DIY: Illuminated Kick Plates

efuseakay · 03-26-2010, 11:55 PM

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twotonezed · 03-27-2010, 02:02 AM

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, 10:49 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, 11:05 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, 03:19 PM

Quote:

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, 12:49 PM

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, 10:47 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, 01:24 PM

Quote:

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 · 12-01-2010, 12:48 AM

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, 05:35 PM

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

370zHawaii · 01-05-2011, 04:29 AM

Thanks, repped ya!

a370zlover · 02-26-2011, 07:37 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, 07:40 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, 04:20 PM

figured it out

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, 09:33 PM

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

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

03-27-2010, 02:02 AM	#32 (permalink)
twotonezed Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Moorhead Posts: 87 Drives: 09 370 base Rep Power: 16	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.

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efuseakay Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The DAYNGA ZONE! Posts: 404 Drives: 2010 G37xS Sedan Rep Power: 15	Click on that silver icon between their online status and the red/white triangle button below their name/avatar part to the left.

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RedZed34 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 155 Drives: 09 370Z SR Sport Pkg Rep Power: 16	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!

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HybridFusion Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 16	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, 10:47 AM	#37 (permalink)
mikeyt750 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville NC Posts: 29 Drives: 09 NISMO Rep Power: 16	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

12-01-2010, 12:48 AM	#39 (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, 05:35 PM	#40 (permalink)
failingboy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 29 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport 6M Rep Power: 15	+Rep. Great thread, the pictures were definitely helpful, and I love the new kick plates!

01-05-2011, 04:29 AM	#41 (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, 07:37 PM	#42 (permalink)
a370zlover Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 23 Drives: '09 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 15	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?

02-26-2011, 07:40 PM	#43 (permalink)
a370zlover Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 23 Drives: '09 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 15	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.

04-12-2011, 09:33 PM	#45 (permalink)
ChipsWithDips Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 279 Drives: '11 Gunmetal 370Z MT Rep Power: 14	My base model 2011 370Z came with illuminated panels already. Is this something that is standard on 2011, but not earlier years?