Manufacturer Instructions for Electric Remote Trunk
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1. the electric trunk latch assembly in the same location and secure with the original bolts Figures 1A amp B NOTE The 1967 1970 Mustangs only two of the original bolts will be used Check how the latch catches and adjust as required Route the Wires Route the wire from the latch along the inside of the trunk lid towards the driver s side of the car The Wire should terminate below the rear deck area behind the back seat or in the wheel well Figure 1A Mounting the new electric trunk latch ona 1965 66 Mustang a 1967 68 Mustang Figure 1B Mounting the new electric trunk latch on IS 43200 EL SCOTT PAN ELECTRIC TRUNK RELEASE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cont area behind the back seat or in the wheel a well area In 1967 1970 Mustangs the wire will route along the inside edge of the tail panel and quarter panel following the tail light harness Step 3 Removing Parts of the Interior Remove the driver s sill plate and kick panel The remove the bottom and the back of the rear seat You may also remove the driver s side interior quarter panel but it is not required NOTE We designed the chrome lever release to be positioned next to the driver s seat You may choose a different location but additional wire may be required Consider a location that is easy to reach but will not be accidentally bumped when entering or exiting the vehicle Do not mount the release lever under the dash The release is de signe2. Thank you for purchasing our electric trunk release Scott Drake has combined the classic look of the remote cable style trunk release with a modern electric solenoid function Our development team has designed this trunk release to be simple to install Very little if any modification to the car is needed Only basic tools are required Please read all instal lation instructions before starting e Phillips Screwdriver Drill e 5 16 3 8 sockets Installation should take approximately 30 minutes or less Our electric trunk release includes a chrome release lever switch assembly a custom electric trunk latch relay and basic wire harness To preview the installation the original mechanical trunk latch will be removed and replaced with the electric trunk latch The lever release assembly is positioned near the driver s seat and the wiring is routed to a power source under the dash and to the trunk area Remove Original Latch Assembly Open the trunk lid and remove the original latch assembly NOTE n 1965 1966 Mustangs the lock cylinder and stem remain in place In 1967 1970 Mustangs the lock cylinder must be removed in order to remove the latch Make sure the lock cylinder stem is positioned in the electric latch when installed DO NOT CLOSE THE LID UNTIL THE LOCK STEM IS IN THE LATCH OR BEFORE THE WIRES ARE CONNECTED Mounting the new Electric Latch Check the new electric latch to make sure it is in the open position Mount
3. d to work properly with the base down Step 4 Secure the Lever After determining the location of the release lever secure it with the screws provided Figure 2A Step 5 Route The Wires Route the wires under the carpet along the inside edge of the floor Route the wire with the relay to the trunk area to meet with the wire from the trunk latch NOTE You may choose to route the wire under the carpet and back Teui Aa Saaie tie muds yeas eua seat area or along the sill channel and behind the interior quarter panel Be careful to located the wire so it will not be pinched between the panels or hit by an interior screw Step 6 Find a Location and Secure Relay Thre relay has a ground wire that must be screwed to the body metal Choose a location out of view and where the wires will not be snagged Secure the relay with adhesive tape Step 7 Connect the Relay Wire Connect the relay wire to the trunk latch wire Route the power wire with the fuse clip connector to the fuse panel Step 8 Check the Fuses You can choose to make the trunk release function with the ignition off or only with the ignition on by which fuse you plug it into Check which fuses are hot using a circuit tester with the ignition off Repeat the test with the ignition on NOTE You can connect directly to the back of the ignition using your own wire connector Consider the advantages and disadvantages of having the ability to open the trunk witho
4. unk lids may not pop open Adjusting the torsion bars may help Figure 4A Do not reposition trunk rods without correct tools To place an order or for current pricing call your authorized Scott Drake dealer For a list of dealers in your area or for any other questions about Scott Drake products visit www scottdrake com or SATISFACTION GUARANTEE call our customer service department toll free If you are not happy with this product for any reason or found product to 4 800 999 0289 be defective in manufacturing simply return it to Scott Drake Enterpris es Inc within 30 days of purchase and we will replace it no questions Mon Thurs 7 00 a m to 5 00 p m asked We stand behind our products one hundred percent so you can Friday 7 00 a m to 4 30 p m PST sit behind the wheel with pride Please call Scott Drake Customer Service for a Return Authorization RA before return SCOTT 130 Cassia Way ing any product Proof of purchase and dated receipt must be present with any return All Henderson NV 89014 returned products are tested and if found to be damaged by the installer no replacement i will be issued You pay the cost to ship to us we pay for the return shipping Guarantee t 702 853 2060 does not include any labor and or tax charges incurred DRAKE f 702 853 2062
5. ut a key in the ignition Step 9 Checking the Installation With the trunk lid closed pull up on the release lever Figure 3A Only a light One Finger pull is required if you wired the release f i ean k reani Figure 3A Note the clearance on the trunk latch when to function only with the ignition on make sure the ignition is on checking the installation The trunk lid should pop up about three inches If the release is not functioning check all electrical connections the ground and power SCOTT PAN ELECTRIC TRUNK RELEASE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cont D source Check to see how the latch opens with the trunk key Adjust as required Finish the project by replacing the kick panel sill plate and rear seats TRUNK LID FUNCTION Start with the car on a leveled surface If your trunk lid pops up to the full open position you may wish to adjust your trunk lid torsion bars Follow the instructions in the Ford service manual under group 17 Figure 4A We do not recommend that the rods be repositioned without the correct tool These rods are under a great deal of tension Injury may result if handled improperly Consult an expert if you are not familiar with this process In some cases the torsion bars are positioned at the lightest setting If the trunk lid is flying open and there is no further adjustment available You may consider adding weight to the lid Cars with luggage racks or rear spoilers on the tr
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