How do I get my lost dome bulb from up in the header?

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  1. SLO Cat Wrangler

    SLO Cat Wrangler Junior Member

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    HELP!

    I made the mistake of twisting the dome bulb and it popped up into the header. How do I get it out? I tried unscrewing two screws that are where the sunglass holder is, but the plastic case won't come down. How do I get the bulb from the header area? I think someone else must have done this before and gotten it out. Oh I've got a 2008.

    Thanks.

    Steve
     
    #1 SLO Cat Wrangler, Nov 28, 2008
  2. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    I'll tell you if you'll update your profile so it doesn't say:

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    The base of the bulb is magnetic, so with a moderately strong magnet you should be able to drag it over to an area that is easier to get to. If you're saying you can't get into the header at all, then I'm not sure, I haven't tried that.
     
    #3 nerfer, Nov 28, 2008
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    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    OK, I relent. Look at this post by Cheap! The inline pictures don't show up, but they are at the bottom of the post. He was removing the upper plastic console to add a second microphone, but removing the plastic is the same.
     
    #4 Bill Merchant, Nov 28, 2008
  5. SLO Cat Wrangler

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    Done! :)
     
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    SLO Cat Wrangler Junior Member

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    Thanks for that link. I'll give it a try tonight.

    Steve
     
    #6 SLO Cat Wrangler, Nov 28, 2008
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