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I finally found a LED for the dome light that fits after 2 failed attempts. The Philips 30mm is slightly shorter than stock and has pointed ends like the stock bulb. Best of all, it’s only $12 on Amazon.

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#24 ·
voz said:
My fingers too big to pull bulbs over vanity mirror...
I could not get new bulb to stay put in rear overhead thingy...
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Had same problem.
I watched a you tube video. After taking off the cover there's a plastic push in lug opposite the bulb and the whole unit comes out, replaced bulb easily and the unit went back in easily.
 
#28 ·
jon7chow said:
Are all of the interior lights the same except for the rear dome?
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What brand bulbs is everyone using for replacing the outer foot lights, reverse lights and all interior lights? Considering either Diode Dynamics or Philips (I'm concerned about longevity and canbus errors). What about for the reverse light? Was looking at the Sirius LED 921 bulb for that...
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Look at post #2 I just linked, although I just went ahead and bought this set from ebay for around $9 which comes with all the different type of bulbs for the interior to save $$. Has been working pretty well for ~3 months without any burning out.
 
#29 ·
murseofsteel said:
Yo man! I've been wanting to swap LED's ever since I got my car. How did you pull down the front map light console? I've tried using plastic pry tools pulling down at the corners, but there's not enough give, it starts to bend the headliner. Any video or tips to pull that console down?
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Guys....don't pry the map light housing down, you'll break clips. lol get yourself two flat heads that you'd use to repair eye glasses and do what this kid does in this video. It's amazing to read the forums and find so many people are prying the hell out of the map light housing. I did it this way and it went smooth like butter. Almost too simple! Good luck!

 
#32 ·
The limited model has blue ambient illumination for the in-dash shelves, center console cup holders and in-front footwells. I’m sure the parts department would have the parts and I’m sure it would be an easy install.
 
#34 ·
I just bought the set recommend a few posts up and after about fifteen minutes had them all installed. I have two extras though... wondering what I forgot.
 
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BSpiral said:
I just bought the set recommend a few posts up and after about fifteen minutes had them all installed. I have two extras though... wondering what I forgot.
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Every kit I've bought has usually come with a few extras, they likely have one generic kit that covers many vehicles, some of which don't need all of the lamps included.
 
#36 ·
I watched the video but I'm not having much luck getting that cover piece off the overhead console. I've gone at it every which way and it just will not pop off for me as shown in the video. I'm afraid of breaking it and finding out a replacement is $200.
 
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RAV4h XSE said:
I watched the video but I'm not having much luck getting that cover piece off the overhead console. I've gone at it every which way and it just will not pop off for me as shown in the video. I'm afraid of breaking it and finding out a replacement is $200.
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This is how I removed mine.

 
#38 ·
It’s really REALLY tough to pull down. I had a 2” wide scraper that fit nicely between the headliner and overhead console and didn’t give me enough leverage.
I finally just grabbed the rear facing edge with both hands and pulled like hell. I did break one of the four red snaps but after reassembly - it’s tight as a drum without it.

the other lights are each unique in how they are removed too. Using a very tiny screwdriver will help get the other dome light down by pushing in the retaining clips.

The rear seat dome light has four retaining clips - if you were to look down from above it, the two you need to release are drivers side front and passenger side rear. The other two are static clips.

I regret not videoing the whole install, but it was damn cold out. ?
 
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Mushibi said:
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LED Replacement Lights

What brand bulbs is everyone using for replacing the outer foot lights, reverse lights and all interior lights? Considering either Diode Dynamics or Philips (I'm concerned about longevity and canbus errors). What about for the reverse light? Was looking at the Sirius LED 921 bulb for that...
www.rav4world.com www.rav4world.com

Look at post #2 I just linked, although I just went ahead and bought this set from ebay for around $9 which comes with all the different type of bulbs for the interior to save $$. Has been working pretty well for ~3 months without any burning out.
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I have that same set on the way. Also have some LED fog late and back-up light bulbs coming too.
 
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