Dakota Digital Retrotech RTX-71D-CHG User manual

Manual # 650800
RTX-71D-CHG
Dakota Digital RTX Instrument Installation
For 1971-74 Dodge Charger, B-body Mopar and GTX/Roadrunner
Your new RTX-71D-CHG kit includes:
Universal Sender
Pack
Buzzer
Installation Manuals
Switch
Control Box
Main Harness
RTX Display
(1) #10-32 x 7/8”
Screw
(1) #10-32 x 1/2”
Screw
Indicator
Harness
(2) #10-32 Flange Nut
(8) #8 x 1/2”
Self-Tapping Screws
(2) #10 Lock Washer

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Installation
1. Remove the stock gauge cluster from the dash. Retain all factory hardware for reassembly. Locations
of hardware to remove are shown by the red arrows.
2. Remove the bezel from the stock gauge cluster by removing the eight (8) screws shown in blue
arrows. Also remove and retain all gauge panel switches shown in red arrows. Switches will vary
by vehicle options.
3. Remove the A/C heater control unit from its mounted location. Attach the included #10-32 screws
to the A/C heater control unit. Viewing from the rear of the system, the 7/8” screw goes on the left
side, and the 1/2” screw will go on the right. Secure these screws with the two included #10-32
flange nuts and #10 lock washers.

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5. Attach the OEM bezel to the RTX system by using the provided 8x #8 x 1/2” self-tapping screws.
4. Attach the OEM light/wiper switches to the left side of the mounting plate on the RTX system.
Switches may vary with vehicle.
Headlight
Switch
Wiper
Switch
6. Connect the provided Main Harness and Buzzer (optional for audio feedback) to the back of the
RTX system. Carefully route the other ends to the desired control box and buzzer mounting
locations.
36” Main
Cable
Buzzer
(8) #8 x 1/2”
Self-Tapping
Screws

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9. Install the A/C / heat controls using the previously fastened #10-32 x 7/8” screws in the provided
mounting location.
8. Using the six (6) original screws, Mount the RTX system with OEM bezel and switches to the
vehicle’s dash. The OEM bezel may need to be tightened or loosened for an optimal fit.
7. If the original parking brake indicator is desired, plug in the provided indicator harness in the OEM
parking brake location. Do not wire this harness to the system’s control box. The White/Green wire
goes to the indicator circuit, and the White/Black wire goes to the chassis to ground.
Indicator Harness

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
10. Refer to the main manual for wiring instructions to complete the RTX installation.