DIY: Illuminated Kick Plates

zrider · 03-04-2010, 05:56 PM

nice write up! hopefully i will be able to do mine soon. One question though, i had lojack installed and the guy installed it right around that same area u need to plug the t harness into. you think its going to be a problem?

ejrives · 03-04-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by zrider

nice write up! hopefully i will be able to do mine soon. One question though, i had lojack installed and the guy installed it right around that same area u need to plug the t harness into. you think its going to be a problem?

Not sure, from what I recall, there were a few open connection spots. If you're not sure, open it up and investigate

Z_you_Later · 03-14-2010, 05:26 PM

Guys, I am installing my kickplates right now. But, I've hit a problem and was hoping one of you guys that installed your own illuminated could help me out. The process was going perfect until I hit the T-Harness Plug. I'm having some difficulty pulling it out and I've even tried using a small screwdriver as recommended. Any tips or advice so I could get this part out of the way and finish?

ejrives · 03-14-2010, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_you_Later

Guys, I am installing my kickplates right now. But, I've hit a problem and was hoping one of you guys that installed your own illuminated could help me out. The process was going perfect until I hit the T-Harness Plug. I'm having some difficulty pulling it out and I've even tried using a small screwdriver as recommended. Any tips or advice so I could get this part out of the way and finish?

it's a pain I know. You have to wiggle it a lot. See if you can hit the clip with the screwdriver and wiggle with the other hand. I specifically remember having to lay upsidedown in the passenger seat with my feet in the hatch

Z_you_Later · 03-15-2010, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ejrives

it's a pain I know. You have to wiggle it a lot. See if you can hit the clip with the screwdriver and wiggle with the other hand. I specifically remember having to lay upsidedown in the passenger seat with my feet in the hatch

Thanks erjives, my buddy and I were already doing that and thank god he eventually got it out. It was a PITA

but, I was relieved when it was out and we could finally finish it up

. Thanks for the DYI .. I took pictures with my friends camera so I'll post up another DYI for people to use. How do I give you a rep point for hooking us up with this thread?

efuseakay · 03-26-2010, 10:55 PM

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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

RedZed34 · 06-22-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

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

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

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Originally Posted by mikeyt750

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

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.

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!

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?

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03-04-2010, 05:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
zrider Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 175 Drives: 2009 370z Black M/T Rep Power: 16	nice write up! hopefully i will be able to do mine soon. One question though, i had lojack installed and the guy installed it right around that same area u need to plug the t harness into. you think its going to be a problem?

03-26-2010, 10:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
efuseakay Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The DAYNGA ZONE! Posts: 404 Drives: 2010 G37xS Sedan Rep Power: 16	Click on that silver icon between their online status and the red/white triangle button below their name/avatar part to the left.

06-26-2010, 11:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
HybridFusion Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 17	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! = )

06-27-2010, 09:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
mikeyt750 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville NC Posts: 29 Drives: 09 NISMO Rep Power: 17	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

11-30-2010, 11:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
plato Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 88 Drives: 2010 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 15	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.

01-03-2011, 04:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
failingboy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 29 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport 6M Rep Power: 16	+Rep. Great thread, the pictures were definitely helpful, and I love the new kick plates!

01-05-2011, 03:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
370zHawaii Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sun Shining State Posts: 294 Drives: A Starship Rep Power: 15	Thanks, repped ya!

02-26-2011, 06:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
a370zlover Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 23 Drives: '09 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 16	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?