bradteed

Just some friendly information to all those out there that want the new Illuminated Kick Plates installed on their 2016.


Had the dealer install these last week...it is a 3.5 hour installation and requires the glovebox, console and radio to be removed.


This is required to have the passenger side wiring to be plugged into the harness behind the radio.

lightonthehill

I do appreciate this information, as it is beginning to look as though I may have to have this done after buying. I expect this to be around a $425 to $475 dealer install, while the MSRP for having it on the car from the factory is $350. So much simpler to install this as the car is being built.

wyobbagy

this is my 3rd Max. the 2010 I spliced into the lights using the instructions posted on this site. the 2014 was a breeze just plugged into the connectors supplied by Nissan the 2016 when I reliezed how much work was involved or cost to pay the dealership as noted above I bailed out. then it dawned on me the 2016 has the same kick plates that my 2014 did? so I popped them out ordered the old style from ebay and installed them in two hours using the 2010 method.

may not be the new font but same fit and function and $175 total cost. just my 2 cents how I tackled this issue!

lightonthehill

But you only saved $400.00 and kept the dealer from messing up your entire dash area. . . . . Oh, wait!

Thanks a bunch, wyobbagy.

wyobbagy

here you go perfect fit for a 2016 and even on sale haha!

wyobbagy

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NISSAN-999G6MX000-Illuminated-Kick-Plate/281732849554?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D31190%26meid%3Dc07b74bd8fc7429f81aedd56e51d8b68%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D3%26sd%3D201331341555&rt=nc

tmokorn

Do you think you could install the new kick plates using the old method? From photos it looks like the new kick plates already are wired red/black with no connector, and the footwell light is white/green, so theoretically these could just be spliced together? I was going to buy the 7th gen rear non-illuminated aluminum kick plates and modify them so they match the front, but they're $65 for the pair and the new illuminated set I can get for $150. Either way I just want all 4 to match, it drives me crazy that the rear ones are just black plastic... Any help on this would be appreciated.

16sjmax

I don't have the exact numbers, but it took my dealer about 1 hour, maybe 1.5 and cost less than $100. I had it done last year on my SR.

Ghozt

Just buy the kick plates yourself and splice in to footwell lighting like the 7th gens. Paying 400+ for someone to install those is kind of insane.

chiefy

I should've taken the ones off my 7th gen argggggggggggggg

A36-SR

That is a 1 1/2 of labor and don't need to remove a radio. There are 2 accessories plugs one of each side . You need to but the accessories male plugs at the dealership to hook the plates, then in the future you can tap on the same plug to do the ambient lights and out side security lights .

chiefy

my car came with the ambient inside lights and outside under lights.. so I can tap off those lights right?

A36-SR

Yes!!! To the same plug where is the other accessories are hook up.

A36-SR

https://www.nissan-techinfo.com/TSB/...spx?tsbType=AI link for any accessories instructions for any nissan.

A36-SR

tmokorn

I had purchased the kick plates online from my dealer. Picked them up and tried to see if I could install them using the old method of tapping into the footwell. Connection was good, but didn't work. Wound up bringing it to the dealer to have it installed and they needed an additional part, accessory harness connector, in order for them to work. Cost me $350 in total, but they look good. Probably not worth it, but at least all four match now... nothing worse than having front aluminum, and rear plastic kick plates...

A36-SR

The plugs are only 29 each , thats crazy my Sr had front and back all aluminum. the link i post it shows step by step and how install any factory accessories is simple. to bad you guys are not and az so i can help you guys by doing for � Lol . I like to help my nissan people

A36-SR

Part number you need is the J on the picture

tmokorn

Lol thanks man I appreciate it. I read through the instructions before I bought them. I love how they say "might be required", as it is not sold in the kit. Even the service department who installed them for me said that was pretty lame as they then had to track down the connector. With the right parts from the beginning it would have been simple and straight forward. They ultimately did it in about an hour.

That's really interesting that you had all aluminum kick plates on your SR. Did you have the illuminated kick plates installed from the factory? Or perhaps the SR comes with different parts. The stock front kick plates on my SL and our Platinum were aluminum (same as 7th gen) and the rears were both cheap pieces of grey plastic! At 40k+ that's a lame corner to cut.

A36-SR

The SR comes with all aluminum kick panels and racing aluminum brake and gas pedals.

A36-SR

sorry cars is to dirty was raining here half a day lol i show front and back

Polarisdb

FWIW, my SV came with factory installed illuminated kick plates and has aluminum in the back and front.

A36-SR

Lucky guy lol

luvthemaxima

Hey Guys,
I just picked up my 17' Maxima on Monday. She is a beauty.
Anyone have the illuminated kick plates installed? Is it worth it? Any pics??
I got the external ground lights which look great installed at the dealer.
Thanks