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Glove Box Lamp: Service and Repair

INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) LAMP REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: This procedure calls for the replacement of incandescent bulbs only. The light emitting Diodes (LED's) are not replaceable individually. If LED replacement is needed, send the cluster to an AC Delco service center. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Gages Inoperative in instrument Panel, Gages and Console.




1. Remove the instrument panel cluster.
2. Unclip the instrument panel cluster rear cover plate by prying gently on the tabs with a screwdriver.




3. Remove rear cover plate from the instrument panel cluster.
4. Remove the bulb and base assembly by turning clockwise and pulling outward.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the bulb to the base.




2. Install the bulb into the cluster by inserting the bulb and base assembly and turning the bulb 1/2 turn clockwise.
3. Carefully snap the rear cover plate to the instrument panel cluster.
4. Install the instrument panel cluster.