A tip for popping out map light lenses

[Zztopman]

I needed to change my overhead map lights to LED...
I have the kind that you HAVE to pop out the lenses...
Remembered I had this cell phone repair kit... the tools in this thing are a MUST for this and probably other areas.
YES, I have the normal plastic pry tools but for only $10, these tools worked without even a hint of a scratch or nick in anything
It was unbelievably easy with this.

https://www.amazon.com/Kaisi-Professional-Electronics-Non-Abrasive-Anti-Static/dp/B015CMAJVK?crid=1YVUNM2PQI3W6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ANj87hxXQqkfrlpDzJD8L-RzybI7U1LdWTT8MRihSmYXmNX79eVYnRO8Bx95LVo5ptAlmEbxZxbkmG2t1k77g7VamFh2TUA3d41yaQD6uGbHf4lCIHqx8D2SQ3Iz_Bv1uE0p-PCtdXZqgvdfONCEQmPPIFZDJGu_1oHdy9t-IiPFoCEoB3NKPAQUrs9rlsdGgzcvQytFDd7oSfpROr9REVyDtT5Sub2dz5u_D4DTcSE.cRD5JyGtlXfCB2SYWFvChpcinLyl-5G-1EQwjPsHAKo&dib_tag=se&keywords=cell+phone+repair+tool+kit&qid=1762180523&sprefix=cell+phone+repair%2Caps%2C355&sr=8-8

 

[Ramzy]

Thanks for the e link I just ordered the tool kit. I hav me two small bugs that found their way in under the lens and died I need to clean them out. Are there any directions on the proper way to pop off the lens ? I don’t want to break it

 

[Zztopman]

Thanks for the e link I just ordered the tool kit. I hav me two small bugs that found their way in under the lens and died I need to clean them out. Are there any directions on the proper way to pop off the lens ? I don’t want to break it

Good question...

first of all, mine looks like this:



Next, since I had it removed it was laying in my lap....

But I used the spoon tool to first pry in the yellow areas I show... once I got a gap going, i used plastic tool from there
I don't remember but I think it was easiest to open along the inside edge and kind of hinge it open... all i know is the spoon tool was real easy to get everything started with ZERO scratches

 

[Jako]

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Thread 'Interior lights (oem to led)'

Feb 1, 2021

I am sure this has been covered but I cannot find a definitive thread.

I would like to change all of my interior oem bulbs to nice and bright led ones. I have looked on many websites and have cam up with few options.

Has anyone swapped out all of them?
Map lights, footwell, and rear dome with no issues?
My truck is a 2021 1500 with led headlights, tail lights and license plate lights.

Thank you

• Cheebie
• Replies: 62
• Forum: Interior

 

[Jako]

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Thread 'Interior lights (oem to led)'

Feb 1, 2021

I am sure this has been covered but I cannot find a definitive thread.

I would like to change all of my interior oem bulbs to nice and bright led ones. I have looked on many websites and have cam up with few options.

Has anyone swapped out all of them?
Map lights, footwell, and rear dome with no issues?
My truck is a 2021 1500 with led headlights, tail lights and license plate lights.

Thank you

• Cheebie
• Replies: 62
• Forum: Interior