Just finished changing over to red LEDS. Will post pictures this evening once it gets dark of how they look at night for the time being heres the DYI directions with photos that someone had asked for.

DYI Directions for Change over with Photos of Red LED lighting.

These directions cover the replacement of the interior lights as well as the replacement of the License plate lighting. For this project I am changing all lights over to LEDs using Red ones for the interior and Xenon Whites for the interior.

You will need a number of items to complete the process:
Small flat head screw driver
2 Bulbs for the License Plate Area size 2825/W5W/194/Wedge type
Quick Purchase: Here price $9.99 for a pair
4 Bulbs for the Interior Area size 3022/31 mm/Festoon type
Quick Purchase: here price $9.99 for a pair

The quick purchase links above are from where I purchased mine and they shipped immediately and I had my bulbs in less then 48 hours. This was also one of the cheaper locations I found compared to $14.99 per bulb at most spots.

FRONT SEAT AREA
Step 1:
Using a small flate head screw drive gentle pop the covers off the lights. When you do this be careful not to bend the pins. If you do bend the clips then gentle bend the back into place. The ones in quest are the interior side one (closest to the sunroof controls).
(IMG:http://web.me.com/azchipka/Public_Site/outlander-lightingchangeout_files/frontlightremove.jpg)

Step 2:
TURN OFF THE LIGHT SO YOU DONT ZAP YOURSELF

Step 3:
Remove old bulbs put in new bulbs. Turn on the lights to ensure that they work before replacing the cover. If they don’t work more then likely you can resolve this by removing the bulbs and rotating them 180 degrees. Remember to face the LED bulbs down to allow for the most amount of light in the cabin.

Step 4:
Replace the covers, the interior side (closest to sunroof controls) goes in first.

Step 5:
Test the lights

BULB COMPARE

One Red LED and 1 Standard Bulb
(IMG:http://web.me.com/azchipka/Public_Site/outlander-lightingchangeout_files/frontlightcompare%28redled-nonled%29.jpg)

One Red LED / 1 Xenon White LED
(IMG:http://web.me.com/azchipka/Public_Site/outlander-lightingchangeout_files/frontlightcompare%28redled-xenonled%29.jpg)

2 RED LED’s
(IMG:http://web.me.com/azchipka/Public_Site/outlander-lightingchangeout_files/frontlight%28redled%29.jpg)

SECOND ROW AND CARGO AREA LIGHTS

Step 1:
Using a small flat head screw driver remove the cover using the slot show below:
(IMG:http://web.me.com/azchipka/Public_Site/outlander-lightingchangeout_files/rearlightremove.jpg)

Step 2:
Follow seam method used in front seat for bulb install

Step 3:
Replace cover and test. Cover should be replace with the edge furthest from the control being inserted first.
(IMG:http://web.me.com/azchipka/Public_Site/outlander-lightingchangeout_files/centerlightredled.jpg)



LICENSE PLATE BULB REPLACEMENT
Make note in some states it is illegal to use colored bulbs on the exterior of the car. In Vermont for example the use of Red or Blue lights on the exterior of a car is illegal as these colors are reserved for Emergency Personal. Even if you have a light permit as a Emergency Responder they are only allowed to be used when in route to a scene. As a result you can not use full time colored lights in VT. Check local laws before adding colored lights on the exterior of your car.

Step 1:
Remove the light housing from the frame. To do this push the light housing to the left and you rotate down from the right side. The housing should easily come out.
(IMG:http://web.me.com/azchipka/Public_Site/outlander-lightingchangeout_files/licenselightfulljpg.jpg)

Step 2:
Remove the housing cover using a flat head screw driver.
(IMG:http://web.me.com/azchipka/Public_Site/outlander-lightingchangeout_files/licenselightopenjpg.jpg)

Step 3:
Replace old bulb with new bulb.

Step 4:
TEST. If new bulb doesn’t work work remove bulb and rotate 180 degrees as your contacts are most likely reversed.

Step 5:
Replace cover and reinsert housing into frame. Left Side goes in first. Push to left and then insert right side housing will slide back into place.

License Plate Bulb compare:
(IMG:http://web.me.com/azchipka/Public_Site/outlander-lightingchangeout_files/licenselightcompare.jpg)

(IMG:http://web.mac.com/azchipka/Public_Site/outlander-lightingchangeout_files/DSCN0462.jpg) (IMG:http://web.mac.com/azchipka/Public_Site/outlander-lightingchangeout_files/DSCN0464.jpg) (IMG:http://web.mac.com/azchipka/Public_Site/outlander-lightingchangeout_files/DSCN0461.jpg) (IMG:http://web.mac.com/azchipka/Public_Site/outlander-lightingchangeout_files/DSCN0467.jpg)


Im also thinking that mounting some LEDs under the passenger side dash, in the glove box wired to the front dash light. Plus a set under the driver and co-pilot seat wired to the second row lighting will make for a nice addition to the lighting and allow for more lighting coverage. Plus it will look cool :thumbsup:

looks great.....

anywhere else those LED's can come in handy? perhaps behiond the terrible red radio lens?