Surface Mounting Instructions
1. Find a suitable location on the vehicle where the bracket will not
interfere with any equipment or doors, or block the line of sight.
Verify that the planned mounting location is accessible from
behind and that you have access to route the wiring inside the
vehicle. Be sure that the mounting screws will not hit any wires
or equipment inside the vehicle.
2. Attach the surface mounting bracket to the vehicle with the
hardware included.
3. Route the camera wiring into the vehicle. The wire can be run
through an existing grommet, behind a tail lamp, under the trunk
molding, or if necessary, through a 5/8 inch hole drilled near
the vehicle’s rear license plate. When choosing a wiring path,
make sure the cable will not be damaged or pinched, as this
may cause a short circuit that is not covered by the warranty. If
drilling a hole, perform the following steps:
A. Acquire a 5/8 inch drill bit, rust preventive, and a 5/8 inch rubber
grommet, all of which can be purchased at a hardware store.
B. Check behind the intended drilling location before drilling to
verify that no wires or mechanisms will be damaged during
drilling.
C. Check for interference with license plate lights and the hatch
release switch and/or mechanism.
D. Drill a 5/8 inch hole at the selected location.
E. Coat the edge of the hole with rust preventative.
F. Route the camera cable through the grommet and then through
the hole.
G. Insert the grommet in the hole to keep water from entering the
vehicle.
4. Remove the camera from the license plate bracket and attach it
to the surface mount bracket on the vehicle.
Installation
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