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Bracket for mounting direct to vehicle body
B. Remove the above number plate mounting bracket and fit the upper part of the two piece metal bracket with 4 off screws
(PA 2.6x14) as per image B1. The second (lower) part of the bracket can then be mounted to a suitable area of the vehicle body,
as per B2. All holes made in the vehicle bodywork whilst mounting lower bracket B2 should be treated with an appropriate rust
inhibitor prior to fitment of bracket. The two parts of the bracket can then be assembled together as shown below.
B1
B2
Electrical connection
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 number 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 IS 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 number plate and camera before drilling.
4.
After you have drilled the hole, apply an appropriate rust inhibitor, 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.
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.
WARNING :
DO NOT start the engine !
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 veh
icle’s tail light. For help
locating the vehicle’s reverse light circuit contact your vehicle’s
manufacturer for vehicle specific wiring diagrams.
5.
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 boot hinge.
Never
route the
cable on the outside of the vehicle! 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 coloured wire. If you are uncertain about the wiring, you can use a 12V/24V
multi meter ava
ilable at most auto parts stores to determine which the positive wire is. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for the safe use of the multi meter.
6.
After determining which wire is the positive and which is the negative, turn off the ignition key, then re
move the battery’s
negative cable.
7.
Splice the red wire using the supplied in-line wire
connectors to the reverse light’s positive (+) wire.
Use a set of slip joint
pliers to squeeze the TAP and insure good connection.