Rigid Industries SR-Q Back-up lights install '09-14
02-11-2016, 06:28 PM
#71
F150 Forum
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Time to disassemble rear bumper cover, with 10mm socket remove 5 screws shown by red arrows (5th is on end of mud flap), then remove two push pins on mud flap (not shown). Remove black inner trim panel, procedure is the same on driver and passenger side.
Since my vehicle has reverse sensors, harness on both outside sensors needs to be disconnected. To release plug from sensor, push down on release tab (red arrow) with finger while pulling back on plug. Next, harness between outer and inner sensor are held by tape (green arrow), remove tape so harness is now out of way. Driver side is basically the same except you are only able to move it down enough to allow cutting bumper.
Next, time to position lights on bumper. Since bumper has a curve to it, placing straight edge against bumper and moving outward as far as possible until straight comes off bumper (two black vertical marks). Distance from sensor to light flange was 6 ¼”. This was the flattest point……….if that makes any sense???
Laid out hole to be cut on left and right side, as mentioned before I used 1 7/8” x 5”
Apply masking tape (3 layers) to protect paint. Drill 4 - 3/8” holes, one in each corner, makes it easier to start each cut.
Holes cut! Take file and clean edges, test fit light, adjust as needed.
Tape removed…………….
Measured and cut harness longer than I needed, added wire loom to protect wires. Routed light harness along reverse sensor harness with wire ties.
Since my vehicle has reverse sensors, harness on both outside sensors needs to be disconnected. To release plug from sensor, push down on release tab (red arrow) with finger while pulling back on plug. Next, harness between outer and inner sensor are held by tape (green arrow), remove tape so harness is now out of way. Driver side is basically the same except you are only able to move it down enough to allow cutting bumper.
Next, time to position lights on bumper. Since bumper has a curve to it, placing straight edge against bumper and moving outward as far as possible until straight comes off bumper (two black vertical marks). Distance from sensor to light flange was 6 ¼”. This was the flattest point……….if that makes any sense???
Laid out hole to be cut on left and right side, as mentioned before I used 1 7/8” x 5”
Apply masking tape (3 layers) to protect paint. Drill 4 - 3/8” holes, one in each corner, makes it easier to start each cut.
Holes cut! Take file and clean edges, test fit light, adjust as needed.
Tape removed…………….
Measured and cut harness longer than I needed, added wire loom to protect wires. Routed light harness along reverse sensor harness with wire ties.
02-11-2016, 06:29 PM
#72
F150 Forum
iTrader: (3)
Plug light into harness, insert into hole, drill two ¼” mounting holes, insert included stainless steel hardware, tighten. Reconnect reverse sensor plug, tie up any excess light wire harness, reinstall lower black trim panels.
Make final light harness connection to trailer harness, red wire of light harness to yellow wire, black wire from light harness to white wire. Ensure waterproof connections! Test lights……
Night shots…………sorry for the crappy cell phone photos.
Final thoughts………………………WHY DIDN’T I DO THIS SOONER! Light output is excellent, have had wicked bright high beams, now wicked bright reverse lights! Very happy with the results.
Make final light harness connection to trailer harness, red wire of light harness to yellow wire, black wire from light harness to white wire. Ensure waterproof connections! Test lights……
Night shots…………sorry for the crappy cell phone photos.
Final thoughts………………………WHY DIDN’T I DO THIS SOONER! Light output is excellent, have had wicked bright high beams, now wicked bright reverse lights! Very happy with the results.
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