Removing Ceiling Light Covers

[djsamuel]

I have replacement LED bulbs for the ceiling lights in our 21BHS.  As I look at the lights, for the life of me I can't figure out how to remove the covers.  It looks like there is a trick to it, and I don't need to try and pry it off.  But nothing seems to work, and I've tried prying to some degree, but I feel like I'm ready to break the lens.

Is there a secret to this?  I really don't feel like breaking these.  They are the Optronics Lights.

Thanks,

Doug

[charliem]

[quote source="/post/1332/thread" timestamp="1401758335" author="@djsamuel"]I have replacement LED bulbs for the ceiling lights in our 21BHS.  As I look at the lights, for the life of me I can't figure out how to remove the covers.  It looks like there is a trick to it, and I don't need to try and pry it off.  But nothing seems to work, and I've tried prying to some degree, but I feel like I'm ready to break the lens.

Is there a secret to this?  I really don't feel like breaking these.  They are the Optronics Lights.

Thanks,

Doug[/quote][font face="arial" size="3"]Your lights should be the same as mine, pretty much the standard RV single or double pancake fixtures. The lenses slide off. Grip the lens with two hands (thumb and first two fingers) and slide away from the switch. After the lens slides about 1/2 inch a slight squeezing will release it. No prying or tools required. Replace by engaging the small tabs and sliding home toward the switch. 
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[djsamuel]

Thanks.  They looked like they would slide, but I couldn't get them to move.  Didn't try very long though, so I'll give it a better shot.  Sure beats a broken lens!

Doug