Postby tenponies » Tue Jul 08, 2014 5:03 pm
Guys and Gals,
I read some frustrating incidences when trying to access and replace factory bulbs with LED bulbs. Number one, you do not dismantle the light housing for any of the locations. I recently changed 5 bulbs in my 2008 Pathfinder LE in less than 30 minutes. You merely remove the actual lens cover only, pull out the old bulb, stick in the new, then replace the lens cover. To remove the lens cover, insert a small screwdriver between the hinged edge and the housing and gently pry upward. This will release the two plastic hinge snaps. Then pull the lens in the direction of the light housing and it pulls right out. Swap the bulbs and your done. To replace the lens cover, insert the push to light end in first moving it away from the lens housing. Once seated, push up on the hinge edge at the corners until the hinge cradles snap back in the hinge bar. It is very simple and easy. Use a small, but not tiny, flat head screwdriver to remove the lens covers. The screwdriver blade end should be about 1/8 of an inch wide. Many of these types come with pocket pen clamps like any ballpoint pen. It is simple and quick and never dislodges or affects the light housing fixture. I now have five bright white interior lamps that really light up the interior, even during daylight. At night, they are awesome