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Reverse lights were very easy to install. I highly suggest using panel removing tools to remove the plastic fasteners (15 fasteners).
Remove 15 plastic fasteners
Panel removal tools
You will need to remove this cover as well
Cover removed
Twist the gray plastic piece counter clockwise to access the reverse light bulb
Size comparison
921 Bulb
New bulb installed. Be sure to test to make sure it works. If not, remove the bulb, rotate the bulb (switch polarity) and re-install. I tested the bulb by turning the accessory on (push the start button twice without depressing the brake) and put the car in reverse. To do this, you will need to remove the small plastic cover next to the gear shift and manually put the car in reverse.
New Led inside the housing
Updated Pics at Night! Wow these turned out really bright! Huge improvement over stock bulbs.
Last edited by trbosmitty; Jun 5, 2016 at 10:05 PM.
any improvement in lighting at night while using reverse camera?
When I changed mine to the LED, there was a slight improvement when using the reverse camera at night.
You can easily find cheaper ones similar to the OP on eBay (exact specs or better). I think mine were about $15 for 2, and I changed them earlier last year.
Great write up I change all my bulbs to led as soon as I get a new car.
Few tips. You dont have to remove all 15 clips. You dont have to completely remove the cloth housing or whatever its called. Only remove 4-5 clips on the top it will give you access to the bulb.
I recently bought this led reverse bulbs from IJDM oh boy they are super strong and only $25. Looks of the bulb looks nice as well.
Nice write up...I also changed the reverse lights to LED but without removing the entire trunk liner - just removed the clips enough to give me access. The LEDs ouput is most notable at night with the back-up cam.
VLEDs make some great LEDs- the quality, fit and finish are outstanding.
Great write up I change all my bulbs to led as soon as I get a new car.
Few tips. You dont have to remove all 15 clips. You dont have to completely remove the cloth housing or whatever its called. Only remove 4-5 clips on the top it will give you access to the bulb.
I recently bought this led reverse bulbs from IJDM oh boy they are super strong and only $25. Looks of the bulb looks nice as well.
LED Reverse Lights DIY
