Lighting · November 2010
Rear Reading Light
In our old Toyota FJ Cruiser our daughter always complained about not having a reading light in the back. With our new build I decided to install a reading light while I had the headliner removed. I used the stock map light that is installed in the front of the FJ. I was able to order this part from Sparks Toyota.
With access to the back of the headliner the install did not take much time. The key was getting the right size hole cut. After installing the light I used a heavy glue to hold it in place.
The light is wired into the stock map light.
Cost: $67.12
Time: 45 Minutes
I have a question about the map light install. I am doing the same thing right now accept I am putting it up front in the factory location. How are you supposed to remove the light if needed after it installed. It looks like the design of the spring clips makes this a 1 way, 1 time, never coming back out without messing up the headliner kind of deal. Am I missing something here? You mentioned that this is wired to the front map light. I assume you have a 2009 or newer FJ. Is the hole for the front map light designed to work with the spring clips in a way that makes it removeable? Sorry for all of the questions
Thanks,
Bibb T. Gault
San Antonio,Texas