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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Interior Accent Lighting

looking for anybody who has done this install with pictures Thanks
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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I did the install but no pics .... it's very easy to do. It's overpriced but it looks great and I really like it. IMHO ...going with the OEM kit is better than the ad-hoc build unless you are very handy.
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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Pretty easy install:
1.take apart bottom dash trays by unscrewing bolts and screws (passenger side take apart the glove box to get to it)
2.drill holes into trays (manual tells you where to drill)
3. plug in wire connector to glove box light
4.route the wire to the drivers side
5.screw in LEDs
6.reassemble everything
7.done
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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On step 4, you don't have to take apart as much plastic as they suggest. Also, for your hole drilling, get one of those multi sized bits. They make a nice clean hole with smooth edges if you barely go to the next size and just let it ease the sharp edge off but don't drill all the way through at that size. The LED light itself has a large area to cover the hole so you can get away with a little slop. Make sure you have the LED facing the correct way.
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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It took me and a buddy about 2 hours to put in. The instructions aren't the best but you'll figure it out. Also they say you need a plastic prybar but it's not really needed.
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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Nice I just order mine and they should be in soon. I was wondering if I should do it or have the dealership do it. Sounds like I can tackle it fairly easy.
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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Nice I just order mine and they should be in soon. I was wondering if I should do it or have the dealership do it. Sounds like I can tackle it fairly easy.
If you are remotely handy (can read instructions, can drill and measure) you should be fine.

The illuminated kick plates were a harder install.
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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Yea, it's real easy but the bad instructions and illustrations make it take longer than it should. With better instructions a normal person would be able to install the lights in less than an hour.
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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comes with instructions, dont worry
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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Thanks I'am going to install them this weekend i see on fig24-fig26 it says wrap urethane form around the connector and then later attach it to the lower passenger cover seems weird if you have to remove the cover later and tear the urethane form of the connector to unplug it. I'am also going to install the alarm impact sensor dealer wants 160.00 plus tax they say it 1 1/2 labor for four wires and remove a couple panels
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 03:03 AM
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When drilling the holes, a handy tip is to use small drill bits and work your way up in bit size to the correct hole size.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 03:15 AM
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don't forget to post pics after installed
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by rpkg37xs
Thanks I'am going to install them this weekend i see on fig24-fig26 it says wrap urethane form around the connector and then later attach it to the lower passenger cover seems weird if you have to remove the cover later and tear the urethane form of the connector to unplug it. I'am also going to install the alarm impact sensor dealer wants 160.00 plus tax they say it 1 1/2 labor for four wires and remove a couple panels
The urethane foam is not needed as you'll see when you do the install.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 09:55 AM
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I used the foam ... there is enough slack in the cables. It's hard to get pics unless you have a good Digital SLR as the light level is so low.
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