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Overhead Console Lens Covers-Can't get them back in!

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Old 03-02-2012, 08:24 PM
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Default Overhead Console Lens Covers-Can't get them back in!

I pulled the lenses off of the two reading lamps in the overhead console on my 2003 Ram 2500. I'm trying to reinstall them but I can't figure it out! Its an absolute head scratcher. Can you tell me if it looks like I broke some small piece on them that might hold them in place? Thanks!
 
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Old 03-02-2012, 09:37 PM
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I think they're fine. I kinda remember thinking the same thing on mine. They'll go in. Just push. Carefully. I thought it was gonna break but alas it popped in.
 
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What sort of order to you use to pop them in? I watched a few videos but no luck. I think I'd need to get the rear set then use a slim flathead/etc to wedge the catch (on the front of the lens cover) into the overhead console. Sound good?
 
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You can try that. I honestly just got the back in and pushed up on the front until it felt like it might break and it finally popped in.
 
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To get them out you normally have to use a small flat head to pry them out. I assume getting them back in would require the same.
 
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Slide the end with the tab up and in first, then push up until the two "U" looking parts snap into place. Very easy.
 



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