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How to remove map lights to get at wiring?

Old 11-19-2009, 09:39 PM
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Default How to remove map lights to get at wiring?

I'm going to be hard wiring a radar detector up near the rearview mirror, and I was planning on tapping into the light up there. Can anyone tell me how to remove the panel to get to the wires? I am afraid I will start breaking things if I am forceful.

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Old 11-19-2009, 10:42 PM
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There are four screws that hold the map light assy in. Two are in the sunglass holder section and the other two are hidden behind the map light lenses. Being careful pop the lenses out and you will see them.
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Default Re: How to remove map lights to get at wiring?

Originally Posted by theLemur
I'm going to be hard wiring a radar detector up near the rearview mirror, and I was planning on tapping into the light up there. Can anyone tell me how to remove the panel to get to the wires? I am afraid I will start breaking things if I am forceful.

Thanks

P.S. Isn't it funny that I joined 2 years ago but this if my first post lol
What year Accord and coupe or sedan?
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Here are mirror installation instructions for some 7th and 8th gen Accords which show how to remove the roof console and the electrical connectors:

http://www.handa-accessories.com/acc...d-mirrorex.pdf

http://www.handa-accessories.com/accord/08-mirrorex.pdf
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Default Re: How to remove map lights to get at wiring?

Thanks for the info! This will help a lot. I got a speeding ticket yesterday. Just 2 days without a radar detector. :O

It's an 04 Accord Sedan, 4cyl, 5 speed, 104k miles. Picked it up for $2600 but it has title issues.
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Good info man..thanks
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