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Lil Abner · 06-10-2012, 02:20 PM

DISCLAIMER: I am NOT responsible for any damage you may do to your car.

DISCONNECT THE BATTERY!!

Remove the screws in the cup holder area

Pull straight up (towards the sky) on e-brake boot

Remove shifter boot

Disconnect the wire to the panel

Pull boot up, and it will come off

Remove 2 screws

Remove panels (one on each side). Pull straight out (towards the outside of the car)

Reach around, and push the USB/Aux plug out. Then unplug.

Pull panel out

Remove 2 screws

Remove the center console. Remember, the 12V plug needs to be unplugged. Here is the center console area.

Remove radio trim with plastic pry bar. The panel needs to come straight out, so take it slow!

Remove 2 screws

Remove side panels. The panels come straight back (towards the rear of the car. Grab the front and rear, and pull

Remove 2 screws

Pull panel out

Remove wire plugs

Remove the cable mounts. Each has 2 tabs as shown

Take the panel inside to your bench. Remove the components from the panel. NOTE. If you have NOT done this before, take your time!! Then tabs break easily!

First the clock. Remove the rear cover with 2 screws and 4 tabs

First remove the screws circled in red. They are in tight, and are easier at this stage. Then remove the blue circled screws.

Remove the board

The LEDs on the right are for the airbag system. They are the same package as the rest of the LEDs.

Choose your own adventure! It's up to you on how to access the LEDs under the white plastic piece under the LCD panel. Here is a picture of the LEDs that need to be replaced.

Once complete, reassemble the clock.

Now the HVAC. Remove the 2 white twist base lights, one in each of the mechanical units (left and right). This is a regular bulb with a yellow condom. Replace this with whatever you want. I chose to do below.

Now the fan module. Remove the tabs shown, plus the ones on the other side. 6 tabs total. Remove cover. Remove white slider.

Rotate/tip the circuit board to remove

Remove the red circle LEDs. The blue one is for the defrost button, and can be changed at your discretion.

After reassembling, you will have a RED clock and HVAC!!

What LEDs did I use? 2PLCC size. Here is the link: Digi-Key

After seeing the color, I might change the temperature knob to white. The red LED kills the blue color.

**UPDATE (13JUN12)***
Night shots

michaelahess · 06-10-2012, 02:41 PM

Most impressive! Great write-up!

chulooz · 06-10-2012, 03:39 PM

Killer job. Night pics now!

Lil Abner · 06-10-2012, 03:59 PM

I will try and get some once the sun goes down.

Juanito08 · 06-10-2012, 04:59 PM

Bad as* I was going to do the same thing!!! I did it on my Tc and was thinking of doing it on the Fr-s. Could you take some pics of the removal process?

Lil Abner · 06-10-2012, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juanito08

Bad as* I was going to do the same thing!!! I did it on my Tc and was thinking of doing it on the Fr-s. Could you take some pics of the removal process?

What do you mean the removal process? Removing the LEDs?

Juanito08 · 06-10-2012, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil Abner

What do you mean the removal process? Removing the LEDs?

Removing the panels and such.

Lil Abner · 06-10-2012, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juanito08

Removing the panels and such.

I guess I'm confused? The DIY above shows the steps of the panels to remove. Do you see those pics?

Juanito08 · 06-10-2012, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil Abner

I guess I'm confused? The DIY above shows the steps of the panels to remove. Do you see those pics?

Sorry I see them now Internet Explorer was being gay -____-
thanks!

Lil Abner · 06-10-2012, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juanito08

Sorry I see them now Internet Explorer was being gay -____-
thanks!

You're brave to still use Internet Explorer!

Juanito08 · 06-10-2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil Abner

You're brave to still use Internet Explorer!

Lol I tried to give there new browser a chance and it failed me yet again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil Abner

Now the HVAC. Remove the 2 white twist base lights, one in each of the mechanical units (left and right). This is a regular bulb with a yellow condom. Replace this with whatever you want. I chose to do below.

Do you have and idea of what size bulb it might be?

GodSays · 06-10-2012, 06:12 PM

Bravo!
read the leds are smds
so u had to solder the new ones on? I was hoping it would just be plug n play

Lil Abner · 06-10-2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juanito08

Lol I tried to give there new browser a chance and it failed me yet again.

Do you have and idea of what size bulb it might be?

The bulb measures 5.11mm diameter, 10.4mm tall (base to tip). Wire spacing is 1.5mm. The bulb receives 12V, so any LED would need a resistor.

Lil Abner · 06-10-2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GodSays

Bravo!
read the leds are smds
so u had to solder the new ones on? I was hoping it would just be plug n play

Yeah, look at the picture above. The 2PLCC package isn't as small as some dash LEDs. But tweezers help!

Jayp · 06-10-2012, 08:29 PM

Does it also change the color of the Passenger Airbag light?

Lil Abner · 06-10-2012, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayp

Does it also change the color of the Passenger Airbag light?

If you change the LEDs for those, yes. I left mine alone, but you could change them to any color you want.

Juanito08 · 06-10-2012, 08:54 PM

Thanks bro, been very help full

How many leds in total need to be replaced?

luxmn · 06-10-2012, 08:57 PM

Is there any chance you plan on installing push start button? Thanks for the great step by step

encity5 · 06-10-2012, 09:03 PM

wow thanks!

Lil Abner · 06-10-2012, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juanito08

Thanks bro, been very help full

How many leds in total need to be replaced?

5 for the blower module
4 for the clock
2 for temp module
2 for vent selector module

13 in total. They are so cheap, always order extra.

Lil Abner · 06-10-2012, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luxmn

Is there any chance you plan on installing push start button? Thanks for the great step by step

Actually yes, I do. I have everything for it. I just need to get the wiring for the car, then figure out what/where everything is. Then I'll do it.

luxmn · 06-10-2012, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil Abner

Actually yes, I do. I have everything for it. I just need to get the wiring for the car, then figure out what/where everything is. Then I'll do it.

then you have a follower! I look forward to seeing it

06-10-2012, 02:20 PM	#1
Lil Abner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 6MT, Ultramarine Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 162 Thanks: 6 Thanked 102 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	DIY-Changing Clock/HVAC LEDs on FR-S DISCLAIMER: I am NOT responsible for any damage you may do to your car. DISCONNECT THE BATTERY!! Remove the screws in the cup holder area Pull straight up (towards the sky) on e-brake boot Remove shifter boot Disconnect the wire to the panel Pull boot up, and it will come off Remove 2 screws Remove panels (one on each side). Pull straight out (towards the outside of the car) Reach around, and push the USB/Aux plug out. Then unplug. Pull panel out Remove 2 screws Remove the center console. Remember, the 12V plug needs to be unplugged. Here is the center console area. Remove radio trim with plastic pry bar. The panel needs to come straight out, so take it slow! Remove 2 screws Remove side panels. The panels come straight back (towards the rear of the car. Grab the front and rear, and pull Remove 2 screws Pull panel out Remove wire plugs Remove the cable mounts. Each has 2 tabs as shown Take the panel inside to your bench. Remove the components from the panel. NOTE. If you have NOT done this before, take your time!! Then tabs break easily! First the clock. Remove the rear cover with 2 screws and 4 tabs First remove the screws circled in red. They are in tight, and are easier at this stage. Then remove the blue circled screws. Remove the board The LEDs on the right are for the airbag system. They are the same package as the rest of the LEDs. Choose your own adventure! It's up to you on how to access the LEDs under the white plastic piece under the LCD panel. Here is a picture of the LEDs that need to be replaced. Once complete, reassemble the clock. Now the HVAC. Remove the 2 white twist base lights, one in each of the mechanical units (left and right). This is a regular bulb with a yellow condom. Replace this with whatever you want. I chose to do below. Now the fan module. Remove the tabs shown, plus the ones on the other side. 6 tabs total. Remove cover. Remove white slider. Rotate/tip the circuit board to remove Remove the red circle LEDs. The blue one is for the defrost button, and can be changed at your discretion. After reassembling, you will have a RED clock and HVAC!! What LEDs did I use? 2PLCC size. Here is the link: Digi-Key After seeing the color, I might change the temperature knob to white. The red LED kills the blue color. UPDATE (13JUN12)* Night shots Last edited by Lil Abner; 06-13-2012 at 08:22 PM. Reason: Added Pictures

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Lil Abner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 6MT, Ultramarine Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 162 Thanks: 6 Thanked 102 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I will try and get some once the sun goes down.

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GodSays Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Beater Location: Killa Cali Posts: 273 Thanks: 16 Thanked 36 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Bravo! read the leds are smds so u had to solder the new ones on? I was hoping it would just be plug n play

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Jayp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Las Vegas Posts: 115 Thanks: 60 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Does it also change the color of the Passenger Airbag light?

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Juanito08 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Scion Fr-s Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 343 Thanks: 31 Thanked 256 Times in 88 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks bro, been very help full How many leds in total need to be replaced?

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