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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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This is for my Dad's '67 Pontiac Ventura. The dome light doesn't work and trying to replace it. But don't want to break the assembly trying to take it off.



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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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Normally, that plastic diffuser is just held in with a couple tabs. If you look around where that diffuser meets the chrome trim, you should be able to see where the tabs are. Unfortunately, those diffusers get brittle with age and may crack when you try to remove it.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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Dont worry if you break it there is new assemblies all over the net for less than 15 bucks just don't damage the wires in there.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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Thanks. Don't suppose you could point me in the right direction. All I've been able to find is a stock replacement for the L. side view mirror.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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Sometimes you find something similar in the HELP! isle at auto parts stores.
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http://www.dixiemontecarlo.com/items/DA00259.html
http://www.dixiemontecarlo.com/items/DM00059.html

they are the exact same through out all gm vehicles from that day and age. He you go hope that helps. Don't break the wiring in the unit because I could never find one of those.
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Good info! Thanks!
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