Dome light replacement

Tiny
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  • 2007 TOYOTA RAV4
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 40,000 MILES
While changing light bulb in main dome light assembly, the light bulb fell into the ceiling. How do I remove the light assembly to access the lose bulb which is now rattling?
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 AT 12:53 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

The whole front dome light is held in by 4 plastic inserts. Take a large screw driver and pry down firmly. Usually the dome light will separate from the the head liner. Then just reach in there and get the socket for the bulb. Insert it back where it goes and twist it. Some of the white plastic inserts will still be in the roof. Take them out and insert them back into the dome light frame. Then put the whole dome light back lined up with the holes and push it in. The plastic over the bulb comes out by using a screw driver in the middle. Insert new bulb, but don't turn the socket or it will fall in again. Replace covers over bulb. The tabs on the outside go in first and then press in the other side.

Here are some diagrams below

Please let us know what happens.

Best, Ken
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Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 AT 7:25 PM
Tiny
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Didn't work.I may be hesitant to use a enough force to pry insert out. Will have one of the guys at work try out take to auto shop.
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Saturday, July 4th, 2020 AT 11:18 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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I can help you. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? That would be great. You can upload it here with your response.
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Monday, July 6th, 2020 AT 12:37 PM

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