KC HiLiTES KC #517 Auxiliary Backup_Flood Kit Installation - Manual

Thank you for choosing KC HiLiTES for your vehicle. We take existing backup light circuit and when attaching the white
pride in building the highest quality, best engineered lighting wire.
systems possible. Your satisfaction with our products is 2. Determine where in the engine compartment you have a
important. So if there are any questions, please feel free to call suitable 12 volt power source (battery or accessory terminal
our customer service line at 800-528-0950. block). Remove the fuse and route the 25 ft. green wire from
the KC relay forward, using the shortest route and following
existing wires if possible to the power source. Attach the
TOOLS NEEDED .....
green wire to the 12 volt supply. Drill motor 7/16" & 1/8" drill bits
3. Connect the white wire to the factory backup wire using the 12mm wrench Pliers
wire splice connector included with the kit. 17mm wrench Phillips screwdriver
4. Locate the red wire from the relay and plug it into the KC
backup light red wire furthest from the relay. Now run this NOTE - THESE LIGHTS ARE NOT MEANT TO BE
red wire past the other backup light and attach the wire
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splice where you can easily plug in the second light.
5. The black wire on the KC light is to be attached to a good
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS .....
chassis ground. In most cases, if the lights are mounted on
1. The lights may be mounted anywhere at the rear of the a metal bumper, the black wire can be attached right to the
vehicle provided they do not obstruct other lighting or
light mounting bolt. If they do not work with the ground wire
interfere with the exhaust. attached this way, you may have to run the black wire back
2. If you have existing holes in the bumper, and they are to some point on the frame.
located in an area that is practical for mounting, then use
6. All that's left is to replace the 20 amp fuse, adjust your lights
these holes. This will make your installation much faster by to your particular needs and tighten them securely.
eliminating any necessary drilling.
3. If you do not have existing holes then you must drill two
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10mm holes (7/16" will also work) in an appropriate location
If you wish to switch your KC lights independently from your
under the bumper.
factory backup lights, you can purchase the KC 6303 add-on kit
4. Put one of the bolts up through the small slot in the bracket
and attach it as shown below.
and then up through the hole in the bumper securing it with a
lock washer and nut. Do the same with the other bracket.
5. Attach one of the lights to the under side of the bracket and
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position it as desired. Secure loosely with a washer and
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nut. Do the same with the other light.
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GETTING YOUR LIGHTS WIRED .....
1. Mount the relay at the rear of the vehicle within 6 feet of the
IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL
KC backup lights using an existing screw if possible.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800-528-0950
(PLEASE ENSURE THE RELAY IS MOUNTED SO THE
TERMINALS ARE FACING DOWNWARD. THIS WILL
KEEP THE RELAY FROM RETAINING MOISTURE.) If no
existing screw is available, drill a 1/8" hole and use the
screw included. NOTE - In some cases the relay can be
mounted inside the taillight. This makes it easy to find your
Installation Instructions for
KC 517 Auxiliary Backup/Flood Kit
KC HiLiTES, Inc., 2843 West Avenida de Luces, PO Box 155, Williams, AZ 86046 * 800-528-0950 * www.kchilites.com KC 3269 - rev 072209
Diagram for KC 517 Backup/Flood
and
Optional KC 6303 Switch Kit Add-on
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7
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Supply
Load
Earth
LED
KC Switch
Brown
Wire
20 amp
fuse
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20 amp
fuse
Chassis
Ground
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B
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Ground
Chassis
Ground
RELAY
Add-on switch kit (KC 6303)
12 V Battery
3M
901
Blue Wire
Green Wire
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Wiring for KC 517
Attach to
factory backup
light wire.
White
Wire
Chassis
Ground
Black
Wire