Puddle Light

how did you change those

how did you change those

Well, it was tough. First, I used a small screwdriver to push the locking stab on the slot of the puddle light in order to take it out from the side mirror. Just have to be careful on removing the wiring since it is so thin. Put a mark on both the wire and the plug on the puddle light housing.

As per other posts that I have found in the internet, I used Acetone to soften the glue that holds the cover (round plastic). I was thinking that I just have slice through this cover by using a cutter (heavy-duty type) but it was not that way due to a small lip or edge that goes inside the black housing. You could see the details in one of the photos (puddle light components). So, you have to pry out that plastic cover once the glue has soften and after slicing around with the cutter. Just have to be careful so you won't cut or injure yourself.

I put a LED bulb (with 6 LED's), just make sure that the length and diameter of the LED bulb is exactly the same so it will fit the holder. Wipe the bulb to get rid of fingerprints and dirt so that the LED bulb will last longer (no heat reflection from fingerprints). Used a toothpick to apply a small amount of Krazy glue on the cover and snapped it back on the housing.

Test the light by temporarily connecting it to the wiring of the car, just reverse the wiring if LED bulb does not go on. There you go, push back the puddle light assembly to the side mirror and make sure the locking stab is latched on so it won't fall.

With a little ingenuity I was able to replace the standard OEM bulb with a white LED bulb that looks nice at night. Good luck and for sure you will get your bragging rights, ha!