After choosing the method of mounting, follow these installation steps:
1) Choose a routing path for the camera's power cable through the vehicle's body to the reverse
light circuit. If in doubt, seek professional installation assistance.
2) Some vehicles may have a hole available to pass the wire through, such as where the license
plate light is mounted, or you can drill a hole close to where the power cable is attached to
the camera. Once you have chosen where the cable will enter the vehicle's body, remove the
camera. If you are able to use an existing opening, skip the next two steps.
3) Before you drill a hole you must check and see what's behind where you are drilling. If there
are any vehicle components, such as electrical parts or fuel system components behind where
you are drilling, you must take whatever precaution is necessary not to damage them.
Remove the license plate and camera before drilling.
4) After you have drilled the hole, insert the supplied grommet, then pass the camera cables
through the grommet into the vehicle. You must use the grommet to prevent the metal edge
of the hole from cutting the camera cable.
5) Next you'll need to find the vehicle's reverse lights. Turn the vehicle's ignition key to the
accessory position, engage the parking brake and put the car in reverse. Look at the vehicle's
tail lights to see where the reverse lights are located, they are the white lights. To locate the
reverse light's 12V/24V + wire it will be necessary to gain access to the rear of the vehicle's
tail light. For help locating the vehicle's reverse light circuit contact your vehicle's
manufacturer for vehicle specific wiring diagrams.
6) Once you have located the reverse light circuit you will have to route the camera cable to
that location. You must securely fasten the power cable to prevent it from being caught on
any vehicle component such as the trunk hinge. Never route the cable on the outside of the
vehicle!
7) The reverse light sockets on most vehicles have two wires connected to them. Usually the
negative wire is black and the positive wire is a colored wire. If you are uncertain about the
wiring, you can use a 12V/24V multimeter available at most auto parts stores to determine
which is the positive wire. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the safe use of the
multimeter.
1 = Positive (+)
2 = Connector
3 = Lamp
4 = Negative (‐)
5 = Camera Negative (‐)
6 = Camera Positive (+)
7 = Camera
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