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Dome Lamp Replacement Without U42

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 388897  Size: SH
  1. Use a small, flat-bladed tool in order to release the retainers and remove the dome lamp from the headliner.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the dome lamp.
  3. Remove the dome lamp from the headliner.

  4. Object Number: 388900  Size: SH
  5. Use a small, flat-bladed tool in order to remove the dome lamp lens from the dome lamp.
  6. Use a small, flat-bladed tool in order to remove the bulb from the socket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 388900  Size: SH
  1. Press the bulb into the socket.
  2. Snap the dome lamp lens into the dome lamp.

  3. Object Number: 388897  Size: SH
  4. Connect the electrical connectors to the dome lamp.
  5. Install the dome lamp to the headliner.
  6. Press the dome lamp into the hole in the headliner in order to snap-in the retainers.

Dome Lamp Replacement With U42

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 740604  Size: SH
  1. Remove the dome lamp lense cover.
  2. Remove the screws from the dome lamp.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the dome lamp.
  4. Remove the dome lamp.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 740604  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connector to the dome lamp.
  2. Align the dome lamp to the headliner.
  3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the screws to the dome lamp.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the dome lamp lense cover.

Dome Lamp Replacement Overhead Console DVD

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the VES overhead console. Refer to VES Overhead Console Replacement in Entertainment.

  2. Object Number: 787716  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the dome light electrical connectors.

  4. Object Number: 787715  Size: SH
  5. Using a flat-bladed tool, remove the dome light assembly from the overhead console.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 787717  Size: SH
  1. Snap the dome lamp bracket assembly into the overhead console.

  2. Object Number: 787716  Size: SH
  3. Connect the electrical connectors to the dome lamp assembly.
  4. Install the VES overhead console, Refer to VES Overhead Console Replacement in Entertainment.