Morimoto XTR LED Reverse Light Install

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After looking at various ways to add an extra reverse light, I bought the Morimoto XTR LED Reverse Light. It mounts at the top of the rear plate using the upper licence plate screws. It was $107 CAD.


This is how I did it and I'm sure there's probably a better way. Hopefully, this may help someone else. I can't add more photos so if you have any questions, just ask.



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It came well packaged with enough wire to complete the job. It also included a tap to access the 12v reverse power at the tail light (green wire).


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You'll need to loosen the upper left (drivers) trim, remove the panel from the rear hatch and remove the tail light to get at everything. I also removed the rear left pillar trim to find a ground. I fed the wire through the rear hatch and ran it up the left side with the help of some tape. The wire from the taillight went up the pillar.

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I couldn't see an easy way to route the wire through the licence plate bulb area so I decided to mark and drill a hole just above the top right corner of the plate. If you drill a hole, it must be big enough to fit the wire connector. There is an included grommet to fit into the hole.

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I don't have any before or after images but it makes a huge difference backing up at night. Well worth it in my opinion.

PS: I know the sticker is expired, we don't get new ones anymore.
 

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