CRUX CFD-03F Rear View Camera Instruction Manual
- May 15, 2024
- CRUX
Table of Contents
CRUX CFD-03F Rear View Camera Instruction Manual
VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:
Ford
2004 – 2014 F150
2008 – 2014 F250 / F350
PRODUCT FEATURES:
- Specially designed for the Ford F150 truck for an OEM look.
- 170 degree wide view angle for excellent visibility.
- Super CMOS technology provides a sharper picture day and night.
- Minimum illumination 0.1 lux.
PARTS INCLUDED:
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
INSTALLATION
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Start by lowering the tailgate of the Remove the tailgate cover by using a T-30 torx bit, remove (8-13 depending on the model) torx bolts that secure the tailgate cover.
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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 Lift up on the latch to release the (2) tailgate handle studs and remove the tailgate handle.
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On the lock cylinder, remove the metal clip that holds the locking mechanism in place. Re-Install the locking mechanism onto the new tailgate handle.
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Re-assemble the new tailgate handle into the tailgate in reverse order. Route the wiring to power the camera towards the bottom of the tailgate and through an access port to reach underneath the
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Route the Video and Power cables from the tailgate of the truck towards the radio location where the rest of the installation of the camera will take place. The CFD-03F camera cable has 2 GREEN wires used to power the camera. GREEN wire A is located closer to the camera. GREEN wire B is located Near the
For Aftermarket radio and reverse camera interface installations, tap power to GREEN Wire B (Near RCA) and connect GREEN wire B (Pass through wire) to the RED wire. Tap BLACK Wire to an existingground lead or vehicle body chassis.
An alternative method to power the camera is through +12V reverse light wire in the tail light assembly. You can tap the thin RED wire, coming from the regulator to the +12V reverse light wire in the tail light assembly. Make sure to insulate with tape BOTH GREEN WIRES that are not being used to avoid a short circuit. -
Test the camera before completely installing the
Tip: There should be an opening between the cabin and the bed of the truck where you can insert the cables into the cabin area.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
If camera is not turning on, please use source ground instead of chassis ground for the black ground wire.
