LAMP, Reading: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the socket or the lamp wiring.

NOTE: The reading lamps are integral to the mini overhead console in the headliner near the windshield.

Fig 1: Identifying Bulb & Bulb Holders

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Align the ends of the bulb (2) with the two bulb holders (1) within the mini overhead consol e lamp housing.
Carefully press the bulb firmly and evenly into the bulb holders until it snaps into place.

Fig 2: Identifying Overhead Reading Lamp Shield, Reflector & Bulb
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Position the shield (1) over the lamp reflector (2) and bulb (3) within the lamp housing.
Using hand pressure, push both sides of the shield up into the housing to secure it into place.

Fig 3: Identifying Switch Tab, Lens & Pivot Pins
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Engage the switch tab (1) on the rearward edge of the lens (2) between the mini overhead console and the switch plunger.
Position the pivots on both forward sides of the lens over the pivot pins (3) in the lamp housing.
Using hand pressure over both lens pivots, press upward firmly and evenly until both pivots snap into place.
Reconnect the battery negative cable.