Map Light Removal/Installation

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Map Light Removal/Installation
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the headliner and the map light.
  3. Press the tab and remove the map light.
    Fig 1: Removing Map Light By Pressing Tab
    G02566995Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the map light connector.
  5. Remove the socket, then remove the map light bulb.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Map Light
    G02566996Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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