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efuseakay 03-26-2010 10:55 PM

Click on that silver icon between their online status and the red/white triangle button below their name/avatar part to the left. :)

twotonezed 03-27-2010 01:02 AM

Since this is related
 
I just got done changing out my illuminated kick plates with non illuminated ones. That process took about 10 minutes for both. It ended up being a lot easier than I thought it would be. Now all I have to do is sell my illuminated kick plates to offset the cost of the other ones I bought.

RedZed34 06-21-2010 09:49 PM

I'm getting ready to install my illuminated kick panels as well... but I just had one quick question for those that have already installed them.

Did anyone disconnect their battery prior to installation as noted in the instructions? I really don't want to because of all the ecu resets that go along with disconnecting and re-connecting the battery. Let me know

Thanks guys!

vipor 06-22-2010 10:05 AM

Don't worry about disconnecting the battery. Just don't attempt to turn the car on until you've connected the jumper harness. No worries :tiphat:

RedZed34 06-22-2010 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor (Post 588120)
Don't worry about disconnecting the battery. Just don't attempt to turn the car on until you've connected the jumper harness. No worries :tiphat:

Alright cool. Thanks!

HybridFusion 06-26-2010 11:49 AM

ejrives, thanks for the DIY.

I just used it along with the Nissan instructions and it really makes it easier to install the kick plates. It took me about 2 hours because of the damn hangover I had! = )

mikeyt750 06-27-2010 09:47 AM

Does any one have trouble with the cover to the kickplates going back on? Mine really don't sit right like the way they were from the factory

vipor 06-28-2010 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyt750 (Post 595343)
Does any one have trouble with the cover to the kickplates going back on? Mine really don't sit right like the way they were from the factory

:worthless:

Need to see which part/section you're talking about. It may be an issue where the corner kick panels aren't in all the way. May be pushing the whole assembly backwards.

http://www.the370z.com/members/vipor...white-leds.jpg

I have seen mine pop up on the farthest right of this picture (towards the latch of the door right by the seat handle)

plato 11-30-2010 11:48 PM

Just did mine.

Took about 1 hour and 25 mins. Hardest part removing the harness from the BCM. I used my rifle cleaning rod taped to the wire for the drivers side to run it through the center console. Really simple process all in all. I'm thinking about buying the harness and fog light assembly from the Z store and tackling that DIY. :)

failingboy 01-03-2011 04:35 PM

+Rep. Great thread, the pictures were definitely helpful, and I love the new kick plates! :tup:

370zHawaii 01-05-2011 03:29 AM

Thanks, repped ya!

a370zlover 02-26-2011 06:37 PM

Just bought some LED's for some interior mood lighting at the footwells... think I could just take that one panel off right above the illuminated plate and tap into the red and white wires? Would I have to disconnect the battery to do this?

a370zlover 02-26-2011 06:40 PM

Just looked to see what you called it... the "inner trim piece" is the one i'm wondering if i could just remove to tap into those wires.

a370zlover 02-27-2011 03:20 PM

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figured it out :D

and here's a link to my facebook if you want to see some rough diy pics... i'm so electrically challenged and even i did it

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ChipsWithDips 04-12-2011 08:33 PM

My base model 2011 370Z came with illuminated panels already.

Is this something that is standard on 2011, but not earlier years?


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