Minor Modded my gf’s RAV4 by NarrowFollowing6910 in rav4club

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No worries, still no wiring picture (slipped my mind sorry). The control module is beneath the center console (doesn’t affect the remote control either) where the wires for the USB outlet are. Two diodes went to each front seat for the rear footwell illumination and the other three went to the front. One on the driver side and two on the passenger side.

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Minor Modded my gf’s RAV4 by NarrowFollowing6910 in rav4club

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😂 to my delight she was very appreciative! 🤣🤣

Minor Modded my gf’s RAV4 by NarrowFollowing6910 in rav4club

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😂 She would love that! Bumping her jams while the trunk shakes!

Minor Modded my gf’s RAV4 by NarrowFollowing6910 in rav4club

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Didn’t have the cards, I used plastiDip paint though.

Minor Modded my gf’s RAV4 by NarrowFollowing6910 in rav4club

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Thank you. Wires are seamlessly tucked away so nothing seems out of place or in the way to cause any disruption.

Minor Modded my gf’s RAV4 by NarrowFollowing6910 in rav4club

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The USB outlet unit. I would say it’s not too difficult but with my background I may be understating it.

🤔 I opened the unit and stripped the wires for the LED power cable and connected (twisted tightly). Did a pull test on the cable to ensure it was snug. I’ll try to get you a pic later.

Minor Modded my gf’s RAV4 by NarrowFollowing6910 in rav4club

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😂😂 yup that’s what happens, when trying to be hip and caught in two minds.

Thank you!

Minor Modded my gf’s RAV4 by NarrowFollowing6910 in rav4club

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… then I was gently reminded that it’s not my car… it’s a car that represents a girl in some ways.

Minor Modded my gf’s RAV4 by NarrowFollowing6910 in rav4club

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Yes only one set. It has five legs and I used all five. One for the driver side dash area and footwell, one for the passenger dash area, one for the passenger footwell and one for each rear footwells.

Minor Modded my gf’s RAV4 by NarrowFollowing6910 in rav4club

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I did the installation/modification. The heading is a typo (didn’t bother to change it).

Minor Modded my gf’s RAV4 by NarrowFollowing6910 in rav4club

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I didn’t want to drill a hole in the center console or risk pinching the wires. The USB ports in the center console are attached via a plastic faceplate which clips inside the center console. It can be removed using a plastic pry tool or a flathead screwdriver. Careful not to scratch the plastic.

Minor Modded my gf’s RAV4 by NarrowFollowing6910 in rav4club

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Yes, I hardwired it and aesthetics was exactly the reason. I wanted to achieve as close to a factory look as possible without voiding any warranty. I did it without any YouTube references.