Chevrolet
Silverado Map Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to replace a burnt out overhead map
light bulb in a 2nd generation 2007-2013 GM Chevy Silverado with pictures.
 Silverado Map Lights |
 Notches At Front Edge |
 Pry Out With Screwdriver |
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automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners
of the 2nd generation (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013)
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in replacing a burnt out overhead map light bulb. Owners of other General Motors vehicles such as the GMC Sierra, Terrain, Acadia, Yukon, Savana, Chevy Colorado, Avalanche, Express, Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban, Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Malibu, Impala, SS, Camaro, Corvette, Verano, Regal, LaCrosse, Encore, and Enclave may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement bulb is part number 212-2 from manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE and Eiko. If you would like to have brighter map lights, install some compatible 212-2 LED bulbs. The only tool needed to access the map light bulbs is a small flathead screwdriver used to pry out the lens cover. |
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 Lens Cover Removed |
 Two Bulbs Exposed |
 Pull Out Old Bulb |
| To protect the
plastic surfaces from scratches, wrap the blade of the small flathead
screwdriver with a thing micro fiber cloth. Insert the blade of the flathead screwdriver in to the small notches at the front edge of the map lights lens cover. Gently pry out the lens cover at both notches. Do not use excessive force. The lens cover should pop out relatively easily. Set the lens cover aside in a safe place. |
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 # 212-2 Bulb |
 Map Light Bulb Socket |
 Push In New # 212-2 Bulb |
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| Grasp the old map
light bulb with your thumb and forefinger before pulling it straight out. Push a new # 212-2 bulb in to the socket. Tip - If you are installing an LED bulb and it doesn't work at first, try flipping it around in the socket. |
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 New Bulb Installed |
 Press On/Off Switch |
 Insert Rear Edge First |
| Press the On/Off
button to test the new map light bulb. Insert the rear edge of the lens cover in place first. |
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 Push In Front Edge |
 Lens Cover Replaced |
 Testing New Map Bulb |
| Then gently snap
the front edge of the lens cover in place. Press the On/Off buttons to test the map light bulbs. For more,
check out my other
2007-2013 Chevy Silverado Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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