PRODUCT FEATURES:
– Replaces the factory tailgate handle and adds a backup camera.
– 170 degree wide view angle for excellent visibility.
– Super CMOS technology provides a sharper picture day and night.
– Maintains the OEM look.
PARTS INCLUDED:
- Tailgate handle camera
- Extension cable
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- Start by lowering the tailgate of the truck. Remove the screws that secure the tailgate cover.
- After removing the tailgate cover you will have access to the backside of the factory tailgate handle. Using a 10mm socket, remove the (2) nuts holding the tailgate handle in place. Undo the tailgate latch rods. Lift up on the latch to release the (2) tailgate handle studs and remove the tailgate handle.
- On the lock cylinder, remove the metal clip that holds the locking mechanism in place. Re-Install the lock cylinder onto the new tailgate handle.
- Re-assemble the new tailgate handle into the tailgate in reverse order. Do not put back the tailgate cover until after testing the camera.
- Route the Video and Power cables from the tailgate to the bottom of the truck. Route the the camera power wires to the tail light assembly. Tap the RED wire to the +12V reverse light wire and the BLACK wire to ground. Continue to route the video cable towards the radio and plug in the video RCA to the back of the aftermarket radio of back up camera interface reverse camera input.
- Test the camera for functionality then put back the tailgate cover.
Tip: There should be an opening (covered by a rubber boot) between the cabin and the bed of the truck where you can insert the cables into the cabin area. You can run the video cable under the door sill cover.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
*NOTE: The camera needs a +12V trigger. Power the camera at the headunit using RED Wire B or from the reverse light wire using RED Wire A. DO NOT connect both wires to +12V at the same time. Insulate the red wire that is not being used. Tap the Black wire to an existing ground lead, or ground Black wire securely to vehicle body metal.
VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:
TOYOTA
2016 – 2019 Tacoma
2007 – 2019 Tundra
