Tired of my useless ashtray and tired of no place to put my glasses, I relocated the 12V outlet and installed a new sunglasses holder console insert! I also show the relocation/splice of the tiny LED lights to illuminate it all. This is a step-by-step guide that absolutely anyone can follow. It costs very little, and it is WELL worth it!
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Sunglasses Console Insert:
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Looking at what we’re doing
0:49 Step 1 – Removing the shift knob
1:03 Step 2 – Removing the shift boot cover plate
1:13 Step 3 – Removing 2 cables to cover plate
1:37 Step 4 – Pulling out the console cover
2:03 Step 5 – Shift toward the rear of the car
2:19 Step 6 – Unplug the ashtray harness
2:28 Step 7 – Remove the ashtray
2:59 Step 8 – Removing the old ashtray lid
4:08 Step 9 – Install the cover on new glasses insert
4:49 Step 10 – Remove the 2 lights
5:44 Step 11 – Separate the 12V outlet rings
6:19 Step 12 – Remove the 12V outlet from the ashtray
7:37 Step 13 – Release the ashtray harness on car
7:48 Step 14 – Drill a small hole for light
8:39 Step 15 – Secure the light to new insert
9:11 Step 16 – Remove the passenger kick panel
10:20 Step 17 – Drill new hole in kick panel
13:06 Step 18 – Test and adjust the 12V outlet ring
14:36 Step 19 – Secure the 12V outlet in the kick panel
15:19 Step 20 – Test the electrical
15:34 Step 21 – Secure the light on the 12V outlet
15:47 Step 22 – Extend the light wires to the insert
16:32 Step 23 – Run the plug and wires in car
17:19 Step 24 – Reinstall kick panel
17:51 Step 25 – Install quick disconnects on wires
19:19 Step 26 – Run harness through console beam
20:32 Step 27 – Run extended wires through console beam
21:20 Step 28 – Reinstall the remaining parts
21:40 – Final product and testing