Dodge Repair: Nitro 08 reading light bulb replacement, pivot pins, reading lamps


Question
I am trying to upgrade my bulbs to LED's. I cant get at the reading lights in the mini overhead console. I have the workshop manual but it might as well be written in another language! I'm very worried about snapping the plastic whilst digging around with a screwdriver. Would appreciate any help. Many thanks.

Answer
Perhaps this will help. Sorry there are no pictures to make it easier.

NOTE:  The reading lamps are integral to the mini overhead console in the headliner near the windshield.  

 
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Using a small thin-bladed screwdriver, gently pry the notched (forward) end (2) of the reading lamp lens away from the mini overhead console far enough to unsnap the lens from the two pivot pins (3) in the lamp housing.
3. Pull the notched end of the lens downward and slide it forward far enough to disengage the switch tab (1) on the rearward edge of the lens from between the mini overhead console and the switch plunger.
4. Remove the lens from the housing.