Brandmotion 1008-6502 - Manual (Page 2)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
6501 and 6502 Instructions 6-13-12 2 of 20
Section 1: Cut Pickup Bed Opening
Follow Steps 1 through 4 only if the vehicle does not have an opening in the
bed above the license plate per Figure 1
Figure 1
1. Prepare a clean, flat work surface for
tailgate. Remove tailgate retaining straps
with a screwdriver. With an assistant,
remove the tailgate by lifting away from
lower tension pins, and set tailgate aside.
2. Measure 21 inches from the left edge and
1¼ inches from the top and make a
temporary mark on the pickup bed (Figure
2).
Figure 2
3. Center punch the mark and drill a pilot
hole. Next, cut a 1 inch opening with a hole
saw (Figure 3).
Figure 3
4. Clean the rough edges of the opening with
a deburring tool. Recommended: Use a
cotton swab or small brush to apply
corrosion inhibitor to exposed edges (Figure
4). Reinstall tailgate.
Figure 4