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Advice needed on adding cargo area overhead lighting

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Austin26, Feb 22, 2023.

  1. Feb 22, 2023 at 7:13 AM
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    Austin26

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    Hi, I'm going to add two or four thin round LED spring clip lights above the cargo area. I'm tired of looking for tools and such in pretty much darkness. I installed some aftermarket LED replacements for the rear hatch lights, also in warm white to keep the factory look.

    I'm going to find the rear cargo light switch leg and wire the new ones to it so it's activated at the same time. Any advice? I'd like to find the wire I need without too much hassle but I'll need to drop the headliner regardless. Thanks in advance.

    Oh and recommendations on cutting the headliner? I'm guessing just taking my time with a razor knife is the best bet as a hole saw could rip the fuzzy material.
     
  2. Feb 22, 2023 at 8:14 AM
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  4. Feb 22, 2023 at 9:00 AM
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    Austin26

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    Thank you very much. I apologize for not searching better. I don't remember what I searched for but apparently it was way off to not find all of these. I'll read your post later today.
     

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