Add a circuit USB charger port

[simple]

Now, I'll be the first to admit, this mod was probably 90% unecessary but I enjoyed it.

I grounded the plug on the bottom bolt in this pic above.

I cut a little too much, but ended up pretty clean. I'll end up writing the 2 fuses I had to cut off the placard on the bottom for later with a sharpie. I ended up plugging it into the "acc" accessory fuse.

I routed the wires over the knee airbag. I just put some electrical tape on top.

In the end, all this was to turn this monstrosity...

Into this cleaner look.

If I could do it all over again, and I may, I'd install the port upside down. That way I don't notice the blue light as much and the rubber plug is tough to pull out from the top.

Amazon.com: FAST Shipping* ADD CIRCUIT BLADE STYLE APS ATT LOW PROFILE MINI FUSETAP FUSE TAP + FUSE SET 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20 AMPS: Automotive

http://www.amazon.com/Charge-Adaptor-Socket-Dashboard-TOYOTA/dp/B014WCH2YS?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

 

[Antman]

Now, I'll be the first to admit, this mod was probably 90% unecessary but I enjoyed it.

I grounded the plug on the bottom bolt in this pic above.

I cut a little too much, but ended up pretty clean. I'll end up writing the 2 fuses I had to cut off the placard on the bottom for later with a sharpie. I ended up plugging it into the "acc" accessory fuse.

I routed the wires over the knee airbag. I just put some electrical tape on top.

In the end, all this was to turn this monstrosity...

Into this cleaner look.

If I could do it all over again, and I may, I'd install the port upside down. That way I don't notice the blue light as much and the rubber plug is tough to pull out from the top.

Amazon.com: FAST Shipping* ADD CIRCUIT BLADE STYLE APS ATT LOW PROFILE MINI FUSETAP FUSE TAP + FUSE SET 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20 AMPS: Automotive

http://www.amazon.com/Charge-Adaptor-Socket-Dashboard-TOYOTA/dp/B014WCH2YS?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

Nice find on that USB socket!