Dakota Digital LED Tail Lights LAT-NR161 User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LAT-NR161
LED Tail Lights for ’60-‘65 Impala/Bel Air/Biscayne, ’67 Impala,
‘75-‘76 Caprice, and ’71-’73 Mustang
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Kit Includes:
Installation:
1. Remove the original bulb connector from the back side of the housing.
2. Remove the light bulb.
3. Remove the tail light lens.
•On the 60-65 Impala, the screws are directly in the lens.
•On the 67 Impala, the nuts securing the tail light assembly must be removed first from
inside the trunk. Once the assembly is removed, the screws on the back of the housing
can be taken out.
•On the 75-76 Caprice, the nuts securing the tail light assembly must be removed first from
inside the trunk. Once the assembly is removed, the screws on the top and bottom sides of
the housing are removed and the metal trim taken off. Last the screws holding the lens are
removed so the lens can come off.
•On the 71-73 Mustang, the lens is snapped into place with tabs around the outside edge.
Carefully pry the lens off using a flat blade screwdriver.

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4. Now is a good time to clean the lens and housing. If lenses are in bad shape a new set is
recommended.
5. Remove the screw and aluminum back plate from the new LED assembly.
LED assembly Back plate removed Back plate for ’75-’76 Caprice
(attached to the assembly) (packaged separately)
6. Insert the new LED assembly into the hole where the original bulb and connector were located.
Use caution when feeding the wires through to avoid damaging the wire insulation.
7. Feed the wires through the large hole on the back plate before attaching it to the back side of
the tail light housing. On the plastic ‘75-‘76 Caprice housing make sure to use the back plate
with the three alignment tabs.

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8. Secure the back plate with the supplied #6 screw and lock washer.
9. Place the original lens gasket into place and replace the tail light lens. Tighten the screws
down carefully.
Cut off the existing light socket as it will not be used. Do not strip the wires. Trim the wires from
LED assembly to appropriate length once mounted, making sure wires are routed cleanly and
securely.
10.Use the supplied moisture resistant pigtail connectors* to attach the wires from the new LED
assembly to the existing vehicle harness. Insert appropriate wire from vehicle harness and
mating LED assembly wire into a connector and crimp following instructions below.
*For the best connection, soldering is recommended. But to simplify installation, the supplied connectors will provide
a fast weather resistant connection.
The correct crimp method for the supplied connectors is:
1.) Insert UNSTRIPPED wires into the connector and ensure they are all they way in by
observing the clear bottom of the connector to see the wires are touching the end.
2.) Use pliers to push the blue cap down flush with the edge of the clear body, completing the
connection. The connection will only be correct if pressed firmly down with pliers.
GREEN wire
from LED
assembly
GREEN wire
from LED
assembly
Turn Signal wire
from vehicle
harness
BROWN wire
from LED
assembly
BROWN wire
from LED
assembly
Tail Light wire
from vehicle
harness
BLACK wire
from LED
assembly
BLACK wire
from LED
assembly
Ground wire from
vehicle harness
with plastic housings
BLACK wire
from LED
assembly
BLACK wire
from LED
assembly
Attach to metal bolt or screw for
Ground connection with metal
housings
OR

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LED wires
Vehicle harness
Taillight
Brown
Brown or Black
Driver’s Turn
Green
Green or Pink
Passenger’s Turn
Green
Yellow,Purple, or Orange
Ground
Black
Black, chassis, or body
11.Repeat for the other side.
12.Test the tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals. If the turn signals do not flash you will need
to upgrade your flasher. If you are replacing only the rear turn signals you should be able to
use a heavy duty electronic flasher from your local parts store. If you are replacing both front
and rear or do not have front bulbs you will need a no-load flasher, Dakota Digital part number
LAT-NLF.
Service and Repair
DAKOTA DIGITAL offers complete service and repair of its product line. In addition, technical consultation is available to help you work through any questions or
problems you may be having installing one of our products. Please read through the Troubleshooting Guide. There, you will find the solution to most problems.
Should you ever need to send the unit back for repairs, please call our technical support line, [phone], to request a Return Merchandise Authorization
number. Package the product in a good quality box along with plenty of packing material. Ship the product by UPS or insured Parcel Post. Be sure to include the RMA
number on the package, and include a complete description of the problem with RMA number, your full name and address (street address preferred), and a telephone number
where you can be reached during the day. Any returns for warranty work must include a copy of the dated sales receipt from your place of purchase. Send no money. We will
bill you after repair. Dakota Digital Limited Lifetime Warranty
DAKOTA DIGITAL warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this product that should it, under normal use and condition, be proven defective in material or
workmanship for the lifetime of the original vehicle it was installed in, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced at Dakota Digital’s option.
This warranty does not cover nor extend to damage to the vehicle’s systems, and does not cover removal or reinstallation of the product. This Warranty does not
apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the Company has been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, or
accident. This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties or liabilities. Any implied warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability, shall be limited to
the duration of this written warranty. No person or representative is authorized to assume, for Dakota Digital, any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the
sale of this product.
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