So, a lot of you guys know the new Forester is lacking some light back there:icon_mad:. I seen some people would upgrade the bulb for a brighter one, but only to be block by large objects in the trunk ( if you do carry large objects ). My project here is to install a dome light in the headliner, which yes... I'll be cutting a hole in the liner...
I ordered a 2013 Forester Dome Light.
Parts Number: 84601AE040LO (grey w/sunroof)
Link to the Dome Light Parts and pictures
Before cutting a hole, I made a template out of cardboard so i can trace it over to the liner.
I will start the project tomorrow morning and give you guys a detail of the installation and everything. :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::big grin:
** UPDATE **
Ok everyone! I am done with the installation of the dome light. Here's a video of how it looks and what I did.
2015 Subaru Forester DIY trunk light - YouTube
First I used a piece of cardboard to make a template before actually cutting the headliner
here are the dimension of the cut out if you guys decide to do it.
I will be using the Yellow wire ( power ) and the Green wire (ground). I cut off both of the terminals and solider a longer wire to it, and at the other end I solider back the terminals I cut off.
This pic shows the extended terminal wires that is connected to the plug PINK is power, RED/BLACK is ground
Used the template and trace out where I was going to cut it. A sharp razor blade would help, and cutting it feels like you're cutting thru cardboard so it wasn't hard to cut out.
This shows the wire being fished thru the opening and running down the side to the existing plug
This pic shows what I use to hold the dome light in place, even though the cut out was a little smaller than the dome it self it still hold but i wanted something to anchor it just in case. I used a cable holder but bend it the other way to have some tension
in this pic it shows the cable holder secure to the headliner. Also remember! if you have a sunroof order the dome light for the sunroof cause the non sunroof dome is thicker in size.
Installation almost done
I ran the wires behind the trim and connected to the existing plug
DONE!! Its pretty easy to do, don't be afraid to cut the headliner... If you do, make sure to cut the hole a little smaller so then you can trim it out more.
I ordered a 2013 Forester Dome Light.
Parts Number: 84601AE040LO (grey w/sunroof)
Link to the Dome Light Parts and pictures
Before cutting a hole, I made a template out of cardboard so i can trace it over to the liner.
I will start the project tomorrow morning and give you guys a detail of the installation and everything. :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::big grin:
** UPDATE **
Ok everyone! I am done with the installation of the dome light. Here's a video of how it looks and what I did.
2015 Subaru Forester DIY trunk light - YouTube
First I used a piece of cardboard to make a template before actually cutting the headliner
here are the dimension of the cut out if you guys decide to do it.
I will be using the Yellow wire ( power ) and the Green wire (ground). I cut off both of the terminals and solider a longer wire to it, and at the other end I solider back the terminals I cut off.
This pic shows the extended terminal wires that is connected to the plug PINK is power, RED/BLACK is ground
Used the template and trace out where I was going to cut it. A sharp razor blade would help, and cutting it feels like you're cutting thru cardboard so it wasn't hard to cut out.
This shows the wire being fished thru the opening and running down the side to the existing plug
This pic shows what I use to hold the dome light in place, even though the cut out was a little smaller than the dome it self it still hold but i wanted something to anchor it just in case. I used a cable holder but bend it the other way to have some tension
in this pic it shows the cable holder secure to the headliner. Also remember! if you have a sunroof order the dome light for the sunroof cause the non sunroof dome is thicker in size.
Installation almost done
I ran the wires behind the trim and connected to the existing plug
DONE!! Its pretty easy to do, don't be afraid to cut the headliner... If you do, make sure to cut the hole a little smaller so then you can trim it out more.