Freedom Charge FDMC-1260 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2009 – Current Ram Truck Qi Wireless Charging Kit
(Kit # FDMC-1260)
Please read thoroughly before starting installation and check that kit contents are complete.
Items Included in the Kit:
Tools & Supplies Needed:
Qi Wireless Charging Module with
Ram Specific Substrate and Mat
Power Harness with 3 amp Fuse
2 – Flat Head Torx 1” Screws
These Instructions with Template
Removable Consumer Product Label
Plastic Trim Removal Tool
T-10 Torx Driver
Phillips Screwdriver
Center Punch/Scribe Tool
Power Drill
1/8’’ and 1/2” Drill Bits
Soldering Iron & Solder (Recommended)
Tape or Heat Shrink Electrical Tubing
*Note this product is designed to work with Qi compatible devices. Please confirm that
your device is Qi compatible before installation. Visit www.brandmotion.com for phone
compatibility guide.
Safety Precautions:
●Work in well ventilated area that is clear of obstructions.
●Secure vehicle with tire chucks in both front and rear of tires.
●Turn vehicle accessories OFF and ensure ignition key is in OFF position.
●Wear safety goggles and snug fitting clothes.
●Use tools only for their intended purpose and which are in good repair.
●Only perform this task if confidence, skill, and physical ability permit.
NOTE: We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date installation instructions.
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Step 1: Remove rubber tray liner from front
storage tray.
Step 2: Use a Phillips Screwdriver to remove
(2) Phillips screws.
Step 3: Use a Plastic Trim Removal Tool to
remove chrome surround trim. ( DO NOT
REMOVE THE CHROME TRIM RING ON 2016
AND UP TRUCKS, THIS TRIM DOESN'T
REMOVE.)
Step 4: Use a Plastic Trim Removal Tool to
remove upper console trim.
Step 5: Cut out provided template and mark
location for 1/2” hole.
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Step 6: Drill 1/2” hole through rubber mat
and upper console trim.
Step 7: Disconnect power point plug from
vehicles console.
Step 8: Splice Red wire of Power Harness to
the Red/Yellow (12v ignition) wire of the
power point plug and Splice Black wire of
Power Harness to the Black (ground) wire of
the power point plug
RECOMMENDED: Solder wires and cover with Heat
Shrink Tubing.
Step 9: Route black connector of Charging
Module through 1/2" hole of rubber tray
liner.
Step 10: Route black connector of Power
Harness through 1/2" in upper console trim.
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Step 11: Connect Power Harness to Charging
Module.
Step 12: Place Freedom Charge Module and
rubber tray liner into upper console trim.
Make sure to fully snap in rubber liners
Step 13: Using a center punch/scribe tool
mark the location of the (2) chamfered holes
through Charging Module onto rubber tray
liner.
Step 14: Swing Charging Module away and
Drill (2) 1/8” holes through rubber tray liner
and upper console trim.
Step 15: Insert the (2) 1” Flat Head T-10
Torx Screws through Charging Module and
rubber tray liner into upper console tray.
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Step 16: Install Non-Slip Freedom Charge
Mat to Wireless Charging Module. Place the 4
locator pins in corresponding holes.
Step 17: Test system. LED light will
illuminate Blue once accessories are on.
Once Qi equipped device is placed on
Freedom Charge LED will illuminate Green
and charging begins. *Please note on some
devices syncing may take up to 15 seconds. Coil
locations vary on various devices; move device on
mat until LED illuminates green.
Step 18: Reassemble vehicle. Follow your
disassembly steps in reverse order, taking care not
to bind the harness wiring when reinstalling trim.
Step 19: Place removable consumer product
label on center of mat.
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