# Light bulbs behind the heater/ac controls in the center console?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-bulbs-behind-the-heater-ac-controls-in-the-center-console/68471>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** corolla, toyota\
**Created:** [October 8, 2011, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-bulbs-behind-the-heater-ac-controls-in-the-center-console/68471 "2011-10-08T15:46:00Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![jjvalent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@jjvalent](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjvalent)\
**Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-bulbs-behind-the-heater-ac-controls-in-the-center-console/68471/1 "2011-10-08T15:46:00Z")

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How do I get to the bulbs in my 2003 Corolla? The ones behind the heat/ac controls. I can’t find any screws or other fasteners. I’ve tried pulling but don’t want to exert too much force. Any advise will be appreciated.

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**Author:** ![oblivion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@oblivion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oblivion)\
**Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-bulbs-behind-the-heater-ac-controls-in-the-center-console/68471/2 "2011-10-08T15:50:28Z")

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It might be worth picking up a service manual for your car, either from the dealer, or by searching online. This should tell you how to remove the controls to get at the bulbs. Sorry, but I don’t know how this comes out on your Toyota.