Glove Box Lamp: Service and Repair

Instrument Panel Lamps and Switches

Glove Compartment Lamp

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Trim removal wedge (VAS 3409)

• When removing and installing components in a visible area (switches, covers, trim, etc.), mask off the areas at which a prying tool ( trim removal wedge (VAS 3409), screwdriver) will be positioned, using commercially available adhesive tape.

Removing

- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

- Carefully pry out diffusion lens using trim removal wedge (VAS 3409) or a screwdriver.





- Disconnect electrical connection - arrow -.





Bulb, replacing:

- Disengage retaining tabs - 1 - and remove heat shield - 2 - from diffusion lens of light.





- Carefully pry bulb from socket.





- Replace bulb (12V, 5 W).

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Check function of glove compartment switch. Glove compartment light must not light up with cover closed.