MadLorGLK

Has anyone, attempted to remove the dome lights (map lights)?

I've tried but to no avail

NYCGLK

Dome lights or map lights cuz those are different. Map lights are on in the mirror, dome lights are by the sunroof buttons.

Why would you remove them? Making disco lighting inside? haha

EnigmaAW

please don't say your changing the color of the bulbs?

andyf0

Xenons for the interior lights. Cool!

MadLorGLK

Dome lights cover, I still do not know how to remove them, help

I replaced the entire interior lights with LED's (white)
I like how they look

I will try to take pics soon, (been busy)

Sean76NYC

I'm very curious to see how they look, and how you've been able to fit your GLK with LED's, especially without any errors coming up on the dash. If you can, post some pics. Thanks...

louiet3

I'm not sure if you already figured out how to replace the dome lights bulbs.

I was searching and happen to see your thread as well as another with a pic on how to do it for the W204. If the GLK dome light is the same then it would easily be removed by using a credit card. Please click on these links.

https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-w204/124217d1203224644-radar-detector-wiring-p1010077.jpg

https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...g-p1010048.jpg

Here is the comparison between the 4300K LED compared to stock bulb.
https://mbworld.org/forums/members/l...stock-bulb.jpg


Luis

NYCGLK

Thanks for those pics.

I like stock better, makes it look "warmer" as GLK has a very "cold" interior as it is.

MadLorGLK

Thanks Luis

I've actually tried that approach many times but am still unable to remove the darn dome light and its the exact same lights

Aaarrgghh!

louiet3

Did the credit card cover all the 8 black pointy latches (I don't know what they are called ) shown in the second pic? I did this last night and the dome light assembly separated quite easily.

Good luck!

MadLorGLK

https://mbworld.org/forums/2658494-post18.html

here is the link to remove dome lights

i'm gonna try it now see if it works for me

glad it worked for others

MadLorGLK

I'm sure there are different ways of doing this

Here is what worked for me in my GLK

Tools: Credit Card

The LED's that I bought for my interior are not as bright as I would have liked. I've seen alot brighter in other threads. Oh Well.

Oh Yeah, No error message on the dashboard whatsoever

Check out the pics

1) This is my opinion is a crucial step. Make sure you do this first otherwise there are consequences that I will show you later. Use a credit card to get in between the plastic piece that surrounds the mirror and the dome light. Use the credit card to separate these 2 pieces. Then just go ahead and grab the plastic piece surrounding the mirror and pull down gently and slowly but with some force as well.



2) I'm not sure if this step is necessary but this is how I did it.



3) Note, this does not come off easily need to apply some force but be careful. Sorry, I forgot to take a pic of the clips that are holding this piece.



4) Then what is not shown below is that you stick the credit card right in the center closest to you between the cloth piece and the black plastic piece in the center. Then the entire component should go down easily just like the pic. Also I am pointing to the bulb (i'm sure I didn't have to)



5)



6) Sorry, forgot to take a pic of the LED that i used. Here is the difference with stock vs LED (like I said there are much brighter LED's out there than the one I got)



7) Here are the result. Replacing the other interior lights are very easy, I used a credit card as well except for the lights under the mirror, I used a small flat head screwdriver.




8) Note, I tried to show that there is no error message on the dash board.






8) This is the back light. This is pretty easy to remove as well same thing, use a credit card.



Hope this helps someone : )

MadLorGLK

Here are the bent cards that I went through before learning from a fellow forum member the proper way of doing this



I dont know how well you can see the scratch or break in the lights as a result of not trying to remove the plastic piece that surrounds the mirror first.
Darn. Hope the wifey dont see this or she will have a cow. Especially since she hates it anytime i modify anything in the car.

jpjolo

Hmmm... good thing I didn't force my dome light lens off otherwise I might have cracked it too.

Sorry about the scratches and cracks man. Someone had to do it first.

Thanks for the pics. Very informative.

MadLorGLK

Actually it turns out that step 1 in the dome lights removal is completely unecessary...

jpjolo

Now you tell me :-) Just kidding.

Did mine. Taking the mirror base cover actually helped as there were two plastic clips from these covers that were attached to the overhead console and mine almost fell off as I inserted the credit card to take it out.

The only thing left are the lights on the mirror housing, and the dome light in the backseat. One project at a time. Don't want to rush and make mistakes.

louiet3

MadLorGLK or jpjolo

I was wondering for the GLK350 how many LEDS and for what part are they installed (ie eyelids, foot well, side markers, front dome light, back dome light).

My wife is looking to get a GLK350 so I ordered spares from the last W204 GB. I hope I have enough.

Luis

MadLorGLK

(2) eyelids
(2) parking lights
(2) dome lights
(2) map lights
(2) vanity
(1) glove compartment
(1) rear seat dome lights
(1) trunk compartment
(1) trunk door
(2) license plate

louiet3

Thanks for the list.

Haven't seen a DIY on the map light, would you mind providing instructions if you have done it already?

gdepau

What bulb was used for the rear dome light?

MBRedux

Great pix... thanks... color temp is too cool for me..(6000K) I prefer warm tones....(2800K) but that's me.

yualfred

Im with you. Actually thinking of replacing the reading lights with warmer color...

JT01

Ditto...

gdepau

Can you tell me what LED bulb you usewd for therear dome light or where you got it?

pipicyx

yeah same here...it would be super if we have a bulb list...(are they in the book already?)

and BTW, where did you get all your leds from?

thanks a lot pal...