2012 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE bulb

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Rear combination lights
N00943700461
ECLIPSE1. Open the rear hatch.
Push the center of the clips (A) and remove them. Then
remove the cover (B).
CAUTION
!
Handle halogen light bulb with care. The gas inside
a halogen light bulb is highly pressurized, so drop-
ping, knocking, or scratching a halogen light bulb
can cause it to shatter.
Never hold the halogen lights bulb with a bare hand,
dirty glove, etc. The oil from your hand could cause
the bulb to break the next time the front fog lights
are used.
If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and
let it dry completely before installing the bulb.
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4. Insert the tip of the screwdriver at the edge of the light
unit, pry gently to remove the light unit.
Then move the light unit toward the rear of the vehicle
and remove the clip (F).NOTE
Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the lens.5. Remove the socket and bulb assemblies by turning them
counterclockwise.
Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
G- Back-up light
H- Rear turn signal light
I- Rear side-marker light
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6. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.NOTE
When mounting the light unit, align the clip (F), pins and
bolts (J) on the light unit with the holes in the body.
ECLIPSE SPYDER1. Open the trunk lid.
Push the center of the clips (A) and remove them. Then
remove the cover (B).
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5. Insert the tip of the screwdriver at the edge of the light
unit, pry gently to remove the light unit.
Then move the light unit toward the rear of the vehicle
and remove the clip (F).NOTE
Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the lens.6. Remove the socket and bulb assemblies by turning them
counterclockwise.
Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
G- Back-up light
H- Rear turn signal light
I- Rear side-marker light
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7. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.NOTE
When mounting the light unit, align the clip (F), pins and
bolts (J) on the light unit with the holes in the body.
License plate light
N00944000272
1. Remove the mounting screws (A) and remove the light
unit (B).
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2. Remove the socket and bulb assembly together by turning
it counterclockwise.3. Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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Dome light (Rear) (ECLIPSE only)
N00944100303
1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver at the edge of the lens, pry
gently to remove the lens, and then remove the bulb from
the light holder.NOTE
Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the lens.
2. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
Dome light (Front)/Reading light
N00944500277
ECLIPSE (except for vehicles with sunroof)1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver at the edge of the lens, pry
gently to remove the lens, and then remove the bulb from
the light holder.NOTE
Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the lens.
2. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.ECLIPSE (vehicles with sunroof)/ECLIPSE SPYDERHave the dome light (front)/reading light bulbs replaced at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
* - Front of the vehicle
*
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Reading lights on an inside rearview mirror
(ECLIPSE SPYDER only, if so equipped)
N00944400188
Have the reading light bulbs replaced at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Cargo area light (ECLIPSE only)
N00950000062
1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver at the edge of the lens, pry
gently to remove the lens, and then remove the bulb from
the light holder.
2. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.Glove compartment light
N00954200059
Have the glove compartment light bulbs replaced at an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
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