![Trunk Lighting-001 I ordered this 100cm/39](thumbs/Trunk%20Lighting-001.jpg)
5 I ordered this 100cm/39" adhesive-backed weatherproof LED strip from http://superbrightleds.com. I got the black finish with natural-white (4500K) LEDs: Weatherproof High Power LED Flexible Light Strip - WFLS-x. Cost was approx $27.
![Trunk Lighting-004 We're going to wire the LED strip into the existing trunk light on the passenger side. To gain access, turn the latch counter-clockwise to remove the plastic...](thumbs/Trunk%20Lighting-004.jpg)
6 We're going to wire the LED strip into the existing trunk light on the passenger side. To gain access, turn the latch counter-clockwise to remove the plastic panel covering the tail lights.
![Trunk Lighting-007 Now you can peel back the trunk liner to access the rear of the trunk light. Notice that I had already replaced the bulb with an LED after installing a complete...](thumbs/Trunk%20Lighting-007.jpg)
8 Now you can peel back the trunk liner to access the rear of the trunk light. Notice that I had already replaced the bulb with an LED after installing a complete LED Interior Lighting Kit from ECSTuning.
![Trunk Lighting-010 After disconnecting the cable from the trunk light, I peeled back the tape wrap enough to give me access to the individual wires. I then attached an 18-22 gauge...](thumbs/Trunk%20Lighting-010.jpg)
9 After disconnecting the cable from the trunk light, I peeled back the tape wrap enough to give me access to the individual wires. I then attached an 18-22 gauge t-tap to each wire.
![Trunk Lighting-012 Next step was to test the wiring and that everything was working. The red/hot pigtail lead plugs into the t-tap on the red/yellow striped wire. The black/ground...](thumbs/Trunk%20Lighting-012.jpg)
11 Next step was to test the wiring and that everything was working. The red/hot pigtail lead plugs into the t-tap on the red/yellow striped wire. The black/ground pigtail lead plugs into the t-tap on the white wire. Close and reopen the trunk to activate the light.
![Trunk Lighting-017 The 100cm LED strip is the perfect length to attach under the top rim of the trunk. I thoroughly cleaned the whole area first with rubbing alcohol. Then I...](thumbs/Trunk%20Lighting-017.jpg)
13 The 100cm LED strip is the perfect length to attach under the top rim of the trunk. I thoroughly cleaned the whole area first with rubbing alcohol. Then I started from the right/wired side, peeling back the protective film, exposing the adhesive backing, and pressing the LED strip into place. I made sure that the wire leads had some slack and were threaded behind the trunk liner.