| Civic SI Upgrade: Driving Lights |
| Civic Grill and Lights Upgrade, Part 3 of 4 |
From "Tricked Out"
episode DTRK-304 |
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Run the new wiring along the fender to the fuse panel near the firewall and secure the grounds to a solid ground point (figure F). At the fuse box, attach the red lead to a constant 12-volt source (figure G), such as the clock.On a show car, you'll want to use wire loom to hide the wiring. Just slide the wires into the slit and tape the ends for a factory look.
Next, plug in and secure the relay (figure H), and tidy up the install by adding more split loom.Continue to run and loom the switch leads across the firewall to a grommet near the driver's side.Carefully slide the bumper cover back on, and start a couple of the upper cover bolts to hold it in place.Replace the two screws in the fender well, and then reach underneath the front to secure the two bolts that hold the bottom of the cover.Attach the extension wires for the lighted logo to the logo transformer with spade connectors and tape the connections for a secure and waterproof connection seal.Back up top, replace the remaining bolts in the center of the bumper cover, and finish with the screws and in the front fender wells.Once the cover is back on and secured, you can run the new wiring from the firewall into the car.Find a grommet that is accessible from both sides, and fish the new accessory light wires into the driver's foot well.The Civic has an existing accessory light switch that is a great tie-in for the grille logo light. The driving lights come with a lighted switch that is easy to install.Run the power lead to a switched fuse with a quality fuse tap, and then attach the ground to a solid ground point with an eyelet connector. Plug the harness into the switch.
Next, clean the mounting surface with alcohol, and stick the new switch into place (figure I).Reconnect the battery, and test the lights for proper installation. Important: Included in this summary are the steps in this automotive procedure as shown in the episode. These steps are general guidelines that are applicable to most vehicles. With any particular car or truck, there may be procedures, specifications, settings, tolerances, components, etc. that are specific to that vehicle. There are also variations according to the type and brand of upgrade-kit you select. Always consult your vehicle's service manual when undertaking significant automotive repairs, and read and follow the manufacturer's directions and precautions that come with your kit or replacement parts.
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