How do I remove the interior light panel above the front seats? Decided to change the interior bulbs for LEDs; did the two reading lights but managed to push the central bulb holder up inside the headlining area?
Can't see if there are any screws holding the panel or whether it just needs popping out using trim removal tools?
Gentle but persistent force does it. Mine leaves the main bit for holding it in place in the bracket in the roof..
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
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27th Apr 2018 12:47 pm
MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
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Very small flat head screw driver or removal tool and prise open.
27th Apr 2018 12:50 pm
ASPGuru
Member Since: 25 Mar 2007
Location: Sheffield
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Have a look at this video - &list=PL7DE818C6ABC9EFC9&t=0s&index=141
They have quite a few videos showing how to remove/replace various bits on D3/D4s
ASPGuru, the video only shows removing the clear Perspex to get at the bulbs, I need to remove the whole housing to get at the bulb holder which is now up in the headlining.
So just to confirm, like the Perspex bit the whole housing also just pops out with a little help from a trim removal tool (or flat blade screwdriver)? i.e. no hidden screws holding it?
CheersTony
30th Apr 2018 7:09 am
ASPGuru
Member Since: 25 Mar 2007
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 100
OK, I'm not too sure then what you are trying to remove Tony.
I thought it was the front console, as they refer to it, near the rear view mirror, at 3 mins in?
If so, looks like they just pulled it out from the bottom/front edge (front as in front of the car).
I'll be replacing my interior lights with LEDs later today, if the rain holds off, with the PowerfulUK kit, and I'll shout out if I find any nasty gotchas!
Yes... Whole fitting pops out. Can't remember using any tools..
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
30th Apr 2018 10:15 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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I took them off Dark Bluie with no problem. Can’t remember exactly how but it looks like one holder widget so gentle but firm persuasion should do.
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30th Apr 2018 10:29 am
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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To get the whole unit down, put your finger along the front edge and pull towards the back of the car applying a little downward pressure also and it will just pop out. Cheers Ian
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Guys, that's perfect...just what I needed. I will try and sort it later.
I was just replacing the bulbs with LED equivalents, but when trying to put back the centre LED in the front overhead console, the bulb holder detached and pushed up inside the headlining. (Don't know my own strength )
Anyway, now I know how to drop the whole unit I can hopefully fix it.
Looking at the pic DSL posted, i think it wants pushing forwards not backwards. Explains why i pull that blue fixing out when i push backwards..
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
4th May 2018 8:26 am
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14372
Pull the back down first ..
Front in first to put it backG4 Gone ...but not forgotten
4th May 2018 8:43 am
Nick H
Member Since: 25 Feb 2013
Location: Southampton
Posts: 659
Definitely front down first and then back in first
For the record, I pulled the front back and down first to get it out, then put back in first to put it back. Replaced bulb holder and bulb...all good now.Tony
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