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Then you just route it through the rubber grommet. A little silicone will help work it through.

 

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But before you start routing the wire through the grommet, make sure you bend the tip of the wire around so it does not punch a hole in the rubber grommet.

 

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Step 51
Attach ends of the camera harness to a 4 pin connector.

 

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Picture with 4 pin connector attached.

 

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Step 52
Connect camera harness to sub harness.

 

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Step 53
Taping the connector to the body frame with cushion tape.

 

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Sstep 54 - 57
Routing camera sub harness and securing with ties.

 

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Step 58
Now, you're ready to install the rear camera control unit which sits right on top of the navigation control unit. Start by removing the nuts holding the nav unit in place.

 

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Step 59 - 60
Installing bracket for the camera control unit.

 

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Step 61
Skip this step to reinstall the nav unit. It is easier to plug all the connectors and install the camera unit on top of the nav unit this way. This is what Glen H and I did.

Step 62 - 64
Installing the camera control unit on top of the nav unit.

 

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Step 65 - 68
Making all the connections.

 

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Step 69
Routing the harness under the carpet to the center console.

 

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Step 70
Release the clip with pliers.

 

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Unplug the connector and plug in the control unit connector in between.

 

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Step 71
Slide the two connectors together.

 

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Reinstall the clip to the body frame.

 

[wwong]

Finished! Just have to reinstall all the interior trim pieces and the seats. Then test the camera. Since I did not disconnect the battery, I do not have to reset the nav, the radio, the clock, and the windows. Just program the rear view camera on the nav, put the Pilot in reverse, and Voila!

 

[ramirami]

wonderful...just wonderful

 

[jay]

Anothey super DIY photo documentary. Great job.

 

[ipomoea]

This is pretty impressive stuff -- the moment those panels came off, it dawned upon me that installing those rear splash guards is "a piece of cake." Any other "gotchas" you wish to reveal before some brave DIYselfers undertake such a task? :6::6::6: