Spiker Tacoma T2SG User manual

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’01-‘15 Tacoma
Scangauge Mounting Bracket
Installation Instructions
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Thank you for purchasing the Spiker Engineering Scangauge Mounting Bracket. Please follow this manual carefully
to ensure a quality installation and many years of reliable service.
It is the customer’s responsibility to understand all of the work involved in the installation process, and to ensure
compatibility with their vehicle. No warranty is implied for the installation, and we will not be responsible for damage
to your truck, engine, or other parts, labor, personal injury, or any other damage or injury resulting from use of these
products.
Customer understands that all parts are aftermarket parts and have no OEM specifications.
If you have any questions or concerns at any point of the installation process, please contact us at
[e-mail] before proceeding, we’ll be happy to help.
Rev 7/4/2020
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This installation manual was written with emphasis on clearly illustrating and explaining every step involved. The
actual installation process is quite easy and should take less than 30 minutes. To get you started, below is an
overview of the steps involved in the installation:
Installation Steps:
(1) Preparation
(2) Remove the A-pillar handle screw
(3) Install the mounting bracket
(4) Route the cable
(5) Enjoy a beverage of your choice to celebrate!
The figure below provides an overall view of the components involved in the installation, please refer to it as you go
through the steps in the following sections.
Quick Start Guide

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A. Check kit contents:
(1) Mounting Bracket (2) Standoffs (one short, one long)
(1) Adapter plate (1) M6 Mounting bolt
(1) 4-40 Bolt and locknut
B. Gather required tools
- Standard Mechanics Tool Set
You don’t need to remove the entire handle, just the lower mounting screw. First, pry off the lower screw cover with a
small flat blade screwdriver.
Next, remove the factory M6 screw. You can discard the access cover and the screw after removing:
Preparation
Remove the A-pillar Handle

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Take the supplied M6 screw and slip it through the mounting bracket as shown. Next, install either one or both of the
supplied standoff(s) over the screw, behind the bracket, as noted below.
Note: Use both standoffs for ’01-04 Tacoma, and only the long standoff for ’05-15 Tacoma.
Install the bracket over the handle, and thread the M6 screw into the a-pillar (do not fully tighten the screw at this
point):
Place the adapter plate in front of the mounting bracket, and line up the holes, making sure that the cutout in the
adapter plate is on the right, as shown below. Secure the two brackets together with the bolt and nut provided. Don’t
fully tighten the nut at this point, to allow adjustments.
Install the Mounting Bracket

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Sit in the driver’s seat, and adjust the angle of the mounting bracket on the handle bolt, as well as the clocking angle
of the adapter plate on the mounting bracket, until the plate points at your face (see below). Once you’re satisfied
with the adjustments, tighten the handle’s M6 screw securely, then tighten the 4-40 locknut and the bolt (hint – tighten
the locknut just enough to be snug, to allow future tilt adjustments; the locknut will prevent loosening of the bolt.).
Clean the back of the Scangauge with IPA or similar. Remove the liner from the Dual Lock strips on the adapter
plate, and adhere the Scangauge to the Dual Lock strips, being careful to line up the Scangauge and the adapter
plate. Press the Scangauge against the Dual Lock strips on the adapter plate firmly to engage the adhesive, and hold
tight for about 30 seconds.
The Dual Lock strips should be sufficient to hold the Scangauge, however you can add a couple of zip ties to hold the
Scangauge to the bracket even more securely.
Leave a small loop near the Ultragauge, then route the cable along the a-pillar and to the left of the dash. You can
also tuck the cable between the a-pillar and the door weatherstrip.
Connect the cable to the OBDII port under the dash (’01-04 Tacoma – right side; ’05-15 Tacoma – left side). Zip tie or
tuck away any excess portion of the cable.
Route the Cable

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Thank you again for purchasing this mount, we hope you enjoy it for many years to come!
Final Notes