I replaced a whole mess of lights in the center console and radio of my 2000 v40. It took time but cost basically nothing...

I removed the climate control unit. In the back in deep recesses are the "sockets for the bulbs. Using a the eraser end of a pencil I was able to remove the dead bulb. It has a white base and bulb looks blue. The bulb is in fact just a regular bulb with a blue rubber cover on it - do not loose the cover (like I did). I removed the bulb from the socket by just unwinding the wires that hold it in place. I bought a replacement bulb from parts express (an electronics parts website). I then put the new bulb in the old socket and replaced it, unfortunately since I lost the blue cover the color of the new bulb doesn't match the old bulb.

It was a pretty easy job. The hard part was finding the right bulb. Unfortunately, I did this over a year ago and I don't remember the part #.

-SS

FWIW I just replaced all three bulbs (only 2 were out but decided to replace all 3 since they had it open) at the dealer's and it cost $175.

David

Removing the dashboard environment panel
1.
Carefully install weatherstrip tool between the dashboard and the bottom edge of the panel.
Pull the bottom edge of the panel outwards.
2.
Press the panel up slightly.
Carefully pull the upper edge of the panel outwards.
Remove the panel.

Removing the radio panel
Make a note of the radio code.
Press in the catches to release them.
Grip the catches. Pull the radio out.
Disconnect the connector.
If required: Remove the compartment from the center console.

Twist the dashboard environment panel downwards.
Remove:
-the connector (GR)
-the air hose.

Remove the three bulb holders on the reverse by the connector by turning the holders a quarter of a turn using a screwdriver.
Press out the bulb holder and the bulb.