IMETAPLUS F2 Tailgate Light Bar Installation Guide
- June 17, 2024
- IMETAPLUS
Table of Contents
IMETAPLUS F2 Tailgate Light Bar Installation Guide
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Tailgate Light Bar X1
4 PIN Wiring Harness **X1
Mounting Clip X4
Self-tapping Screws **X8
**
Note
Lighting laws vary depending on the jurisdiction, check your local laws before installation.
Installation Steps
STEP 1
Prior to installation, be sure to test the tailgate light bar by
temporarily connecting the 4-pin flat connector to the trailer tow hardness to
ensure full functionality.
For trucks do not have a 4-pin trailer tow harness, you will have to hardwire the light bar into the truck’s existing wiring and test the running, brake and turn signals for full functionality. See test steps as below:
- First, strip the wire of the tail light assembly or the 7 pin tow harness.
- Activate a function (running, turn signal, brake, or reverse)
- Use a voltmeter to read which wire is showing 12-14V.
- Repeat with the each wire till all wires have been identified, mark down each wire if necessary.
STEP 2 Remove tailgate from vehicle.
STEP 3 Thoroughly clean the area where the tailgate light bar will be
mounted.
STEP 4 Mark out where you want to mount the included clips, taking
straightness and placement into consideration.
STEP 5 OPTION 1 On the back of the tailgate light bar, peel off the
adhesive tape and apply firmly to the cleaned area.
STEP 5 OPTION 2 Use the included screws and clips to solidly mount the light bar to the cleaned area.
STEP 6 Splice the white wire coming from the tailgate light bar to the
factory tail light or the 7-pin trailer tow hardness.
STEP 7 Turn on the factory lights one by one to check all functions work
properly, then reinstall the tailgate.
4 PIN Wiring Harness
Best Solution For Vehicles With 2020 & Newer
HARD WIRING
If 4 pin wiring harness, use image below to identify wire color functions
and pair them to appropriately identified wires on vehicle.
TO TAILGATE LIGHT BAR
4 PIN WIRING HARNESS
(Package Included)
Optional
HOW TO CONNECT TO YOUR VEHICLE?
The diagrams are the recommend installation methood for the F2 Tailgate Light
Bar. Please confirm the year model and make of your vehicle before installing.
The matching items below require additional purchase and are not included in
our package.
2015~2018 F150 (3PIN)
XL, XLT, LARIAT NO BLIS/BACKUP CAMERA/ASSIST SENSOR
REVERSING LIGHT BULBS AT THE BOTTOM
2018~2020 F150 (6PIN)
XL, XLT, LARIAT NO BLIS/BACKUP CAMERA/ASSIST SENSOR
REVERSING LIGHT BULBS AT THE MIDDLE
2015~2020 F150 (16PIN) ALL MODELS WITH BLIS/BACKUP CAMERA/ASSIST SENSOR
LED TAIL LIGHT WITH BLINDSPOT RADAR
2019+ Silverado/Sierra 1500 (6PIN) ALL MODELS
Disclaimer
The Installation Manual is intended as assistance to reduce setup time and not liable for improper installation. If you are uncertain of wiring or inexperienced with aftermarket upgrades, please seek professional assistance.
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