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Hi guys, i'm new to this forum and I was wondering how can I remove the center console to change the bulbs. I would like to change this kind of green light for red ones that I just received. I tried to take it off but i couldn't ! Please help me !
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The two trim pieces on each side pop off with a flathead screwdriver. Insert from the bottom and gently pull them off. You will see screws to remove the center section with the secondary instrument panel, and the radio itself. The rest should be fairly straight forward. :)
Good Luck!
Andrew B.
but wrap the screwdriver in tape to prevent damage to your trim pieces.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndrewButler05
Thanks for the explanations but i can't find the two trims you are talking about ? Can you up load a picture of just explain me where are they please !
thanks again !
what bulbs are you trying to change? the HVAC Backlighting or the Radio Backlighting?Quote:
Originally Posted by macarrier
They are the two big pieces of textured dimpled plastic on the right and left of the cluster, or top and bottom of your sideways pictureQuote:
Originally Posted by macarrier
The radio'a lights would be Nice and if I can change those HVAC lights too it would be cool , do you have an advice for me or was it just a question ?
His next step is that he is provably going to tell you you can't change the radio light colors. Either that or the fact that Andrew Butler gave directions on how to remove the radio, not the HVAC controls
I didn't fully understand his question, My fault. Sorry :/
I know its been YEARS since this post, ...but did you ever change the light color for the dash or the HVAC controls, by removing the radio? Since i am removing my radio in a few days, i will have my center dash open. IF i can be told where the bulbs are, and what kind to buy, I'd like to change them over to red. Would be GREAT to change the dash instruments to red...but I bet that is VERY complicated.
So...did you do it? And where were the bulbs...what did they light up? Thanks.
Wow. Four years later and I still received a notification for this post. lol
Our first generation Aveos have regular bulbs, and if memory serves me correctly they switched to soldering them on the second generation cars +.
I've looked at SuperBrightLEDs and have bought my dome lights from them. I believe they carry LEDs for the Instrumental Panels, and they could potentially be something you can get from Amazon. Perhaps even prime eligible?
I bought an OEM radiator straight from ACDelco with Prime Shipping for cheaper than both of my local parts stores. I always order my Cabin & Engine Air Filters. Even the Engine filter with prime is $3 cheaper than our Walmart for the exact same FRAM filter. No one around here carries any cabin air filters for our cars, and if I have the dealer order it's $5 more and have to wait a week for them to get it in. Plus it's not a high density carbon filter. #AveoOwnerProbs
It's on my list to eventually change every bulb in the car to LED. I really want a new Bolt, but I'd really like to keep Chewy and restore it since there are very few of them left. Especially ones with all the options. I'd also like to have it painted at some point. There are a few imperfections from age, and it would undo them before it's age really starts to show through and requires more work to restore.
I'd hate to see it trashed like all the others seem to be and neglected, but if it gets old and tired I don't want to keep it and have a money pit simply because it's an "Aveo".
It's been really good to me, and is still dependable. It would not be fair to it to neglect it. I plan to keep it for as long as it's worth it, most of it's minor issues are cosmetic in the paint. The interior is still flawless.
Anyway, I'm sorry I got a bit off topic. lol
Best,
Andrew B.