[isaacmccoy]

Still not sure of all that. From what the lady at parts/service told me, they do have to remove the door panels and run some wires to install the SideDoor accessory. I'm not too king on having factory installed door panels or other, removed on a brand new vehicle. My Passport is so tight and quiet. Wouldn't want to disturb that. I also read where they may have to remove some undercoating/rust-proofing(?) to install. They are supposed to replace any of that which they remove. I will be sure to ask about that more.

My salesman finally left me a voice msg saying to contact the dealership to schedule this install. Again, not in a hurry to have them fiddle with my auto. I asked him via text if I could just cancel my order and get a refund. Well of course he did not address that in his VM msg back to me.

Now, I'm just waiting for a good weather day, so they can do my complete new auto detail. I'm still thinking on this SideDoor lights install. I may have to go thru with it. So I'm just wiating for a day that I may feel like sitting in their dealership for a few hours for that install and my full detail.

But I will ask again when I call or arrive, what all is involved with this accessory install. And I may push for a refund if it's something I choose not to do. And I will def ask how this system operates and to what benefit. We'll see.

I did this install myself, and there is no door panel removal..... there are plugs in the floor which are removed and the harness is pulled through and a grommet is on the harness to replace the one removed..... the only panel that I removed is the kick panels for each side to connect to ........I removed a very small area of undercoating where the housing for the welcome lights were located.....
There is no approach and they magically turn on.....
If you use the remote to unlock the doors, the lights will illuminate
They also illuminate when you exit the vehicle and turn off after a few minutes....

I think they look and function good and well worth the money, you won’t be disappointed......
Enjoy
Blue.....

 

[isaacmccoy]

They are OEM, they are installed along the track where you almost jack up the vehicle. Actually, if you look underneath your car, you will see 3 half moon templates, 1 front 1 middle 1 rear, these templates are removed easily with a utility knife and that’s the location for mounting.....they do light up a good portion of ground.....
I knew I should’ve taken pictures when I did this, but was pressed for time.....
I also have the rears to do, but just been busy with finals and regents exams and will do them this summer, removing the bumper cover should also not concern you, some push pins and snaps to pull apart, nothing gets damaged, I’m a brute and no harm no foul on this install......