I am trying to do the map light mod on my Tundra, but I can't seem to get the lenses off to get to the reflector. I don't want to be to aggressive in trying to pry off the lenses for fear of breaking them off. What is the easiest way to taking them off.
I used a thin screwdriver, and found the pivot point, and popped it out. It has to bend a bit, to pop out. I'd recommend doing it when(where) it's warmer ,less chance for breakage.
Near where the "pivot" or hinge piece of the cover is, is the safest place. To be extra cautious just put some electrical tape over the end of your flat screwdriver and pop it off. From there, use a sharp knife to cut the plastic tabs holding the metal piece on and reassemble. By far the easiest modification I've done with my truck. One of the most useful too.
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Is something supposed to be here?
Good Question Microxot..
I removed my dome light cover, the large one in the center of the cab in my 06..
I did not find anything to remove from inside the plastic cover when I removed it..
It seemed to be one complete piece of plastic, with plastic dimples on the inside of the cover..
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Smooth04..
There is supposed to be a coating inside the dome light cover..
Once it is removed, from the inside of the cover, you gain more light..
The dome light cover, on my 06 D/C, seemed to be one solid molded piece of plastic..
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Their seems to be an misunderstanding here. I am talking about the map lights, which are the ones in front of the cab near the rear view mirror not the dome light located in the middle of the cab. The dome light does not have a reflector piece on the inside.
The map light mod is taking out the map light lenses and removing the small reflecter inside. By removing the reflector it dramatically increases the light coming out.
I removed the reflectors in my 05 DC, but put them back in because it dispersed the light to much I thought. They didn't seem as bright with the reflectors out.
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Map Light Mod
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