VNMOUS
Viper Owner
Spent this evening hardwiring the V1. Took about 1.5 to 2 hours. It will probably take you a lot less time after reading my instructions.
Tools required: 3/16 allen wrench, #20 torx bit, medium sized phillips head screwdriver, pliers, electrical tape, scissors, and all of the electrical splicing supplies the V1 came with.
1. Remove top portion of center console (area housing the emergency brake and shifter). This is really easy to do and there is very little chance of damaging anything, all of the components are very sturdy. Remove the alluminum shifter housing which is held in place by 6 allen bolts (be carefull with this piece as it is very easy to scratch). Raise the leather sleeve and reach under the rear portion of the console and lift straigh up; do the same thing to the front portion and the console will be free to lift about 6-8 inches.
2. Take the wiring harness connector provided in the V1 kit and apply it to the pop up outlet power wire with a pair of pliers. There are 2 wires, a plain black and another black with a red stripe. The correct one to tap into is the one with the stripe.
3. Remove the phillips screw from the foremost position (I think this may even be the only screw there, can't remember) of the composite piece under the console. This will give you room to feed your wires.
4. Disconnect the red wire from the direct wire power adapter provided in the V1 kit by unscrewing the fuse connection. Feed this up under the center console and plug it into the wiring harness connector. Reconnect the fuse wire.
5. Reinstall the center console. Be sure to be carefull with the alluminum shifter housing. It can only be installed in one partucular fashion. There are 2 studs on the bottom of it of different sized that must match up with holes in the console base.
6. Ground the direct wire power adapter. The screw holding the drivers knee bolster is perfect for this. Unscrew the one closest to the center console and insert the black grounding cable then screw it back in.
7. Position your V1. Ideally you want it high so you can recieve signals from the rear as well. I put mine above and just to the left of the rear view mirror.
7. Run the phone cord. There is a space between the top portion of the windshield and the glass itself just large enough to enclose the cord from view. You will need 3 pieces of electrical tape 1 inch long that are cut in half lengthwise to help secure the cord into this crevace.
8. Remove the cap to the a pilar with your torx bit and then run the cord down the A pilar to the drivers foot well.
9. Secure the power adapter under the knee bolster and plug the phone cord into it. Make sure all of the wires are neatly tucked away and not in contact with the drivers footwell lightbulb as this thing gets really hot.
Sorry I didn't take any pictures, I was just to lazy I guess. If anyone has any questions feel free to send them my way.
Tools required: 3/16 allen wrench, #20 torx bit, medium sized phillips head screwdriver, pliers, electrical tape, scissors, and all of the electrical splicing supplies the V1 came with.
1. Remove top portion of center console (area housing the emergency brake and shifter). This is really easy to do and there is very little chance of damaging anything, all of the components are very sturdy. Remove the alluminum shifter housing which is held in place by 6 allen bolts (be carefull with this piece as it is very easy to scratch). Raise the leather sleeve and reach under the rear portion of the console and lift straigh up; do the same thing to the front portion and the console will be free to lift about 6-8 inches.
2. Take the wiring harness connector provided in the V1 kit and apply it to the pop up outlet power wire with a pair of pliers. There are 2 wires, a plain black and another black with a red stripe. The correct one to tap into is the one with the stripe.
3. Remove the phillips screw from the foremost position (I think this may even be the only screw there, can't remember) of the composite piece under the console. This will give you room to feed your wires.
4. Disconnect the red wire from the direct wire power adapter provided in the V1 kit by unscrewing the fuse connection. Feed this up under the center console and plug it into the wiring harness connector. Reconnect the fuse wire.
5. Reinstall the center console. Be sure to be carefull with the alluminum shifter housing. It can only be installed in one partucular fashion. There are 2 studs on the bottom of it of different sized that must match up with holes in the console base.
6. Ground the direct wire power adapter. The screw holding the drivers knee bolster is perfect for this. Unscrew the one closest to the center console and insert the black grounding cable then screw it back in.
7. Position your V1. Ideally you want it high so you can recieve signals from the rear as well. I put mine above and just to the left of the rear view mirror.
7. Run the phone cord. There is a space between the top portion of the windshield and the glass itself just large enough to enclose the cord from view. You will need 3 pieces of electrical tape 1 inch long that are cut in half lengthwise to help secure the cord into this crevace.
8. Remove the cap to the a pilar with your torx bit and then run the cord down the A pilar to the drivers foot well.
9. Secure the power adapter under the knee bolster and plug the phone cord into it. Make sure all of the wires are neatly tucked away and not in contact with the drivers footwell lightbulb as this thing gets really hot.
Sorry I didn't take any pictures, I was just to lazy I guess. If anyone has any questions feel free to send them my way.
