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1981-83 MALIBU

LED PANEL INSTALLATION

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4. Attach mounting brackets.

Both housings will require mounting brackets for the LED panels to attach to.  

2.   Attach an angle bracket with its
      face on the mark on the mark.

1.  Start with the smallest pocket  
     Measure down 5/8” from the vertical edge.

3.  Repeat the procedure for the opposite
     wall in the pocket.  The LED panel now 
     has 2 ledges to sit on.

Lip edge

5/8” down

4.  For the other 3 pockets, mount the brackets
     on the horizontal ends.  Again, measure down
     5/8” from the edge and attach the brackets.

5. Plug in extension wires,  grommets.

Feed the extension wires through the socket hole.  Wrap the rubber
grommet around the wires and press it into the socket hole.  Once the
LED panels are in place for good, you will still be able to easily plug 
and unplug the harness and remove the buckets. 

It is best to use a small flat head screw driver to work the grommets onto the socket holes.

Hint

Summary of Contents for 1981-83 MALIBU

Page 1: ...Contents 6 taillight LED panels 2 reverse LED panels 6 rubber grommets 1 power wire with T Tap 3 Driver side LED harnesses 24 3 Passenger side LED harnesses 48 6 LED extension harnesses 12 3 harness crimp kits 16 mounting brackets PN 1101681 Eight panel Sequential LED Taillight w LED reverse kit installation guide ...

Page 2: ...ur brake lights should not turn on 2 Remove the taillights Remove the bulbs from the sockets Put them aside since they will no longer be needed Pull the light sockets out from the taillight housings Remove the taillight housing assembly from the car The LED boards are shipped with the slide switch set to sequential mode We recommend that all slide switches be set to the same setting either standar...

Page 3: ...now has 2 ledges to sit on Lip edge 5 8 down 4 For the other 3 pockets mount the brackets on the horizontal ends Again measure down 5 8 from the edge and attach the brackets 5 Plug in extension wires grommets Feed the extension wires through the socket hole Wrap the rubber grommet around the wires and press it into the socket hole Once the LED panels are in place for good you will still be able to...

Page 4: ...sided strips on the angle brackets Be sure that the LEDs across all panels are in a nice straight line This will ensure they look their best behind the lens 2 Plug the TAILLIGHT LED panels into the harness extensions and one by one attach the LED panels in place 3 Plug the REVERSE LED panels into the stock sockets ...

Page 5: ... Review the wiring diagrams found on the last page Each LED panel needs five connections Listed are the LED harness colors and their respective function Note Depending on make and harness colors may not match ORANGE Constant 12 volt power source BLACK Grounded to body YELLOW Driver side turn signal GREEN Passenger side turn signal BROWN Running park signal Black Orange Function Passenger side turn...

Page 6: ...nto the car s original harness Insert wire onto T Tap Crimp with pliers Plug connector into T Tap Wires spliced together Fold wires over to a side Wrap with tape to hold in place To keep the wires neatly tucked and in line take the spliced sections and fold them over to one side and tape them in place This will allow you to place the wiring into loom or have the ability to wrap the LED harness wir...

Page 7: ...ASSENGER SIGNALS GROUND WIRES CONSTANT FUSED POWER SOURCE AT DOME LIGHT OR FUSEPANEL DRAWS LOW CURRENT LESS THAN 3 AMPS POWER CONNECTION ALTHOUGH CLOSED END CONNECTORS ARE INCLUDED IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL SPLICED WIRES BE SOLDERED TOGETHER FOR BEST CONNECTION RELIABILITY STOCK REAR BODY HARNESS LED REVERSE PANELS PLUG INTO THE STOCK SOCKET DRIVER SIDE LED PANELS PASSENGER SIDE LED PANELS ...

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