INTERFACING SOLUTIONS
CFD-03F
F-SERIES TAILGATE
HANDLE
W/ CAMERA
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Rev. 040815
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INSTALLING THE TAILGATE HANDLE
Follow these steps to properly install the Tailgate Handle.
Step 1 Remove Tailgate Cover
- Start by lowering the tailgate of the truck. Remove the tailgate cover by using a T-30 torx bit,
remove (8-13 depending on the model) torx bolts that secure the tailgate cover.
Step 2 Remove Tailgate Handle
- After removing the tailgate cover you will have access to the backside of the factory tailgate handle.
Using a 10mm socket, remove the (2) nuts holding the tailgate handle in place. Lift up on the latch to release the (2) tailgate handle studs and
remove the tailgate handle.
Step 3 Set Up New Handle
- On the lock cylinder, remove the metal clip that holds the locking mechanism in place. Re-Install the locking
mechanism onto the new tailgate handle. Take the included camera and insert into the new tailgate handle..
Tip
: Insert the Video
RCA and Power wires
through the camera h
.
Step 4 Re-Install New Tailgate Handle
- Re-assemble the new tailgate handle into the tailgate in reverse order.
Route the wiring to power the camera towards the bottom of the tailgate and through an access port to reach underneath the truck.
Step 5 Routing The Video and Power Cables
- Route the Video and Power cables from the tailgate of the truck towards the radio
location where the rest of the installation of the camera will take place. You will need to connect the RED power wire to REVERSE and the
BLACK wire to ground.
Tip:
There should be an opening between
the cabin and the bed of the truck
where you can insert the cables
into the cabin area.
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F-SERIES TAILGATE
HANDLE
