BEC105 Backup Camera Install Help...

[automan]

Ordered a BEC105 camera for my 04 Solara Convertable and will be installing can anyone assist with how to get to the Nav system to plug in?
If you have done it - any help would be great. Would like to know what has to be removed and how to do it with out screwing anything up.
Also any help on how you routed the cable from the camera to the Nav unit. Saw the pictures of back of the unit with plug-ins and that was very helpful. But could really use some help and input on the install process.
Thanks Automan

[RichD978]

it should come with instructions. if you take pics of everything i can help you out.

Sorry I can't be more specific i've never torn apart a gen 2 before, only a gen 1

[Astro]

1. Take out center console (trim around the radio and shifter). These pieces snap on and off. To take the trim off around the shifter, just unscrew the shift knob. Once center trim is off, you'll see the bolts holding the stereo in place. You can loosen them now or wait.

2. Take out plastic trim at the kick panel (area in front of driver door in corner by dead pedal). Also, remove the door sill. This is where I ran the wires (much like a stereo install).

3. Run wire from trunk to radio. From the trunk, I choose to run the wire under the plastic trim, but I think you can slide it under the carpet. There was an opening I found that got me inside the car, I believe it was in the corner of the seat. (It's been awhile). From there, it was just fishing it through to the sill. When you get past the door sill, I used to zip ties to attach the wire to existing wires so it's not hanging around. Be sure to leave enough slack to reach the radio and then a little extra for when you need to slide the radio out.

4. Mount the camera. I chose to drill a hole in the bumper and try to flush mount it. It came out pretty well, since I was able to attach it with the double-sided tape. I believe it was just above and inbetween the liscense plate lights inside the bumper. There was a spot which seemed was made for the camera to rest on. But, you can mount whatever way you feel comfortable with, I wanted to keep mine centered.

5. Connect radio and camera. This is the easy part. Loosen the bolts for the stereo and slide it straight out. I wasn't able to pull the stereo all the way out, but it's enough to plug in the camera. Plug it in and slide the radio back in. Turn the car on (you don't have to turn the engine one) and put it in reverse, you're new camera should come right on.

6. Clean up. Make sure all your parts snap back in and you should be good to go. I noticed that if you open these parts up too much, it'll start getting a little loose. So, try and keep it to a minimum when taking these pieces apart.

6. Have a drink and enjoy your new camera!

Let me know if you still have any questions. I can't take any pics right now because my wife sold her car to her sister who lives about an hour away. I don't see the car much anymore.