How to change dome lights VF SV6

[Awesomeusername]

I am trying to upgrade the dome lights in my VF SV6 Series II but i can not figure out how to remove the plastic coverings to get to the bulbs, is there some special way to do so or is it just not possible without breaking something.

 

[ndwalters]

You dont actually remove the plastic dome, instead you have to pull down the entire fitting from the roof and change the bulb from behind.

You can do this by gently pulling from inside the sunglasses holder. Its the same as on the VE, and theres a rough video of it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6okJO9Vqq10

 

[Awesomeusername]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6okJO9Vqq10

Thanks ill give that a go tomorrow morning,
But i also would like to change the one for the rear passengers but no amount of prying worked, is it the same principle of pulling the whole get up out of the roof?

 

[gottavecalaisv]

Yes rear one pulls down from the front of the assembly, just get your nails under the edge that faces the front of the car and pull downwards. Then just twist out the globe holder.

 

[smitchy]

Check my post with pics on what your trying to achieve.
https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/ultimate-bulb-replacement-guide.242681

 

[Rollin]

On my S1 VF I need to pull down the sides on the front interior light to get it out. It has tabs in the back that need to be taken out last and put back in first when putting it back in. Took me ages to get it as I was trying to pull the back down first lol

 

[Stuey81]

just be aware that when you change the interior dome lights to LED they don't really dim well due to them not being incandescent, and when they try and dim, they end up flickering before they completely turn off. (have every bulb in my VE SS interior changed to LED)