1998 GMC Suburban Interior Light Replacement

1998 GMC SUBURBAN
166,000 MILES
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SHORTCUTQUEEN
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Just a quick question. Do I have to take the whole door panel off to replace courtesy light on drivers side door? Or does the light cover come off somehow? Can you explain to me how to replace this light bulb. Thank You so much. Jerilyn ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Jul 8, 2013 at 5:38 AM
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HMAC300
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you have to pull the door panel off the bulb will either twist or pull out to replace it. see pic and just do step 1 for removal
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Jul 8, 2013 at 6:47 AM
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SHORTCUTQUEEN
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Thanks, I was so hoping I wouldn't have to remove the whole door panel.
Jul 8, 2013 at 8:09 AM
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HMAC300
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it's not that hard, you might try to pryoff lens but the bulb would be a lot easier to replace with it off.
Jul 8, 2013 at 10:37 AM
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