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    how to change dome light bulb

    I was able to pop out the piece that holds the 2 map lights and the dome light but there's a metal piece covering the middle dome light. Since the light's not working I wanted to replace it but can't seem to get to it.

    Any ideas ?
    Last edited by shaqdeez; 09-23-2009 at 11:03 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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    bump... I would think for the folks who changed out their oem lights to led would know how to do it. I searched and couldn't find anything.

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    I've never had to replace any of the interior bulbs and surprisingly, the manual for your 540 doesn't have the procedure.
    You'll get more responses to this question if this thread is in the E39 subforum.
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    This looks like a thread for Qsilver!
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    The metal piece comes off. i changed mine out and was stumped at first.. jimmy it a little bit and see where some play is..sorry no pics
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    Quote Originally Posted by AlpinaWannaBe View Post
    The metal piece comes off. i changed mine out and was stumped at first.. jimmy it a little bit and see where some play is..sorry no pics
    I will give this a shot tomm and let you know how it worked out. Thx

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    btw - the metal piece didn't look like it would go anywhere. there's an easier way. Just remove the black face out. There's clips around that just give it a simple push and it comes out. start from one side and contine around. then you'll have full view of the dome bulb.

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