Originally Posted by HcHawks09

It's been 13 months since the install and all is well. Just as bright as the day of installation and no burnt out LEDs. The only thing I've done to them since; was apply double sided foam tape to the the back. (the 3M adhesive on one of them didn't want to stick) But that was a simple fix and has been great since!

Originally Posted by smaiwald

I noticed that you left the stock light socket there. Is that necessary to make the LEDs work or did you reinstall that bulb?

Originally Posted by wyzardd

I'm an idiot. I couldn't figure out how you got 13 months since January. Hasn't even been 13 weeks .... Finally remembered that this is 2012
These things sometimes happen to us old folks. This may be a sign that I'm too old & crotchety to be installing LED strips. But I figure I can still get away with it as long as I don't try to light up the undercarriage with neon, do anything "spinner" related, or put lighted tips on my exhaust.

Thanks for documenting it so well, by the way. After replacing the dome & map lights with colored LEDs, I think this will be my next cosmetic project.

Originally Posted by HcHawks09

I just did this in my blazer and i think it turned out great!
and i haven't done too many "How To"s so i decided to make one for those interested.

Tools Needed: 7mm socket, Socket wrench or extender (to use the socket like a screwdriver) pack of red butt splice connectors, and a pair of wire strippers with crimpers.


LED Strips, I bought a 2 pack of 12 inch strips from Pep Boys for $20


Step 1: Locate and use the 7mm socket to unscrew the four hex screws attaching the kick panel to the dash. The four screws are circled in black.


Step 2: Once the kickplate is down locate the footwell light socket and and unscrew the hex screw holding the socket to the dash.


Step 3: Pull the socket and expose the wires. Cut the wires one at a time to make sure you dont blow a fuse. Once cut, strip the insulation back from the wires of the socket and the LED strip. (notice the black wire with the white stripe. this wire gets connected to the orange wire.)


Step 4: twist the black wire with the white stripe to the orange wire of the socket. Then Crimp one end of the butt splice connector to the twisted wires.


Step 5: Crimp the other end of the connector to the single orange wire in the dash.


Step 6: repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the all black wire and the yellow wire. you should now have power to your LED strip.


Step 7: Begin to reassemble the socket and kick panel.


Step 8: Peel back the paper backing of the LED strip. This reveals the 3M adhesive. then simply stick under your dash.


Step 9: Sit back and enjoy your bright interior!

this one is taken with the flash on.


If you have any questions, just ASK! hope this helps
-Will