Removeing map light bulbs

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rgregory1965

Discussion Starter · Jan 17, 2008

I need to replace a map light bulb and not sure how to get it out...any help...and does anyone know the bulb size or number.

Thanks

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roy365

· #2 · Jan 17, 2008

These are by far the hardest lights to replace without breaking something. You will need to remove the lens cover gently and slowly. Then use whatever you want to remove the bad bulb. It's kinda like playing that game Operation.

For all your bulb needs try here www.sylvania.com

rgregory1965

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 17, 2008

does the white lens pop out or do I have to drop the grey housing and go in from behind....I dont see anyway to pop the white lens cover out.

Blackbeauty

· #4 · Jan 17, 2008

Did you watch this? Seems to pop out with a tiny screwdriver....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1HjootdgyQ

rgregory1965

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jan 17, 2008

Once again BB is on top of the pile.......

Blackbeauty

· #6 · Jan 17, 2008

Here to help.... Now, gimme back my ring! :lol:

roy365

· #7 · Jan 17, 2008

I'm sure I'm stupid......but that video wasn't even close to how hard those things were to get off in my truck!!!! Hopefully yours wont break like mine did!!!!!:thumbsup:

rgregory1965

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jan 17, 2008

poped it off and had the bulbs replaced and back togather in abount 10 minutes......

anyone know a good place to get the LED lights for the interior.

Blackbeauty

· #9 · Jan 17, 2008

In this thread:

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/tit...-hids-pics.html?highlight=LED+interior+lights

Carbon got them at vleds.

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/804018-post8.html

You can also get them at superbrightleds:

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/805967-post28.html

Another option:

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/811235-post43.html

Here it is as an interior maplight/domelight kit, but it's a bit pricey:

http://www.missgrizz.com/productline/1855/13/1/pure_led_preminum_interior_dome_light_kits.html

And you can use the Sylvania site that roy365 suggested for the bulb numbers.

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cheri51

· #10 · Jan 23, 2010

i am also trying to replace the map lights. i've got the 2004 titan. upper console is one unit. does the lens cover come off or do i need to take the WHOLE console off?????? got the bulbs from dealer...

baseballfanz

· #11 · Jan 23, 2010

cheri51 said:
i am also trying to replace the map lights. i've got the 2004 titan. upper console is one unit. does the lens cover come off or do i need to take the WHOLE console off?????? got the bulbs from dealer...

Go back up to post #4 and watch the video.

Workin'Titan

· #12 · Jan 24, 2010

cheri51 said:
i am also trying to replace the map lights. i've got the 2004 titan. upper console is one unit. does the lens cover come off or do i need to take the WHOLE console off?????? got the bulbs from dealer...

I tried poping mine out. Interesting that the video starts with the lens being easily removed. Mine was not that easy and I removed the entire console to prevent breaking the lens. Good luck which ever way you decide to go. :ftard:

baseballfanz

· #13 · Jan 24, 2010

Workin'Titan said:
I tried poping mine out. Interesting that the video starts with the lens being easily removed. Mine was not that easy and I removed the entire console to prevent breaking the lens. Good luck which ever way you decide to go. :ftard:

LOL, the service manual actually have you removing the whole console.

Blackbeauty

· #14 · Jan 24, 2010

Nissan considers that "wrenching experience"... :rofl:

mde's04titan

· #15 · Jan 24, 2010

Workin'Titan said:
Interesting that the video starts with the lens being easily removed. Mine was not that easy and I removed the entire console to prevent breaking the lens.

Yeah, I couldn't help but notice that also.....and on the re-insert, it's backwards, not reversed???? With the tapered end going up and over to the side, first, to allow for the flat lip to slide up and in.....

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titanss

· #16 · Jan 24, 2010

I watched the video, it is not really clear on how to remove the map light covers, so the map light covers need to the pried out from the center or from the ends?

HRTKD

· #17 · Jun 3, 2010

That video took a LOT of shortcuts or they have very weak connectors. My front map lights were tricky to remove and a PITA to put back in. I thought for sure I was going to break them.

baseballfanz

· #18 · Jun 3, 2010

How to change Map lamps - MightyTitans.com

HRTKD

· #19 · Jun 3, 2010

baseballfanz said:
How to change Map lamps - MightyTitans.com

Sorry, I should have also posted that your instructions over at MT (referenced in a different thread) were much more helpful than the video.

So what is the trick to getting the lamp covers back in? I resorted to brute force. Maybe I should have greased them up?

baseballfanz

· #20 · Jun 3, 2010

I just snapped it back in.

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