Installation Guide

A B C
D E F
HG I
Step 1
Locate vehicle battery on the driver side under the
hood and disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Step 2
Toyota RAV4
Open the vehicle tailgate. Remove the trunk floor covering and rear
cargo area cover (A). Remove the rear scuff panel by pulling out on
the bottom and then up (B). On the driver side, remove the fasteners
securing the plastic cargo tray next to the spare tire (C). On both
sides of the vehicle, remove the rear cargo loop, Phillips screws
and 10mm bolt holding the rear trim panel in place (D).
Toyota Avalon
Open the vehicle trunk. Remove the trunk floor covering
and rear cargo area cover. Remove the two fasteners securing
the rear scuff panel (E). Remove the scuff panel by pulling out
on the bottom and then up (F).
Step 3
Toyota RAV4
On the driver side, pull back on the top and bottom rear trim to
locate the vehicle taillight wiring harness connectors (G). The
connectors will be similar to those on the custom wiring harness.
Separate the connectors from the taillight housing taking care not to
damage the locking tabs (H). Insert the custom wiring harness end
with yellow wire between the separated connectors. Make sure the
connectors are fully inserted with locking tabs in place.
Toyota Avalon
On the driver side, pull back on the felt liner to locate the vehicle
taillight wiring harness connectors (I). The connectors will be similar
to those on the custom wiring harness. Separate the connectors from
the taillight housing taking care not to damage the locking tabs (H).
Insert the custom wiring harness end with yellow wire between the
separated connectors. Make sure the connectors are fully inserted
with locking tabs in place.
INSTALLATION
Step 4
Locate a suitable grounding point near the connector such as an
existing screw with nut in the vehicle frame or drill a 3/32" pilot
hole for the provided screw. The area should be free of rust, dirt
and paint. Secure the white ground wire using the ring terminal and
provided screw.
WARNING: Check for miscellaneous items that may be
hidden behind or under any surface before drilling to avoid
damage and / or personal injury.
Step 5
Locate a flat clean surface that is out of the path of spray and
debris from the rear wheels and road. Adhere the black converter
box using the provided double-sided tape. Failure to mount the
box in a protected area can cause loss of warranty, product failure,
overheating and potential fire.
Step 6
Route the custom wiring harness end with the green wire to the
passenger side behind the removed scuff panel. Repeat step 3
on the passenger side using the harness end with the green wire.
Step 7
Route the black power wire from the vehicle battery
as shown on the included CME-PCL-INS sheet.
Step 8
When in use, route the 4-flat to the center of the vehicle. When not
in use, roll up and store in a convenient, out of the way location.
Secure any loose wires with the provided cable ties.
Step 9
Reinstall all items removed during install and reconnect negative
battery terminal. Install the provided 4-flat dust cover to help
prevent corrosion.
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