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tools required
This is a general list of tools required to complete the installation of this security system in most vehicles. Some
vehicles may require additional tools.
deciding on component locations
Some things to remember when mounting the siren:
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Keep it away from heat sources. Radiators, exhaust manifolds, turbochargers, and heat shields are all things
to avoid.
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Mount it where a thief cannot easily disconnect it, whether the hood is open or shut. Both the siren and its
wires should be difficult to find. This usually involves disguising the wire to look like a factory harness.
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We recommend against grounding the siren to its mounting screws. Instead, we recommend running both the
red and black wires into the passenger compartment and grounding to one common point for all devices. Af-
ter all, both wires are the same length and are already bonded together. Whenever possible, conceal your
wires in the factory harnesses or in the same style loom as the factory.
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When possible, put the siren on the same side of the vehicle as the control module, where its wires will reach
the control module’s wires without extending them. Always run the wires through the center of a grommet,
never through bare metal!
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Point the siren down so that water does not collect in it.
siren
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Digital multi-meter
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Wire cutters/strippers
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Solderless terminal crimpers
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Cordless power drill
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Torx driver set
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Nutdriver and/or socket set
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Panel removal tool
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Drill bit set
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Phillips head screwdriver
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Work light
