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1. Disconnect Battery. Do not skip this step. Also, do not try to “test” the LED array by connecting the leads directly to your battery. Permanent damage will occur to the LED array if you fail to heed these steps. Handle the LED array by the stainless steel bracket, not by the LEDs or the supporting circuitry.
2. Remove taillight lens and gasket.
3. Remove taillight bulb.
4. Remove the bulb connector from the back side of the taillight. Cut the two wires close to this connector.
5. Install the provided wire guide into the bulb hole.
6. Route the supplied electrical harness through wire guide to the area where connections will be made. Note that the ground connection (green wire) is made through the LED array’s stainless steel bracket.
7. Align the LED array’s stainless steel bracket, lens gasket, and lens while re-installing the lens screws. Do not over tighten! Note that the stainless bracket must contact the taillight housing.
8. Repeat for the other side.
9. Wiring. Using the supplied connectors, connect the wire from the taillight circuit to the black wire on the supplied harness. To use the connector: put both wires in a separate hole, unstripped. Holding the wires as far in as possible, squeeze the connector with pliers. Some “goo” may come out of the connector. This “goo” ensures a watertight connection. Repeat by connecting the wire from the brake light circuit on your car to the red wire on the supplied harness.
10.Repeat for the other side.
11.Reconnect the battery.
12.Test both STOP and taillight functions.
13.Enjoy!

Technical Notes:
1. Turn signal flashers: If your car has a conventional bulb in the front parking light, your existing flasher should work. If you have an LED or no front parking light, you will need and electronic flasher. You can get this at your local auto parts store.
2. If you want to “test” you LED array before installation, use a 9-volt battery. Touch the green wire to the (-) terminal while touching the red or black wires to the (+) terminal. The LED will not be as bright as normal but you can confirm operation.

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