Mitsubishi
Lancer Map Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out map light bulb
in the overhead console of an 8th generation 2008-2015 Mitsubishi Lancer.
2015 Lancer Map Lights |
Insert Flathead Screwdriver |
Pry Out Lens Cover |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the eighth generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013,
2014 & 2015) Mitsubishi Lancer in changing a burnt out map light
bulb in the overhead console or upgrading both bulbs to brighter LED
units. Owners of other Mitsubishi vehicles such as the Mirage, Lancer Evolution ("Evo"), Outlander, 3000GT, Diamante, Eclipse, Endeavor, Galant, Montero, ASX, Triton L200 and Raider may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement festoon or "fuse" style bulb is part number DE3175 which is available from various manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, PIAA and Eiko. You can also use a compatible LED unit. The only tool needed to change the bulbs is a small flathead screwdriver used to pry out the translucent plastic lens cover. |
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Lens Cover Removed |
Old Bulb Exposed |
Pull Back Metal Tab |
To prevent from
scratching the plastic surfaces, you may choose to cover the tip of your
screwdriver with a thin micro fiber cloth. Insert the blade of the small flathead screwdriver in between the overhead console and the inner edge of the lens cover. Gently pry out the inner edge of the lens cover and then remove the plastic tabs on the outer edge. Set the lens cover aside in a safe place. If the old bulb was recently turned on, be careful since it might still be hot enough to burn your fingers. Gently pull back the metal electrical contact until the old bulb can be removed from the socket. |
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Toshiba Part # A12V8W |
Empty Bulb Socket |
Insert New # DE 3175 |
The OEM bulb in
this 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer sedan was a Toshiba brand part number A12V8W. Pull back the metal electrical contact and Insert a new # DE3175 bulb in to the socket. (Tip - If you are installing an LED bulb and the bulb doesn't work at first, try flipping it around in the socket.) |
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Press Button - Test Bulb |
Re-Insert Plastic Tabs |
Line Up Retaining Clips |
Test the new bulb
by pressing the white plastic "On/Off" button. Re-insert the two plastic tabs on the outer edge of the lens cover in first. |
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Pop In Lens Cover |
Slide Switch To "Door" |
Testing New Map Lights |
Gently pop in the
two retaining clips on the inner edge of the lens cover. Slide the switch to the "Door" position so that the two map lights will turn on when ever a passenger door is opened. For more, check out my other
2008-2015 Mitsubishi Lancer DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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