madog7200 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I feel dumb for even asking this but I don't know how to change the bulbs in my overhead console... please don't rub it in lol Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Is this console in your MJ? If so, what vehicle did it come from? Doesn't look like any Jeep console I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87MJTIM Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I had a 91 XJ with the same center, overhead console. I don't remember how to (or if I ever) changed the light bulbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggilez Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 the're from a jeep, I have one waiting to go into mine, if I remember correctly just pull gently down on the black part and it should all come out as one. They are however a b*@$£ to put back in, that's what I remember the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madog7200 Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 Yes hornbrod it is in my MJ, i think it came out of an XJ and the previous owner cut it down length wise so it would fit in the comanche. I hated it when I first got the truck but it's sort of growing on me... Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madog7200 Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 Wiggilez I tried pulling down on them and I don't feel like that's not right, I was pulling so hard I was afraid the console was going to pull off the headliner... it sort of feels like it has a spring or something holding it in there Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75sv1 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 On my '98 XJ, you have to slip it forward or back. I think forward. I think there are two large headed studs that it is slotted to. Hope that makes sense. I plan of doing this to my MJ. If not factory, someone did a VG job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I have one in the workshop and I can check tonight. Can post pics if I figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87MJTIM Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 http://www.cherokeeforum.com/how-tos/a/jeep-cherokee-1984-2001-how-to-replace-dome-light-399029 Seek and you shall find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madog7200 Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 Was this a factory option for the MJ? I'm almost positive that mine isn't factory because of some of the janky things that were done to it like this for instance OR this. . Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Was this a factory option for the MJ? I'm almost positive that mine isn't factory because of some of the janky things that were done to it like this for instance................... No, XJs only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madog7200 Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 Was this a factory option for the MJ? I'm almost positive that mine isn't factory because of some of the janky things that were done to it like this for instance................... No, XJs only. Thats what I thought... the MJ came with a dome light right? And do you know what these little things are called I'm missing a few of them and want to try and get my hands on some Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 http://www.ebay.com/itm/16-New-Plastic-Recessed-Depressed-Center-Sheet-Metal-Body-Panel-Plug-Buttons-/232098488300?fits=Make%3AJeep&hash=item360a25dfec:g:VYYAAOSwCGVX7VEo&vxp=mtr Lowes has them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) MJs only came with the B-pillar lights, no dome light in the headliner. That XJ console was cut down to fit the MJ's shorter roof. When I did mine, I blocked off the end you have your hand in with some plastic, I also shaved the part that contacts the headliner so it would not stick down as much at the back. Edit: How many of those plugs do you need, I think i have a few in gray. Edited October 4, 2016 by fiatslug87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madog7200 Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 I only have 2, but I figured I'd replace all of them because the 2 I have fit sort of loose. I was wondering if there was somewhere online that sold them or if I needed to go rummage for them at the JY Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 If you need the screw covers in gray, that is the most common interior color for XJs and you should be able to find them in the junkyard. I might have a few gray ones floating around also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madog7200 Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 Alright well ill look around next time I'm in the junkyard before I take anyone else's stockpile... I'm sure those things will be hard to come by before too long Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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