Chrysler Repair: Overhead courtesy light replacement, lamp lenses, other vehicles


Question
on the 2005 Dodge1500 overhead courtesy light the light needs to be replaced. what is the procedure to remove the light fixture to replace the bulb? there appears to be no fastners for removal


Answer
On vehicles equipped with a sunglass storage bin, remove the overhead console retaining screws, located in the sunglass storage bin.



On all other vehicles, remove the overhead console retaining screws located behind the reading lamp lenses.
Using a small thin-bladed screwdriver, gently pry between each side of the lamp lens and the overhead console housing (1) to unsnap the pivot tabs (3) on the lens from the pivots in the lamp housing.
With the lens disengaged from both pivots, pull the front of the lens forward far enough to disengage the tab (2) on the rear edge of the lens from the slot in the rear of the overhead console lamp housing.
Remove the lens from the housing.
Remove the two torx head retaining screws.

Using your fingertips, grasp the sides of the overhead console and pull straight down evenly to disengage the two snap clips at the front of the unit.
Lower the overhead console far enough to access the wire harness connectors.
Disconnect the Electronic Overhead Module and the reading/courtesy lamps electrical connectors.
Remove the overhead console from the vehicle