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Old May 12, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Trying to change the bulb on my map lights in the mirror. Need some help on how it comes out. Took off the cover but cant seem to pull it out. do Ineed to open the mirror and if so...how?
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Old May 12, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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They just slide in and out but yes, they can be hard to get hold of. In my case, I had some nitrile gloves in the garage and they provided enough grip to get them out. You just have to figure out how to grab the slick suckers.

Good luck.
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yup they are a pain. when i swapped to leds i ended up using needle nose to get mine out. had to pull so hard one broke...then you can get ahold of filiment
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thanks guys...now that I know they pull out...its back to the garage...just couldnt believe how tight they are...hopefully it will be easier to put the leds in
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