I removed my backpad long ago because the thing was shredded. At that time I zip tied the backpad light under the dash, then added a small push button switch, works finel but looks like crap.

I was looking for some ideas on how others might have mounted the light under the dash. I thought about building a small acrylic box to mount under the dash, but thought perhaps there was an easier way.
Suggestions and photos would be appreciated.

LED strip across the bottom of the lower dashpad ...

Instant winner!

I mounted LED strips under the dash. There are plenty of places. I don't think I would mount it on the lower dashpad but behind it. This way you only illuminate the floor and don't have glaring lights. I did this and it looks great. I never liked that light in the backpad. It just seemed to blind me

I obviously wasn't suggesting to mount it to be visible when sitting in the car ...

I really didn't think you would do that. I just thought it looked like this might be read that way

Great idea, thanks Andy.

I just put in a mirror with maps lights.