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Instrument Panel Courtesy Lamp Bulb Replacement - Left Side Right Side

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

  2. Object Number: 1957747  Size: SH
  3. Lower the left instrument panel lower trim plate (1) by pulling the panel down and away from the clips.
  4. Remove the courtesy lamp socket assembly (2) from the left lower trim plate by turning the socket counterclockwise.
  5. Pull and remove the courtesy light bulb from the courtesy lamp socket (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1957747  Size: SH
  1. Install a new bulb into the bulb socket assembly (2).
  2. Install the courtesy lamp socket assembly (2) to the I/P lower trim plate assembly (1) and turn the socket assembly clockwise to secure.
  3. Install the left instrument panel lower trim plate (1) and make sure the trim plate clips securely engage.
  4. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  5. Check all vehicle lights for correct operation.

Instrument Panel Courtesy Lamp Bulb Replacement - Left Side Left Side

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

  2. Object Number: 1957747  Size: SH
  3. Lower the left instrument panel lower trim plate (1) by pulling the panel down and away from the clips.
  4. Remove the courtesy lamp socket assembly (2) from the left lower trim plate by turning the socket counterclockwise.
  5. Pull and remove the courtesy light bulb from the courtesy lamp socket (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1957747  Size: SH
  1. Install a new bulb into the bulb socket assembly (2).
  2. Install the courtesy lamp socket assembly (2) to the I/P lower trim plate assembly (1) and turn the socket assembly clockwise to secure.
  3. Install the left instrument panel lower trim plate (1) and make sure the trim plate clips securely engage.
  4. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  5. Check all vehicle lights for correct operation.