QuestionQUESTION: How do I remove the broken sunglass door on the overhead console without damaging the console. How do I install the new sunglass door without damaging the console or the new door. I've tried "gently" to remove the broken door but am hesitant to use more force. Your answer on how to remove the console was right on target for me so I'm trusting you with this question. Thank you in advance
ANSWER: I need to know the Year, Make and Model in order to help you.
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QUESTION: 1999 Dodge ram 2500 4x4.How do I remove the broken sunglass door on the overhead console without damaging the console. How do I install the new sunglass door without damaging the the console or the new door. I've tried "gently" to remove the broken door but am hesitant to use more force. You answer on how to remove the console was right on target for me and really helped. So I'm trusting you with this question. Again Thank You in advance. (I realized after initially sending the original I didn't indicate the year and model of truck sorry)
ANSWER: SUNGLASSES STORAGE BIN
REMOVAL
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the overhead console from the headliner. Refer to Overhead Console in the Removal and Installation section of this group for the procedures.
Remove the four screws that secure the reading and courtesy lamp housing to the back side of the overhead console housing. Move the lamp housing aside as needed for access to the pivot latches that are integral to the overhead console housing for the sunglasses storage bin pivot pins.
Open the sunglasses storage bin.
From the back side of the of the overhead console housing, gently pry one of the pivot latches forward while pulling the sunglasses storage bin pivot arm rearward until the pivot pin is disengaged from the latch. Repeat this step to disengage the second pivot pin from its pivot latch.
From the face side of the overhead console housing, remove the sunglasses storage bin from the overhead console.
INSTALLATION
From the face side of the overhead console housing, position the sunglasses storage bin pivot arms through the openings in the front of the storage bin housing in the overhead console.
From the back side of the of the overhead console housing, align one of the pivot pins of the sunglasses storage bin with the pivot latch integral to the overhead console housing. Press the pivot arm forward until the pivot pin is engaged in the latch. Repeat this step to engage the second pivot pin with its pivot latch.
Close the sunglasses storage bin.
Position the reading and courtesy lamp housing to the back side of the overhead console housing. Install and tighten the four screws that secure the lamp housing to the back of the overhead console housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.)
Install the overhead console onto the headliner. Refer to Overhead Console in the Removal and Installation section of this group for the procedures.
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
REMOVAL
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Open the garage door opener storage bin door and locate the two overhead console latch tabs near the front of the bin Overhead Console Latch Tabs
While pulling gently downward on the front of the overhead console, push the latch tabs forward until each latch is disengaged from its receptacle in the inner roof panel.
Slide the overhead console rearward far enough to disengage the two mounting hooks on the rear of the housing from the mounting holes in the inner roof panel.
Lower the overhead console from the headliner far enough to access the wire harness connector.
Disconnect the roof wire harness connector from the overhead console wire harness connector.
Remove the overhead console from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Position the overhead console near the mounting location on the headliner in the vehicle.
Reconnect the roof wire harness connector to the overhead console wire harness connector.
Engage the two mounting hooks on the rear of the overhead console housing in the mounting holes in the inner roof panel.
Slide the overhead console forward far enough to align the two latches on the front of the housing with their receptacles in the inner roof panel.
Push upward firmly and evenly on the front of the overhead console until each of the two latches is fully engaged in its receptacle in the inner roof panel.
Close the garage door opener storage bin door.
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
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QUESTION: Replacing the wiring harness in the overhead console. I tried to remove the old wiring harness but ran into difficulty with the bulb holders. I was able to raise the retaining clip (plastic) and move the bulb holder about half the way out but could not remove it completely without concern of breaking something. I've ordered a new wiring harness because the switches keep separating when I press the lights on or off. I need tips on how to correctly remove the old bulb holders and install the new ones correctly. The light switches are easy to slide in and out so that is no problem for me.
AnswerIf the bulb holders will not come out you are probably looking at replacing the whole console. I've had vehicles that the sockets and the fixture become so hot that the pieces melt and deform to the point where the only option is to replace everything. You may be able to save the console by using a very sharp knife and trimming away the melted plastic.
