While I realize that yanking off the mirror is probably the easiest way to go about this procedure, I personally did not want to try that method after reading about some members cracking their mirrors when putting it back on.
The following is the method of swapping out the puddle lamps that I found to be the easiest and safest way. However results may vary, so please don’t be mad at me if you break something .
Step 1: Position the mirror as follows to expose the bottom outside screw.
Step 2: Use a long phillips head screw driver as follows to the loosen screw. (Note: It might help to stand up and apply pressure to the back of the mirror housing, so you can press the screw driver firmly to prevent stripping the screw head.)
Step 3: Position the mirror as follows to expose the top outside screw.
Step 4: Use a long phillips head screwdriver as follows to the loosen screw. (Note: It might help to stand up and apply pressure to the back of the mirror housing, so you can press the screw driver firmly to prevent stripping the screw head.)
Step 5: Now that you have both outside screws removed, use a plastic prying tool, such as a credit card to separate the housing halves slightly as shown below.
Step 6: Once the housing has been separated, maneuver the puddle lamp assembly out as follows.
Step: 7: Twist off the puddle lamp housing and replace the bulb with a 194 style bulb of your choice.
Step 8: Double check to make sure the bulb lights up properly before reassembling.
Step 9: Step back and enjoy the finished product!
The following is the method of swapping out the puddle lamps that I found to be the easiest and safest way. However results may vary, so please don’t be mad at me if you break something .
Step 1: Position the mirror as follows to expose the bottom outside screw.
Step 2: Use a long phillips head screw driver as follows to the loosen screw. (Note: It might help to stand up and apply pressure to the back of the mirror housing, so you can press the screw driver firmly to prevent stripping the screw head.)
Step 3: Position the mirror as follows to expose the top outside screw.
Step 4: Use a long phillips head screwdriver as follows to the loosen screw. (Note: It might help to stand up and apply pressure to the back of the mirror housing, so you can press the screw driver firmly to prevent stripping the screw head.)
Step 5: Now that you have both outside screws removed, use a plastic prying tool, such as a credit card to separate the housing halves slightly as shown below.
Step 6: Once the housing has been separated, maneuver the puddle lamp assembly out as follows.
Step: 7: Twist off the puddle lamp housing and replace the bulb with a 194 style bulb of your choice.
Step 8: Double check to make sure the bulb lights up properly before reassembling.
Step 9: Step back and enjoy the finished product!