How to replace front map lights?

[noegruts]

There's lots of posts/articles showing how to replace the rear map/dome bulbs but I haven't found any showing how to do the same for the front map lights. The ones I have found show a different light housing than on my car, which has a moonroof. I've tried gently pulling the entire unit down but don't want to be too aggressive in case that's not the correct approach or if I break a clip or similar.

Here's a picture showing what I need to remove to replace the bulbs: http://imgur.com/lbq7Zjx

 

[caliboy15]

what year is your car? I don't have that map lights

 

[noegruts]

what year is your car? I don't have that map lights

2016. I suspect they're different on moonroof vs non-moonroof cars.

 

[Intuit]

Would a factory service manual detail their replacement ?

I'd like to update the interior lighting to white-light LEDs. Not sure why they weren't LED already. In my experiences they're reliable, cheap, plentiful.

When/if I eventually get around to this, will post the Amazon links for purchase on the LED "bulb" parts.

 

[Intuit]

So far fog lamps pretty much rule the search results.

https://www.google.com/?gfe_rd=ssl&ei=m6JmV8uvNoXM8Ae37oHoDg#q=site:fiestastforum.com+led+light

 

[noegruts]

Got it out after a bit more tugging. Turns out there's a clip at each end of the assembly. Here's a picture for anybody else that wants to do this: http://imgur.com/uO7M8i0

 

[Intuit]

Cool. Any idea what type of bulbs are in there ? Are you pulling them to replace with LED ?

 

[miguel.in.az]

A good tug and the map light assembly pops out, just be careful to not pull the wires too hard

 

[eglove]

Just wait until you get to the rears, you gotta pull it out then remove all the screws -_- such a pain

 

[noegruts]

The rear came out much easier. Replacing the swiveling reading light bulbs was simple enough.

The existing bulbs are standard 194 interior bulbs. I've now replaced them all with H3 LEDs from here: http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/...sta-interior-led-conversion-kit/category/539/

 

[miguel.in.az]

Just wait until you get to the rears, you gotta pull it out then remove all the screws -_- such a pain

That was a real PITA when I did mine, I'm glad I did LEDs so I never will have to worry about changing a burnt out bulb

 

[Intuit]

One thing I've noticed is that the interior lights fade on/off. How well does the system handle the LEDs ?

 

[noegruts]

One thing I've noticed is that the interior lights fade on/off. How well does the system handle the LEDs ?

They fade just fine.