Clearwater Lights Off-Road LED Light Kit Instruction Manual

Clearwater Lights Off-Road LED Light Kit Instruction Manual

General Information

Please be sure to read our instructions thoroughly before attempting installation.

About the Kit:

Thank you for purchasing Clearwater Lights for your JL! We have developed this LED light kit to be specifically for the 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler JL models to be plug-n-play. The key features of this kit are:

Up to 30,000 Lumens of Forward LED Illumination

Fully Dimmable, On-Demand Controls

Vehicle Specific Light Mount

Vehicle Specific Headlight Jumper

Integrated High-Beam and Horn Feature

Removable Covers with Selective Yellow and Clear Lenses

About the Lights:

Clearwater Lights are high intensity LED auxiliary lights. The light projection is very useful on trails and mountain roads as it sends light far down the road as well as in the corners.

Do not use these with on coming traffic present unless the dimmer is turned down. Sevina lights work great for off road use due to the powerful light output and specific beam pattern they boast.

Clearwater Lights can be used in a “low” beam mode (dimmable 5-55% of max) and a “high” beam mode (100%). With the highbeam and horn feautes installed, the Clearwater Lights will automatically go to 100% when either the high beam or horn is pressed.

Note: Vehicle needs to be running before the lights will function properly.

Please visit our website for more information and to view our full catalog of LED lights and kits:

www.clearwaterlights.com

Part list

Check parts list below with your kit to be sure all parts are handy. If something is missing, please call us at916-852-7029.

• Clearwater Lights x 1 pair
• Front Grill Mounts x 1 pair
• Vehicle Harness x 1
• Cabin Control: Dimmer-Switch x 1
• Removable Covers (1 pair) with Yellow and Clear Lenses (1 pair each)
• Mod Brackets x 1 pair
• 8’ Data Cable x 1
• Headlight Jumper x 1
• Light Extension Wires
• Connection Bag x 1
• Hardware Bag x 1

Please take the time to review the included instructions. Be sure to follow the suggestions to keep the installation safe and reliable. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to send us a note via email at [email protected].

Disassembly

First, park the vehicle on level, hard pavement or concrete to ensure it will be stable during the installation.

Follow the manufacturers guidelines for disconnecting the battery(s). This is important to prevent damage to the electrical system.

In order to mount the light brackets, the front grill must be removed first.
To do this, remove the six push clips located on the top lip of the front grill that holds it in place. Using a small flat edge screwdriver or trim tool may help. Once all push clips are removed, pull the top of the grill forward, then pull the bottom of the grill out to unsnap the bottom clips.
Set the grill aside.

Mounting The Brackets

Gather the following parts for the Front Grill Mount:

Install the brackets along the cross-brace in front of the radiator using the supplied carriage bolts, washers, nylock nuts and plates. The bolts go in from the front. Then behind the brace, the plate, washer and nylock.
Loosely assemble the brackets on the cross bar to set the position.

Note: The brackets can be moved from side to side. Be careful not to block the slots in the cross bar, otherwise the grill will not be able to be reinstalled.

Once the position of the brackets are set, push down on the brackets while tightening the nuts so that the top two bolts make contact with the crossbar.
This will ensure the brackets are secure and level. Tighten the brackets, and again make sure brackets are level using a yard stick or straight edge to help confirm the brackets are correctly seated.

Mounting the Lights

Mount the lights using the Clearwater Lights Mod Bracket and associated M8 and M10 hardware to the JL bracket. A dab of blue locktite or equivalent would be a good idea for the M8 threads.

Note: Use a level to ensure the lights are a couple degrees down from level with the ground so they do not blind oncoming traffic. If oncoming traffic is flashing you, your lights are pointed up too high and should be tilted down.

Wiring Diagram + Functionality Overview

(The Most Important Page)

1. Harness Box – Mount near front of vehicle between battery and light mounting location
2. Power Wires – Connect Red (+) and Black (-) to Battery Terminals
3. 25A Fuse & Fuse Holder – In line with the red (+) power wire
4. ‘D’ Light Connectors – Connect to Clearwater Lights (one light per connector)
5. ‘KES’ Light Connectors – Connect to Clearwater Lights (one light per connector)
6. Dimmer Connector – Connects to Dimmer Controls (Item 9) Extension Available
7. High Beam & Horn Wires (White) – Connect to 12V signal of horn and high beam
8. Switched Hot Wires (Red) – Connect to 12V signal that turns on/off with key
9. Dimmer Controls – Plugs into Dimmer Connector of harness (may use extension cable)
10. Dimmer Switch – Integrated on/off switch for ‘D’ channel, dims both and ‘KES’
11. `KES’ Three Position Switch Modes: TT

Installing Harness + Headlight Jumper

The harness should be mounted under the hood, located on the passenger side of the vehicle between the battery and the fender well. Zip tie the harness in place or use an existing bolt hole and bolt to securely fasten it.

Access to the passenger side headlight is required for a complete installation. The air box will need to be lifted and moved out of the way and can be done simply by pulling up on it to move it out of place. The headlight plug can now be reached and unplugged. Insert the Clearwater Lights headlight jumper in line between the headlight itself and the headlight harness from the car.

Running Wires

Connect the the 24” and 40” light extension wires to the harness. Run them from the harness to the radiator support bars/diagonal struts. Secure the wires with zip ties to the frame or OEM wiring along the way. Be sure to keep the wires away from sources of extreme heat and pinch points.

Plug the lights into the extension wires. Leave some slack in the light wires so the grill has room to be reinstalled. Do not kink the grommet on the back of the lights.

Connect the 8-pin data cable to the harness and run the cable clockwise around the perimeter of the engine compartment along the top of the firewall using the provided (4) zip tie clips to keep it in place. The data cable should be run through the driver side firewall access hole. Attach the dimmer control unit to the data cable inside the cabin.

Mounting the Dimmer & Switch

Find a good place to mount the dimmer and the switch in the dash or a panel of your choice. You will need to drill two holes, one for the dimmer and one for the switch.

To mount the dimmer, the star washer should be behind the dash, and the flat washer, lock washer and nut should be in front. Tighten the dimmer nut and push on the knob.

Switched Hot Wire + Horn Feature

There are two ways the switched hot wire can be installed, and will be based on your vehicle’s features/options.

For UpFitter Switch Enabled JLs:
Posi-Tap the Clearwater Lights switched hot wire (RED) to any of the available UpFitter switch wires. The UpFitter wires should be located next to where the Clearwater Lights harness was mounted, between the battery and the passenger side fender-well. Note: The Clearwater Lights system uses the Upfitter switches to send a only a small signal to a relay to turn our system on. The full power of the lights will come directly from the battery, not the UpFitter switch.

Horn Feature
Connect the WHITE wirefrom the Clearwater Lights harness to the GREY wire of the passenger side horn using a Posi-Tap.

Last Steps

Connect the fuse/fuse-holder (attached to the positive power wire) to the positive terminal on the battery, and the black wire to the negative terminal on the battery. Reconnect the battery.

Test the lights and vehicle. Ensure that the Clearwater Lights dim when the vehicle is on low beam, that they go to 100% on high-beam and when the horn is pressed, and that the lights can be turned off with the dimmer switch. Once the lights are confirmed work-ing, reattach the front grill and air box. Congratulations, your Clearwater Lights have been successfully installed. Enjoy!

Aligning The Lights:

Clearwater Lights are designed as auxiliary lights, adjustment is up to the user depending on his or her needs. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. Using a level, align the lights to be perpendicular to the ground, and then down a couple degrees.

Do Not Kink The Grommet

To maintain the integrity of the water sealing grommet, do not kink, deform or put pressure on the grommet when dressing the wires during install of Clearwater Lights.

How To: Posi-Tap Guide

Posi-Tap:

1. Unscrew the cap of the Posi-Tap (gray or large end).
2. Slide the wire you wish to tap into through the slot in the cap.
3. Re-attach the body of the Posi-Tap and tighten.
4. Attach the other wire to the bottom using the same method as a Posi-Twist.

Thank you for purchasing your Clearwater Lights. We hope this product will help make you a safe driver. Please feel free to send us comments or suggestions at any time. We learn from you. Visit our website for more exciting products to help you see better at night.

Drive safe!

Sincerely,

Glenn and the team at Clearwater.

The Clearwater Company – 11305 Sunrise Gold Circle, Suite D
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Phone: 916-852-7029 I Fax: 916-852-9410 I www.clearwaterlights.com

References

• Clearwater Lights LED Motorcycle Lights and Off-road Vehicle

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