original bulbs and then it was a chore to get the new LED bulbs in. If I had to do it again I wouldn't LOL
If you really want to do it I wish you luck and you may end up breaking them to get them out.
Best of Luck!
If you really want to do it I wish you luck and you may end up breaking them to get them out.
Best of Luck!
Racer
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Cleveland Ohio
This is what I did on both my C6s...
Pro
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 669
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From: Webster NY
While it worked I remember it still taking a few tries.
I also read someone using heat shrink. They put it on the bulb and once tight they pulled on the other end and the bulb came right out.
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Good luck if you decide to do so!
