PUTCO HORNET 2019+ DODGE RAM 1500 Manual

INSTRUCTION GUIDE
REQUIRED TOOLS CONTENT LIST
Bracket
10-32 Bolt
10-32 Nylock Nut
QTY
1
4
4
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION
AND CHECK TO SEE THAT ALL PARTS ARE INCLUDED
PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW DRIVER
WRENCH (size: 3/8”)
2019+ DODGE RAM 1500
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ALLEN WRENCH
(size: 1/8” & 9/64”)
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Hornet Instruction Guide - 2019+ DODGE RAM 1500
1Remove items from packaging. Check to see
if all parts from above table of contents are
included.
2
With a Philips head screw driver, remove and keep
the four screws holding in the 3rd brake light.
3Remove the 3rd brake light by pulling outwards
from the bottom of the light and unplugging
the 3rd brake light from its harness. (Figure 1) Figure 1: Installing Hornet Light onto bracket.
4Install the gasket onto the side of the bracket
that will be facing into the truck. This can
be seen in Figure 3. (Holding the light up to the
bracket will give a good indication of where the
gasket should be applied.)
5At this point, install the hornet light on to the
mounting bracket using the 10-32 nuts and
bolts. Figure 1.
Figure 2: Gasket installation.
NOTE: If you have purchased a 24” Hornet
light, at this point proceed to the other set of
instructions included. (24” Hornet Adapter
Installation: 950024I)
6Cut a small slot in the gasket on the top side
near the end of the center hole on the bracket
to allow for the wire to feed through. (Figure 3)
Putco guarantees its Stainless Steel and Aluminum products against defects in workmanship and material for
as long as you own your vehicle. All painted products have a 90 day warranty on the painted surface. Any defects
resulting from faulty material or workmanship will be warranted by Putco and repaired or replaced at our discretion.
Putco assumes no extra labor costs. Damages caused by freight carriers, improper installation, misuse, collision, or
neglect will not be warranted by Putco.
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Figure 3: Cutting slot in gasket.

Hornet Instruction Guide - 2019+ DODGE RAM 1500
8Position the 3rd brake light on the bracket
and reinstall the brake light taking care to
reconnect the har-ness and not pinch the
Hornet light cable. Installing and slightly
tightening the two inside screws first aids in
ease of installation. (Figure 5)
9To wire the switches properly, refer to the
wiring diagram in Figure 6.
Figure 4: Wire routing.
Route wire through here
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7Feed the wire through the hole behind the 3rd brake light and route it through the cab to a
suitable switch mounting location. (Figure 4)
Figure 5: Bracket Mounting.
Figure 6: Switch wiring diagram.
Ground
(Gold post
on switch)
+12V
From
Batttery
Acc.
Red Wire
from
Hornet
NOTE: When the switch is configured correctly it should
function as follows: The primary switch, or the switch
hooked up to the red wire, controls power to the Hornet
light. This switch will turn the light on and off. To switch
modes, the primary switch must be in the ON position.
While the Hornet light is receivng power via the red wire,
give 12V power to the yellow wire If it does not change
modes, check to make sure that the light is receiving power
from the primary switch. The light will remember the mode
even with the switch turned off.
Putco guarantees its Stainless Steel and Aluminum products against defects in workmanship and material for
as long as you own your vehicle. All painted products have a 90 day warranty on the painted surface. Any defects
resulting from faulty material or workmanship will be warranted by Putco and repaired or replaced at our discretion.
Putco assumes no extra labor costs. Damages caused by freight carriers, improper installation, misuse, collision, or
neglect will not be warranted by Putco.
Your new Hornet is now successfully
installed on your vehicle!