Now you can enjoy the added convenience and safety a backup camera provides when parking and reversing. For more information contact us.Įnjoy Your New Toyota Tacoma Backup CameraĬongratulations! You’ve just installed a brand new backup camera on your Toyota Tacoma.
There is an adaptor kit that will slow you to complete the wiring if the harness is missing. Note: If your camera wiring is not present in the factory radio connector, the image will not be displayed. If your truck is wired all the way to the radio, the camera image should be displayed. Get into the cab and test the camera by turning on the ignition and placing the truck in reverse. This connector is pinned to a panel just behind the rear bumper on the passenger side. Untuck the white camera plug and connect it to the factory connector under the Toyota Tacoma factory connector behind the rear bumper.
Note: If you removed a factory harness in order to install this kit, you can reuse the retainers.Ĭlose the tailgate and check the fit, finish and function of the handle and latch. There is a great spot in the middle of the tailgate that has a flat metal hook shape.
Step 14Ĭoil up and secure any excess cable inside the tailgate using the kit’s zip ties. Push the cord into the retaining clip at the back of the tailgate to aid in holding the harness in place. Tuck it into the black truck bed floor for holding. Step 12įeed the white plug through the large square opening in the bottom of the tailgate at the back of the truck bed. Make sure it is out if the way of any moving parts. The large white connector will be fed through the bottom of the tailgate in the 4 different sections and the side of the gate. Locate the rear harness included in the kit. Press firmly to ensure a tight connection. Gently twist the socket until they fall together. This connection can only go together one way. Step 10įind the small round end of the factory integration harness and connect it to the camera cable. If you don’t want to use the parking guidelines, cut this wire before moving on to the next step. Reinstall the two rods and retainers into the new handle Step 9 Secure the handle in place using the two 10mm bolts that you removed earlier. Grab the cable of your backup camera handle kit, feed it through the outside of the truck and secure it to the latch back. Installing The New Handle & Cabling Step 6 Pull the handle away and store it somewhere safe in the case that you ever need to remove the handle with the camera in the future. Keep the bolts nearby as you will be using them to reinstall the new handle. Take your power drill and remove the existing handle by removing the two 10mm bolts from both ends of the handle. Remove the lock release rods by releasing the two remaining clips from the rod with your hands. Pull the panel from the tailgate by lifting on the bottom edge and pulling toward yourself. Remove the tailgate panel by removing all of the T30 torx bolts that secure it to the tailgate. How To Install A Backup Camera On Toyota Tacoma What You Need & What Comes in the Kit You can do this by checking the connector at the passenger side frame rail just in front of the rear bumper.
Please check to make sure your truck is prewired before starting install. Note: These instructions are for a 2014 or newer Toyota Tacoma with factory touch screen radio/navigation trucks.