Replacing Switch bulbs

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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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Replacing Switch bulbs

Does anyone know how to replace the bulbs in the switches for the handsfree link in a 2004 tl? The ones with the telephone icons.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 01:52 AM
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download the 04 tl factory service manual it should be in there.....
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 02:31 AM
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35896-SEP-A02 is the part number. it looks like you only have to pop the plastic cover and turn the bulb out with a flathead screwdriver. i'm not 100% sure. i have a canadian TL so they dont come with HFL. hopefully it helps!
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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Thanks Hata you were exactly right. I popped off the cover and there were two screws holding the switch assembly in place. I removed the screws pulled it out slightly, pushed on the connector release with a long thin screwdriver and the whole thing came out. I removed the bulb by twisting it with a flathead screw driver and replaced it with the new one. The only tricky part was the connector. It's a little difficult to get at because the wires to it aren't very long and you don't have much room between the steering column and the connector on the switch assembly.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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Almost forgot. The connector release needs to be pushed in while re-connecting the switch assembly otherwise it won't go in.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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sweet, i've got couple burned bulbs of my own to get to too!! hahaha. my seat heater and VSA switch.
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