Removing Map Light Cover

I took this series of pictures to assist someone with the removal of the map light cover in my 04 DC. I struggled a bit initially, and didn't find any good references, so just in case someone else is struggling, here is how I managed to get mine off. Insert small screwdriver/knife blade as shown, and pry this small cover loose and remove.







Now pry the edge closest the windshield down. You may have to do this to both sides. Mine was very tight the first time I removed it, but now that I have had it out several times, it comes loose easier.



Here is what remains attached to the roof.



And here are the tabs that hold it in place.

 

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I can see them all. Can you guys see them now? @lucky13don & @ToxicTwin

 

Nope.

 

Sorry, bud. X's of death. No pics

 

Here are the pics. I screen shot them and posted for ya guys!

 

Thanks for the write-up.

 

I just replaced my map & Dome lights with LED's. Thanks again @Seagull233 This was the most easiest upgrade by far!

 

Just installed LED light in my dome. All 3 positions work. On, off, door. But they only work with key in ignition in Acces, or on position. Once I turn the key off, the dome goes off too. Thought someone may have some insight to what is going on with it?

 

I snatched one of these maplights off of eBay for my 03 Tacoma that didn’t come with a maplight. I guess I need to find a donor Tacoma with a map light to harvest the wire connection, does anyone know if it’s also wired into the dome light?

This just happens to be my 1000th post!

 

What's the bulb number for the map and dome lights?

 

Likely you will need to add a resistor to the dome bulb. That solved all of my issues.

 

I believe the number is

$11 DE3175 31mm LED Interior Dome Light Map Bulb Door Courtesy for Car 1.22" DE3021 DE3022 Festoon Bulbs White Pack of 4

DE3175

 

Is that a load resistor Seagull? So, you just sodder to both ends of the light? Thank you!

 

Yes. 10 ohm if memory serves. The integration circuit just needs a tiny bit of resistance.

 

I added black electrical tape over part of the clear map light lens so the light would only shine downwards and not on my face.

 

I actually made a video when I was changing my lighting a while back that showed how to do this, at least the best I could with 1 hand on the camera. Here it is if anyone is interested. I make other gen 1 tacoma videos as well so subscribe if you may be interested in following my build! https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=mC6H_2B7GLM

 

So, what is your user name on you tube redyota? your link provides no video

 

My username is ThatRedYota, there should be a channel icon under my video just in case you were wondering, appreciate you checking me out!