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Old 09-24-2011, 06:35 PM   #1
Overland04
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Location: Coast of Maine
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2013 FXT 6-Speed
Obsidian Black Pearl

Default Footwell Illumination install 2011 WRX

Hey Forum,

Today I did a quick mod to the interior of my new WRX limited.

If you are interested in more write-ups, mods and installs, check out my build thread here!

The footwell illumination kit was inexpensive and easy to install. It gives a nice glow and matches the stock console tray perfectly.
I bought it from Subaru Parts Mall found here. It was $37.23
I give it a 2 out of 10 for install difficulty. and it took about 20 minutes to install not counting taking pictures.

Here's the install

I started by removing the radio trim. you can easily remove it by hand starting on the lower sides and work you way around to the top.



I removed the center heating ducts. it makes the install a lot easier and give you access to every thing you need. To remove, unscrew the 2 Phillips screws on the side and push the side ducts out of the way and lightly pull out.



These are the parts that come with the kit.



I also removed the center console cover to reveal the stock light. Please see my kartboy install for directions on how to remove the console.
Once the console is removed, push the stock light with your thumb from inside the dash below where the duct was.



Then run the harness as follows: The two male and female connectors that are close to one another go into the hole where the light was. The longest wire on the harness gets threaded to the passenger footwell and the slightly shorter wire goes to the drivers side footwell. I did the best I could to explain this in the busy picture below.



Install the passenger side light using the supplied screw, nut, and washers. There is a hole drilled already under the glove box that the bolt went into. It's a Phillips screw and a 3/16" nut.



The drivers side is similar to the passenger. There is a hole but it's horizontal instead of vertical. Use the screw, nut, and washers that are supplied to mount.



Zip-tie the harness out of the way and install the stock light back into its original location. Once you put the console, duct, and radio trim back on, turn on the lights and enjoy the cool red (or blue) glow!



Use the center console light as a gauge to how bright these are. In this picture I used a long shutter speed to show the lights but they are not this bright in person.

Thanks for reading!!
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