Changing the glove box light?

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Old 03-11-2002 | 10:16 PM
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Changing the glove box light?

Pure and simple, does anyone know how to change the glove box light?
Old 03-12-2002 | 01:02 AM
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Thumbs down

I changed mine - it's hard. Remove lots of screws near the light's "grill" and pull the "grill" away from the bulb and you can reach in there and switch it. Not necessary to take the glove box door off.
Old 03-12-2002 | 03:47 AM
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what type of bulb is it?
Old 03-12-2002 | 11:54 AM
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I changed mine and pulling off your glove box is a lot easier. There are clips on it that snap off. The bulb type is the same ones as the front lights and door lights (the ones that have a flat piece at the front that just slide in).

Also, it shows you in your car manual how to do it.
Old 03-12-2002 | 11:55 AM
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...forgot to mention, there are 2 or 3 screws that you need to take off first. You will see them running along the top when you open your glove box.
Old 03-12-2002 | 12:10 PM
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we have a light for our glovebox??? i've never seen it...
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Old 03-12-2002 | 01:14 PM
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we have a light for our glovebox??? i've never seen it...


Maybe you need to change your's as well
Old 03-12-2002 | 02:58 PM
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looks like mine is burned out too !!!!!!!!! Car is brand new and never seen a light come on in there. Need to check that out !!!!
Old 03-12-2002 | 04:00 PM
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I believe it only goes on when your headlights are on.
Old 03-12-2002 | 04:03 PM
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Originally posted by Inspire
what type of bulb is it?
It's a 168 type bulb

Its alot of trouble to change..
Old 03-12-2002 | 10:43 PM
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Originally posted by goaub
I believe it only goes on when your headlights are on.
Correct. If you open it during the day, make sure your headlights are on or you won't see it.
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