Audiovox SBAR User Manual - Page 7

Installing the SBAR on the License Plate 1. Remove the rear license plate to determine the best way to run the power wires to the reverse lights. It is important to use the Reverse lights and not the license plate illumination lamp or other lamps. The system is designed to come on when the vehicle is in reverse gear only. Improper installation can cause the system to operate incorrectly or to run at undesired times. NOTE: All vehicles are designed differently. We offer some general installation advice here, but check and re-check your installation before you begin. Some vehicles may have the license plate on the tailgate and the Reverse lights may be located on the vehicle pillar. In this case, you will need to study your vehicle closely to determine the best route for the power wire. In some vehicles it may be necessary to extend the power wire to reach the reverse lamps. Power wire can be purchased at an auto parts store or hardware store, if needed. Most installations can be completed by running the power cable behind the trunk or tailgate rubber gasket, tucking it under the interior trim panel, and then either connecting it at the back of the reverse lamp in the trunk or removing the reverse lamp assembly (the same procedure required to replace the light bulb). 2. The signal / power cable can be routed as recommended, above or through an existing wire grommet, to reach the interior of the vehicle. If an existing grommet is not available for use, you can drill a hole behind the license plate to access the vehicle. If drilling a hole, purchase and install a rubber grommet (from an auto parts store) to protect the wire from the sharp hole edges. The rubber grommet must be a minimum of 13/32" to allow the wire and fuse holder to pass through. Be sure to check behind the intended drilling location before drilling to ensure no wires or mechanisms interfere or could be damaged during drilling. Check for interference with license plate lights and the hatch release switch or mechanism. If not using an existing factory grommet, drill a hole to match the rubber grommet size that you intend to use (13/32" minimum) at the selected location near the vehicle's rear license plate. Route the camera cable connector through the grommet and insert the grommet into the hole to prevent water from entering into the vehicle. Be sure to leave enough wire to route behind the license plate. 3. Place the SBAR over the license plate and line up the holes. Fasten the SBAR to the license plate using the provided bolts from behind the plate and then fasten the license plate to the vehicle. Use either the lower or upper mounting holes on the license plate, making sure to not block any information on your plate that is required by your state laws to be visible. a. Continue to run the power harness for the SBAR to the vehicle's reverse lamp. Locate the reverse lamp in the tail light assembly. Generally, the Positive wire on the reverse lamp will be a colored wire and the Negative wire will be black. 6