2012 Sonata Puddle Lights Replacement

farhan032 · Jul 13, 2019

Hi guys,

I would like to replace the puddle lightbulbs on the front doors of my 2012 Sonata with LED bulbs ( i have already replaced thr interior map lights and trunk light with them). However i am unable to remove the bulb from the holder in the doors . I mean i am able to remove the Red plastic reflelector/cover to access the bulb itself , but unable to remove it as it almost seems it cannot be pulled out (its aT10 bulb) and must be removed from inside the panel.But i am unable to see any screws or access points under the door panel to access the bulb from the inside .

Anyone have suggestions om how can i access/remove this bulb please?

DarrenBach · Jul 13, 2019

There's a video on YT that uses a loop of tape on both sides of the bulb and pulling it straight-out.
(are these actually called "puddle" lights?)

farhan032 · Jul 13, 2019

Thanks DaerenBach, could you please link me.the video as.i wasn't able to find it. Thanks

Yup 'puddle light's are the most commonly used name I've seen for them, the other one I've seen for them is courtesy lights

DarrenBach · Jul 20, 2019

farhan032 said:
Yup 'puddle light's are the most commonly used name I've seen for them, the other one I've seen for them is courtesy lights

I'm going with courtesy, curb, or threshold lights...but that's just me!

DarrenBach · Jul 13, 2019

forgeinaz · Jul 15, 2019

I pulled mine out without removing the door panel. They are not easy, you can use some electrical tape on some pliers and gently wiggle them to loosen them and slowly pull them out.

farhan032 · Jul 16, 2019

ThanksDarrenBach and forgeinaz, I'll give the tape method a try

2012 Sonata Puddle Lights Replacement

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