GM Pontiac
Grand Prix Overhead Map Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
Pictures illustrated how-to instructions
for replacing the overhead map light bulbs in a 1997 to 2003 GM Pontiac Grand
Prix.
 Overhead Storage & Lights |
 Two Overhead Map Lights |
 Phillips Head Screwdriver |
||
|
||||
 Unscrew Phillips Screw |
 |
 Sunglasses & Clicker Storage |
||
| The overhead console is held in place by four Phillips head screws. One is near the front of the car by the rear view mirror. Two are inside the sunglasses storage and the fourth is inside the garage door clicker storage. | ||||
 Two Screws In Sunglass Holder |
 One Screw In Clicker Box |
 Overhead Console Drops Down |
||
| After removing all four screws, keep one hand on it, because the overhead console should drop down by itself. The console is held up by several wires that power the two map lights. To disconnect the connector, gently lift the plastic tab until you can separate the power socket and plug. | ||||
 Map Lights Connector Clip |
 Four Phillips Screws Removed |
 Backside of Map Lights |
||
|
Once the overhead console is free from the rest of the car, locate the four small Torx screws that hold the two map light bulbs, lenses and switches in place. I didn't have a small enough Torx screwdriver, so I just used a small flat head screwdriver to remove the four Torx screws. |
||||
 Torx Screws / Flathead Screwdriver |
 Four Torx Screws Removed |
 Lift Up Map Light Bulbs Cover |
||
| With the four Torx
screws removed, you can lift up the black vented plastic housing that holds
the two # 562 map light bulbs. Underneath you'll see the clear plastic map
lights lens and the underside of the two grey plastic buttons. Flip over the
black vented plastic housing to reveal the two map light bulbs. They are
held in place by two metal clips. Pop the bulbs out using your fingers or
gently with a small screwdriver. To complete the map light bulb replacement procedure, reverse the steps above. Push in a new # 562 bulb, replace the black plastic cover, screw back in the four Torx screws, hold the console up to the roof, and screw back in the four Phillips screws. |
||||
 Two # 562 Light Bulbs |
 Pull Bulb From Holder |
 # 562 Light Bulb Removed |
||
| For more of my
related automotive how-to guides or reviews click on the following links:
GM Pontiac Grand Prix Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guides,
GM Pontiac Grand Prix Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide,
Zaino Bros Show Car Polish Review,
WeatherTech FloorLiner Car Mats Review,
GM 3800 II Power Steering Whine Repair Guide,
GM Pontiac Grand Prix Front Brake Pads Replacement Guide,
GM Brake Line Bleeding Guide,
GM Pontiac Grand Prix Rear Brake Pads Replacement Guide,
Headlight & Tail Light Condensation Solution Guide,
GM Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Supercharger Belt Replacement Guide,
GM Pontiac Grand Prix Serpentine Belt Replacement Guide,
GM 3800 II Idler & Tensioner Pulleys Replacement Guide,
Corroded Car Battery Terminal Replacement Guide,
GM 3800 II Alternator Replacement Guide, GM
Pontiac Grand Prix PCV Valve Replacement Guide,
GM ABS/TCS/SES Warning Lights Solution Guide,
GM Pontiac Grand Prix Power Window Motor & Regulator Replacement Guide,
GM Wheel Bearing Hub Replacement Guide,
GM 3800 Series II Engine Oil Change Guide,
Buffing Old Faded Headlights Guide,
K&N Air Filter Cleaning Guide,
GM 3800 Series II Eaton M90 Supercharger Oil Change Guide,
GM Pontiac Grand Prix 3rd Brake Light Bulb Replacement Guide, and
Meguiar's Headlight Restoration Kit Review. |
||||
If you found this guide to be helpful,
please consider making a small donation by clicking on the PayPal.com
"Donate" button located to the right of this paragraph. Thank you!
 (Note: I am not a registered charity. Donations are not tax deductible.) |