Surface Mounting Instructions

1.Find a suitable location on the vehicle where the bracket will not interfere with any equipment or doors, or block the line of sight. Verify that the planned mounting location is accessible from behind and that you have access to route the wiring inside the vehicle. Be sure that the mounting screws will not hit any wires or equipment inside the vehicle.

2.Attach the surface mounting bracket to the vehicle with the hardware included.

3.Route the camera wiring into the vehicle. The wire can be run through an existing grommet, behind a tail lamp, under the trunk molding, or if necessary, through a 5/8 inch hole drilled near the vehicle’s rear license plate. When choosing a wiring path, make sure the cable will not be damaged or pinched, as this may cause a short circuit that is not covered by the warranty. If drilling a hole, perform the following steps:

a)Acquire a 5/8 inch drill bit, rust preventive, and a 5/8 inch rubber grommet, all of which can be purchased at a hardware store.

b)Check behind the intended drilling location before drilling to verify that no wires or mechanisms can interfere with or be damaged during drilling.

c)Check for interference with license plate lights and the hatch release switch and/or mechanism.

d)Drill a 5/8 inch hole at the selected location.

e)Coat the edge of the hole with rust preventative.

f)Route the camera cable through the grommet and then through the hole.

g)Insert the grommet in the hole to keep water from entering the vehicle.

4.Remove the camera from the license plate bracket and attach it to the surface mount bracket on the vehicle.