Reading Lamp Unit Replacement
REMOVALIf the vehicle is equipped with an optional Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC), the reading lamps are housed in the overhead console. (Refer to OVERHEAD CONSOLE - REMOVAL).
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Fig.14 Reading Lamp Unit Remove/Install:
2. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry between the flange around the edge of the reading lamp unit housing and the headliner to release the metal snap clip on each side of the housing from the receptacles in the mounting bracket above the headliner.
3. Pull the reading lamp unit away from the headliner far enough to access and disconnect the body wire harness connector for the lamp from the connector on the lamp unit housing.
4. If the vehicle is equipped with an optional power sunroof, disconnect the body wire harness connector for the sunroof switch from the connector receptacle on the back of the switch.
5. Remove the reading lamp unit from the mounting hole in the headliner.
INSTALLATION
If the vehicle is equipped with an optional Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC), the reading lamps are housed in the overhead console. (Refer to OVERHEAD CONSOLE - INSTALLATION).
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Position the reading lamp unit to the mounting hole in the headliner.
2. If the vehicle is equipped with an optional power sunroof, reconnect the body wire harness connector for the sunroof switch to the connector receptacle on the back of the switch.
3. Reconnect the body wire harness connector for the reading lamp to the connector on the lamp unit housing.
4. With the curved corners of the reading lamp lenses oriented towards the rear of the vehicle, position the reading lamp unit housing into the headliner mounting hole and align the metal snap clip on each side of the housing with their receptacles in the mounting bracket above the headliner.
5. Using hand pressure, press upward firmly and evenly on both ends of the reading lamp unit until both snap clips are fully engaged in their receptacles.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.