1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

How to replace dome lights?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Bob Allen, May 17, 2004.

  1. Bob Allen

    Bob Allen Captainbaba

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2004
    1,273
    11
    0
    Location:
    Seattle, WA
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    I want to put a blue filter in my front dome light and can't figure out how to remove the cover lens. I'm afraid of pulling too hard on the cover and breaking it. Is there some simple snap on off procedure I'm missing? It's not covered in the manual, probably because it's so obvious that only the most hardened idiot like myself couldn't figure it out.
    My partner's son suggested the blue light for interior lighting without the glare from white light. If the blue is too bright, I'll try aviation red, so my car will look like the inside of a submarine.
    Bob
     
    #1 Bob Allen, May 17, 2004
  2. siai

    siai Junior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2004
    50
    10
    0
    Location:
    Florida Keys
    If you are talking about the dome light (not the reading lights), the lens is held in by two "claws". They are on either side of the switch side of the lens. Using a screwdriver, press in on the clips which are located about midway between the switch and the edge of the lens. You should be able to see the clip by pushing up a little on the headliner. After that it looks like a pretty standard dome light bulb.
     
    #2 siai, May 18, 2004
  3. rydot

    rydot New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2004
    52
    0
    0
    Location:
    Culver City, CA
    Bob-

    What did you end up going with there? Did you replace the bulb or did you insert some sort of color gel? My friends have also commented that the dome lights (especially the rear one) ruin the cosy atmosphere of my Prius whenever any of us open a door.
     
    #3 rydot, Nov 11, 2004
  4. smoothmafiya20

    smoothmafiya20 New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2011
    5
    0
    0
    Location:
    Orange County, CA
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Hi

    I have 2011 Black Prius Type 2 and I would like to install LED bulbs in the interior of the car. Which brand would you recommended and where would I be able to buy affordable LED lights?
     
    #4 smoothmafiya20, Sep 12, 2011
  5. 2009Prius

    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2009
    2,705
    510
    63
    Location:
    USA
    Vehicle:
    2009 Prius
    #5 2009Prius, Sep 12, 2011
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)