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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 09:21 AM
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Dome Light Bulb Question...

So this is embarassing, but I can't pull the bulb in the dome light to replace it. Am I just being ridiculous, or is there a trick to it? It has the two loops on the ends.

I do any work on my truck after working all day & getting my 3 kids to bed...then I have to work on it outside in the dark, so I am a bit shattered when doing so. Maybe it's just tired eyes not seeing it right.

As pennance for any help, here is a pic of a cold PacNW night working by halogens:

 
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 09:25 AM
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It should come off easily, maybe someone kind of pinched the wire loops around the bases to hold better?
 
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 09:54 AM
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Nothing useful to add about pulling the bulb, but if you look at that picture right it looks like the roof is cut off and just the A pillars and door frames are there. LOL
 
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 11:10 AM
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Push it to one side or the other to clear the little hook on the end
 
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 11:59 AM
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Or just squeeze the tabs together with your tired finger tips or very carefully push in one side with a small flat tip.
 
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What he said
 
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 05:57 PM
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Do what the others said. Make sure you've got the door shut so that the light stays off.
 
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