XK041023/XK041024 – 3
rd
Gen LED Truck Tailgate Light
Mounting Instructions
Permanent Mounting:
1.
Test light bar:
Before mounting, plug light bar into 4 pin trailer plug. With the vehicle off, turn on hazards and check operation.
2.
Prep mounting surface:
Using isopropyl alcohol, thoroughly clean the mounting surface. Let dry. Any dirt or debris left on the
paint will prevent the light bar from adhering properly.
3.
Position light bar:
Remove red tape backing and loosely position the light bar onto the vehicle. Do not press firmly! Step back
to ensure that light bar is centered and straight. Once in position, firmly and thoroughly press onto the vehicle.
Please note that
the wiring must exit towards the
LEFT
side of the vehicle.
Removable Mounting:
4.
Test light bar:
Before mounting, plug light bar into 4 pin trailer plug. With the vehicle off, turn on hazards and check operation.
5.
Prep mounting surface:
Using isopropyl alcohol, thoroughly clean the mounting surface. Let dry.
6.
Install brackets:
Evenly space and snap the brackets onto the light bar. With the brackets snapped onto the light bar, use
masking tape and loosely position the bar
into place on the vehicle. Ensure light bar is
centered and straight and mark the position
of each bracket. Remove the light bar and
using the self-tapping screws, secure the
brackets to the vehicle.
7.
Install light bar:
Insert the top of the bar
into the brackets first and then push the
bottom of light bar into the brackets.
Please
note that the wiring must exit towards the
LEFT
side of the vehicle.
Wiring Options
For Trucks without Trailer Detection:
1.
Plug the 4 pin plug on the truck tailgate light bar into the 4 pin trailer plug on the truck.
2.
Wire in reverse light. Using the supplied red scotchlok, tap the additional black wire into the center wire on the 7 pin plug or into
the factory reverse light positive wire behind one of the tail lights. See service manual for vehicle’s r wire color.
3.
Power on vehicle and test functionality.
For Trucks with Trailer Detection:
1.
Remove the tail lights from the vehicle to gain access to the wiring.
2.
Cut off the 4 pin plug from the truck tailgate light.
3.
Using the supplied scotchloks, tap the black, red, and green wire into
its corresponding wire behind the
left
side tail light. See diagram to the
right for plug pinout.
4.
The yellow wire will be tapped into the turn signal positive wire on the
right
side of the vehicle. The included extension wire is to
reach the right side of the vehicle. Use one of the scotchloks to extend the yellow wire and another scotchlok to tap into the right
side turn signal positive wire.
5.
Wire in reverse light. Using the supplied red scotchlok, tap the additional black wire into the center wire on the 7 pin plug or into
the factory reverse light positive wire behind one of the tail lights. See service manual for vehicle’s r wire color.
6.
Secure any loose wiring and reinstall the tail lights.
7.
Power on vehicle and test functionality.
If truck shows any of the following issues, the
dedicated power wire
will need to be connected to 12V.
-
Trailer detection warning
-
Trailer light out warning
-
Tail lamp out warning
-
Blind spot detection warning
-
Flickering of light bar on any function
Take the RED wire coming directly from the tail gate bar and connect to a constant fused 12V power. This could be directly to
the + battery terminal with a dedicated inline fuse or the 12V wire on the 7 pin trailer plug. Please note: 12V wire on the 7 pin
trailer plug must be switched to constant-on power to ensure proper function.
