Installation Manual

Revision Date: 3/27/2011 Page: 2 of 21
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS / NOTES:
• This installation instruction guide is generic and is only intended to show you the basic installation steps.
Images and steps may differ from your application.
• There are several mirror combinations that will work with this kit. The mirror that you have may not have
all of the available features shown in the images of the instructions.
• Do not place wire harness against objects with sharp edges that may cause electrical shorting.
• Verify that power harness path will not interfere with brake, clutch, emergency brake or air bag operation.
Use wire ties or foam tape to hold the wiring away from critical locations.
• Always wear appropriate safety gear when required.
• The required tool list is a generic list for most applications, additional tools may be required.
1. EC Harness Routing.
a) This manual covers the typical wire routing. (Fig. A-1)
b) EC mirror harness is routed from EC Mirror across headliner to driver-
side A-pillar.
c) Harness is dropped down to the foot well area, where the power and
ground connections are made.
d) The remaining portion of the EC mirror harness (video cable and
reverse wire) is routed along the floor and up through the rear quarter
panel to the lift gate or trunk area.
e) The reverse signal connection is made at the connector for the reverse
light.
f) The video harness must be routed through a grommet to the lift gate or
along an OEM harness in a trunk.
g) The video harness goes out through a grommet or other hole to the
camera location, which is mounted on a license place bracket.
NOTE: There are several ways to route EC harness to rear of vehicle. Choose
the best method for your installation, using this manual as a template to guide you
through the install.
FOR PICKUP TRUCKS: Follow the above steps a - c, and then route the video
harness towards the front of the vehicle through a grommet in the rewall. Drop
harness down and follow the frame rails to the rear of the vehicle. Route the video
harness to the license plate area. The reverse connection may need to be made in
the foot well area. Connector between video harness and camera harness are
NOT water proof. You will need to protect this connection from the elements.
2. Wire Tapping.
a) Use Caution when tapping into power wires. Verify that you are
tapping into an acceptable wire that will not impair safety or me-
chanical items in the vehicle.
b) Kit includes IDC wire taps for connecting to wires. See instructions
below for proper tapping procedure. (Fig. A-2)
IDC WIRE TAP PROCEDURE
Place IDC on Vehicle
Wire.
Close side of IDC. Insert EC Mirror Harness
wire into IDC.
Crimp IDC metal tab
over both wires until
flush with top of IDC.
Close top of IDC.
Fig. A-2
Install Overview
Fig. A-1