Originally Posted by darkie3495

Here is my write up on how to change the color of your interior lights for the 4th Gen 4Runner.

**Disclaimer: This "how to" is for informational purposes only. I take no responsibility for any damage to your vehicle. If you do not have basic soldering skills, please do not attempt. Serious damage could occur.**

Tools needed to remove cluster/steering wheel controls/HVAC unit:
10mm Socket (used to take apart dash/disconnect negative battery)
Small flat head screwdriver (remove steering wheel panels and unscrew bulb holders)
medium Phillips screwdriver (remove steering wheel control)
T-30 Hex Driver (disconnect Air Bag from steering wheel)

Tools needed or suggested to complete LED swap:

I know the fork is ghetto but it works...


15 PLCC-2 Surface Mount SMT LEDs (2-RPM, 3-Speedometer, 3-odometer, 2-gear selector backlight, 1-Fuel, 1-temp, 3-steering wheel controls)
20-backlight only/16-indicators(1-rear window, 1*-4x4 switch, 1-Reset/Mode, 2-HVAC screen, 1-defrost, 1-recirculate, 1-fan speed, 1-A/C, 1-Fan location, 1-cup holder, 1-gear selector, 1-DAC, 1-window, 1-Air bag, 1-Passenger indicator, 1 or 2-115V, 1-RSCA off, 1-VSC, 1-Diff lock)

Useful links:
Remove lower dash, center console and HVAC unit
Detailed how-to to swap Steering wheel control LED's. I won't go over this since slvrAZtaco's write-up is thorough.

Cluster LED Swap

1) disconnect battery using the 10mm socket
2) Remove lower driver side dash and let it hang (Step 3 - http://www.castulucci.com/projects/carpc/oemnaviaccess/)
- While you have it disconnected, you can pull all the switches located on this panel
3) Grab the trim surrounding the gauge cluster near the bottom and pull towards you. Clips are the only thing holding it in place.
4) There are 3 screws/10mm bolts holding the gauge cluster and 2 bolts connecting the harnesses.


This is what's behind the cluster

5) Remove the clear lens and interior black trim. both pieces are held on by plastic tabs.
6) Remove white plastic backing


7) Take pictures of the needle positions at rest. It

Originally Posted by jerrysc99

Hi Darkie3495, do you have more to the instructions. I notice it stopped at step 7 "Take pictures of the needle positions at rest." Do you have more steps to complete the cluster gauge with pictures? thanks appreciated.

Originally Posted by darkie3495

Hey jerrysc99. looks like when they moved the site over to the new servers, it cut the DIY. i know they are working on it so it might populate eventually. if there is something specific i can answer i'll do my best. i still have most of the pics.

Let me know,
Kevin

Originally Posted by jerrysc99

Thanks for the quick reply Darkie3495. Can you tell me where you got the LED's and model/part numbers? By the way your Cluster gauge looks fantastic! I hope the remaining of DIY gets populated soon. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by darkie3495

Here is the post that shows the details:Link

Unfortunately, the link to the ebay LED's is out of date and the price has increase a little. here is the updated link: Ebay Link

Hope this helps.