Ok, obviously I am having senior moment. I cannot find how to in the manual
How do I remove the cover from the front interior light, the one above the mirror.

Thanks.

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Get a flat screw driver and at the front you should see two slight recesses left and right,gingerly prize with screw driver and push down,...the clip should become visible and it will fall down Current: Freelander 2 GS, Orkney Grey, Factory fit privacy glass, design pack and Clearview pack. Almond Leather ,rear spoiler,rear mudflaps.my13.

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gilfishman wrote:

Get a flat screw driver and at the front you should see two slight recesses left and right,gingerly prize with screw driver and push down,...the clip should become visible and it will fall down

Now you know how to remove the front interior light how about an upgrade? I've fitted one from a Ford Focus hi spec car as these have switched map lights as well. You need a pair of small electrical snips to cut away a little of the LR internal stiffener. I've fitted an LED festoon however I haven't sorted out the map light bulbs as the electrical polarity is the wrong way round for standard bayonet LED's.
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. 2010GS Auto ex Celeb, Santorini Black, 2011 facelift , spoiler, spats, mudflaps, LED footwell lamps, Witter detach,
Other cars:-
1958 & 1959 Austin J40 Pedal Cars under restoration (I make many J40 parts)
If you have an Austin J40 or Pathfinder Pedal Car looking for a new home pls PM me.
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Ford Mondeo lights are a simple replacement - no cutting, 100% perfect fit just pop in.
I replaced both front and back lights, and now every passanger has map lights.

I paid € 2 each from a breakers yard



Last edited by Donnus on 31st Aug 2013 10:02 am. Edited 1 time in total

The genuine LR interior lamp with map lights (LR006480) is the best fit and surprisingly inexpensive - try Dan at Duckworths.

I upgraded the front interior lamp on my GS with one of these and then later swapped it into the rear when I changed to an XS. Yet to upgrade LEDs but plan to soon. 2012 SD4 XS Santorini Black

Has anybody solved finding LED bulbs with bayonet fitting to use in the map lights? The ones I bought for fitting are the wrong polarity.
I am wondering about unsoldering the bulb bit and reversing connections.
Here's hoping!
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Kind regards from Fred
. 2010GS Auto ex Celeb, Santorini Black, 2011 facelift , spoiler, spats, mudflaps, LED footwell lamps, Witter detach,
Other cars:-
1958 & 1959 Austin J40 Pedal Cars under restoration (I make many J40 parts)
If you have an Austin J40 or Pathfinder Pedal Car looking for a new home pls PM me.
2009 Meriva