19 November 2008
BD X-Monitor 2 #
1080500
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BD Engine Brake Inc
A10 – 33733 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 7M9
Ship: #88 – 446 Harrison St, Sumas, WA 98295 Mail: PO Box 231, Sumas, WA 98295
Ph: 604.853.6096 Fax: 604.853.8749 Internet: www.bd-power.com
Installation
Choose a location in your vehicle where you want to mount the X2. It is important to do a
test fitting to make sure that is plainly visible while driving, but not an obstruction of your
driving view. We recommend beside the A-Pillar on the driver’s side. The rest of these
instructions assume that you chose this location. If you choose a different location, you
may have to use different techniques to route the cable harness under the dash.
Loosen or remove the A-Pillar. You need the pillar to be loose enough to route the
connectors down the pillar and beside the dash. The ultimate goal is to get the 3
connectors on the end of the cable harness under the dash and below the steering
wheel. Most A-Pillars have plenty of room to route the cable and still install the A-Pillar
back in the factory position without any modifications. It is okay for the pillar to be tight
against the cable as long as it doesn’t have enough pressure to damage the harness.
Once the cable is routed, pull any slack down
under the dash, but leave enough room to stand
the X2 up in the mounted position.
Clip the assembled base onto the X2. Hold the
X2 with the base intact in the position you want
to mount it. Make sure the viewing angle is
correct for the location. If the base needs to be
adjusted, you may do so by using a #2 Phillips
head screwdriver. Simply loosen the 2 screws
holding the base onto the adjustable disk. Do not
remove the screws completely; just loosen them
enough to move the X2’s position. Once you
have your desired angle, tighten the screws.
There are two ways to secure the base to your dash. You may permanently mount it with
the 2 supplied screws or you can use the supplied double sided 3M Tape. This tape is
strong enough to hold your gauge in position and is also removable.
If Using Screws
: Holding the X2 in place, carefully mark a spot on the dash on both sides
of the disk where the screw slots are located. Carefully drill a 1/8” hole in these spots for
a pilot hole. You want to make sure to try and drill in the center of the provided slots so
that you leave some room for adjustment. Holding the gauge back into place, carefully
install the screws into the pilot holes. Although the dashes are fairly thick it is important to
not over tighten the screws and strip the plastic material.
If Using Tape
: Clean the desired mounting area and the bottom of the mount with the
provided alcohol wipe. Apply the double sided tape to the bottom of the mount. It is best
