Notices
993 Forum 1995-1998
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Interior Light: Bulb Replacement - How?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-11-2009, 02:47 PM
  #1  
IXLR8
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
 
IXLR8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Canada & the Alps
Posts: 8,462
Received 680 Likes on 474 Posts
Default Interior Light: Bulb Replacement - How?

Hi everyone!

I've done a search and came up empty.

Has anyone actually removed the interior light (passenger side, if that makes a difference) from a 1995 C2?

Does the whole assembly with black trim housing get removed or just the clear lens?

And if so, how is it done without damaging anything?

Thanks!!!
Old 10-11-2009, 03:18 PM
  #2  
Ed Burdell
Rennlist Member
 
Ed Burdell's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Marietta, Ga
Posts: 4,920
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

I had to do that. It's in the owner's manual...let me check. I think the clear +black trim needs to be pulled off...I recall a LOT of force required, so much so I was scared to do it at first. Start gently, then increase force until it comes off...before you do this, let me run get my manual to confirm. Back in a sec.
Old 10-11-2009, 03:22 PM
  #3  
Ed Burdell
Rennlist Member
 
Ed Burdell's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Marietta, Ga
Posts: 4,920
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Here we go. Page 141 of the manual:

Interior Lights, LUggage Compartment Light

1. Carefully apply small screwdriver and push light unit out of lining. (Picture shows screwdriver being applied to short end of light fixture closest to the rear of the car.)
2. Take out defective bulb from between spring contacts and replace.
3. Insert light unit into cutout first from one side and then from the other side and press in. Check operation of light.

Good luck!
Old 10-11-2009, 03:35 PM
  #4  
IXLR8
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
 
IXLR8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Canada & the Alps
Posts: 8,462
Received 680 Likes on 474 Posts
Default

Thanks for taking the time, Ed.

I think that is what my manual also stated when I last looked at it a few days ago, but it was unclear which parts gets removed or pried out.

Still, you need a pry bar to get it out.

I just don't want to tear the headliner.
Old 10-11-2009, 03:45 PM
  #5  
Matt Lane
Rennlist Member
 
Matt Lane's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Montreal, QC
Posts: 4,452
Received 188 Likes on 112 Posts
Default

Hi Alex, nice car. Is is a recent acquisition in Toronto area?

Saw your thread in the DE forum about the P-school.

If I were you, I'd do a local DE in your own car, without hesitation. You'll be surprised how safe they are (getting started). You will also be surprised how much you enjoy them and want to continue. Once you get started, PCA DE's are no more risky or abusive than you want them to be...

Best,

Matt
Old 10-11-2009, 04:19 PM
  #6  
IXLR8
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
 
IXLR8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Canada & the Alps
Posts: 8,462
Received 680 Likes on 474 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Matt Lane
Hi Alex,

Saw your thread in the DE forum about the P-school.

If I were you, I'd do a local DE in your own car, without hesitation.

Best,
Matt
Hi Matt,

Maybe one day, but at the moment, that isn't in my plans.

I sent you a PM.



Quick Reply: Interior Light: Bulb Replacement - How?



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 07:49 PM.