NOTE: If the fuse panel on your 510372
66-68 Impala kit DOES NOT have a sticker
like the photo at the left, you have the first
design harness and your instructions are
listed below and follow this page.
Number
500332
500707
500708
500684
500919
510361
510363
510364
510373
510365
510366
510476
500042
92970304
92970323
92970328
Description
Headlight Switch
Fuse, Relay, and Flasher kit
Courtesy Light kit
Ignition Switch
Practice Terminal Crimping Set
Dash Harness kit
Engine Wiring Kit
Front Light Wiring kit
Instrument Cluster Wiring kit
Rear Body Wiring kit
Console Wiring kit
Alternator and main power Connection kit
Floor Dimmer Switch
Firewall Mod. Template Sheet
Kit Introduction Instruction Sheet
Warning Sheet
66-68 Impala
First Design
Instructions
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WARNING:
Validate the kit contents with the component list included on page
2 of this sheet before proceeding. This kit is intended to be used in
a modified vehicle. Please read this sheet thoroughly and be sure
that you understand everything explained on it prior to opening any
of the enclosed packages, or before attempting to install any of the
components. Once this kit has been opened or a component
installed, the kit is not returnable.
1. This new upgraded AAW wiring system should typically be used in a MODIFIED application only. For all 1968 applications, you will need to re-use your original ignition
switch, as it is a unique switch that utilizes very different mounting spacer at the dash that will not allow it to work well with the new AAW 500684 switch.
2. This kit readily supports the use of a factory heater system and aftermarket heater and A/C systems only. In 1966, the factory A/C wiring was part of the engine and dash
harnesses and as such, was never serviced as a separate, stand-alone harness. This kit WILL NOT support an original factory A/C equipped vehicle as it is. If you wish to use
this new AAW Classic Update harness in your original factory A/C equipped 1966 Chevy, you will have to strip out all of the A/C wiring from your original engine and dash
harnesses, splice them together, and then pass them out thru a grommet in the firewall of your car in order to connect it to all of your under-hood and under-dash factory A/C
connections. If you are working on a ‘67 or ’68 car with factory A/C, this new kit will supply the main “on/off” power to your existing stand-alone factory A/C harness. You will also
need to jumper your original fused high-speed blower connection (orange wire with the black fuse cap out in the engine compartment) to the orange wire located in the accessory connector on the AAW dash harness using the provided terminals and connector. You will need to provide this jumper wire for yourself as it HAS NOT been provided for
you. Contact AAW for new 67 and 68 A/C harnesses for your car if they are needed.
3. This kit supports the use of a high current self-exciting 1-wire, “SI” series, or other style internally regulated alternator. An adapter may be necessary in some applications.
The use of stock, low amperage alternators is seriously discouraged as they cannot handle the higher current requirements of most updated ignition systems, electric fans,
aftermarket A/C systems, stereo systems, air ride suspensions, and other power hungry accessories that will ultimately create performance issues within the system.
4. This kit WILL NOT support the use of a factory ammeter. All AAW kits are engineered to supply the optimum charge to the battery. To achieve this performance, we route
our 6ga. charge wire directly from the alternator output charge terminal to the starter battery terminal. Due to the path of the charge being altered from the stock configuration,
the gauge can no longer see a charge vs. a discharge, so it will not work properly. When ammeters were originally used, most generator or alternator current outputs were rated
at a maximum of about 25-60 amps. Modified cars being built today typically utilize a 100 amp or higher output alternator. With these higher current units, ammeters, generally
speaking, become a safety hazard. Ammeters are usually wired in parallel to the charging circuit, are typically unfused, and can short very easily causing a fire. A voltmeter is
recommended as a good alternative.
5. This kit IS NOT set up with a resistance wire for a standard, points type ignition system. It is wired with a full 12 volt primary ignition feed that is hot in the crank and run
positions. Our system will support HEI, MSD, other electronic ignition systems, as well as most all computerized Fuel Injection systems. If you wish to run a points type system,
there are illustrations on the engine connection pages to do so. Primary ignition voltage in the cranking position is handled via a full 12 volt bypass wire that routed from the
starter to the coil. Extra parts (ballist resistor) that are not included in this kit will be required to complete that type of operation.
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510372 - Classic Update Series Kit
1966-68 Chevrolet Impala
This kit contains the following components:
Bag
N
G
H
J
L
M
Z
Part
Number
500042
500332
500684
500707
500708
500919
510361
510373
510363
510364
510365
510366
510476
92970323
92970328
92970304
Description
Quantity
Floor Dimmer Switch
1
Headlight Switch
1
Ignition Switch
1
Fuse, Relay, and Flasher kit
1
Courtesy Light kit
1
Practice Terminal Crimping Set
1
Dash Harness kit
1
Instrument Cluster wiring kit
1
Engine Wiring Kit
1
Front Light Wiring kit
1
Rear Body Wiring kit
1
Console Wiring kit
1
Alternator and Main Power Connection kit
1
Kit Supplemental Instruction Sheet
1
Warning Sheet
1
Firewall Modification Template
1
Validate the kit contents with this component list. If there are any discrepencies with
incorrect or missing parts, stop your installation and notify the supplier you purchased
the kit from before proceeding.
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Classic Update Series
1966-1968 Impala
We carry many accessories for your 1966-68 Impala
p/n R0067108
OEM style non-stick harness tape
OEM style wiper switch.
START HERE !
p/n 01993678 (1966) 2 spd w/washer
p/n 01993680 (1966) 1 spd w/washer
p/n 01993442 (1968) w/ derpressed park
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION !
This wiring kit is designed for ease of installation. Please read the guidelines below, BEFORE STARTING your installation to
guarantee a successful job. Use an appropriate crimping tool which folds the wings of the open barrell terminals down into the
wire as shown below. ALL TERMINALS THAT YOU INSTALL SHOULD BE PROPERLY SOLDERED. Our factory crimped
terminations are installed by GM approved five ton presses, and soldering these terminations is not necessary. AAW offers a
great terminal crimping video entitled “Proper Crimping Video”. It can be viewed by visting YouTube. Type the following address
into your web browser to go directly to the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u_EkMsioMy.
wire core
p/n 01993307 (1966-67)
p/n 01993431 (1968)
Muncie 4 speed back up lamp switch.
p/n 500649
OEM small terminal crimping
tool (18-14 gauge).
p/n 500523
OEM large terminal crimping
tool (12-8 gauge).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
end view
of terminal
proper crimp
of terminal
AS THIS HARNESS IS DESIGNED FOR USE IN A MODIFIED CAR REQUIRING A HIGHER RATE OF CHARGE, IT DOES
NOT SUPPORT THE USE OF A STOCK (ORIGINAL) EXTERNALLY REGULATED ALTERNATOR. IT IS DESIGNED FOR
USE WITH AN INTERNALLY REGULATED “SI” OR SINGLE WIRE STYLE ALTERNATOR. IT CAN ALSO BE USED WITH
THE LATER “CS” AND “CS-D” UNITS BY USING ALTERNATOR ADAPTERS WHICH ARE SOLD SEPARATELY. CONTACT
AAW OR YOUR FAVORITE DEALER FOR THE PROPER ALTERNATOR ADAPTER FOR YOUR CAR.
p/n 38131
Breakerless Ignition Module,
GM V-8 POINT CONVERSION KIT
STEP 1: DISCONNECT YOUR BATTERY:
Disconnect the battery before installing the wiring kit to prevent any accidental shorting caused by loose bare wire ends.
Factory assembly manual.
(It's what they used on the assembly
line to build your Impala!)
STEP 2: START INSTALLING KIT:
This kit is broken down into individual steps that are identified by a letter printed on the instruction sheets visible through
each bag. These letters are the order of operation for installaing your kit. Start with bag letter G, then H, etc. The order of
installation is shown below.
G 510361
H 510373
J 510363
L 510364
M 510365
510366
N 500708
Z 510476
Dash Harness Kit
Instrument Cluster Kit
Engine Kit
Front Light Kit
Rear Body Kit
Console Connection Kit
Courtesy Light Kit
Alternator and Main Connection Kit
Classic Update
Series
STEP 3: RECONNECT YOUR BATTERY:
When you have completed the installation and are ready to reconnect the battery, make sure that the following
electrical system grounds are in place:
1966-1968 Impala
A.Battery is grounded to the ENGINE BLOCK.
B.Battery is grounded to the frame.
C.Engine block is grounded to the frame.
D.Body is grounded to the frame.
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STEP 4: CHECK ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS:
Any non-functioning items should be checked for proper installation. Any problems with your wiring and electrical
circuit functions should be addressed to American Autowire Systems, Inc. as soon as possible to avoid any warranty problems.
If you have any questions concerning this or any of our products, please feel free to call us at 1-856-933-0801.
AMERICAN AUTOWIRE MAKES IT EASY !!
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p/n 36326 (1967)
p/n 36327 (1968)
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THIRD BRAKE
LAMP
1966-1968 Impala
BATTERY 12V FOR TRUNK LAMP OR LED TAIL LAMPS
FUEL SENDER
LH TAIL AND
BACK UP LAMPS
ALTERNATOR
RH TAIL AND
BACK UP LAMPS
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orange
lt blue
tan
dk green
yellow
brown
lt green
LICENSE
PLATE LAMP
red
red
OIL PRESSURE
R
RH TURN SIGNAL
/ RUNNING LIGHT
DISTRIBUTOR
MEGA
175A
S
lt blue
dk blue
black
white
dk green
WIPER
HEATER
BLOWER
orange
dk blue
pink
white
VEHICLE SPEED
SENSOR
purple
pink
purple
brown
LH TURN SIGNAL
/ RUNNING LIGHT
yellow
purple/white
ENGINE BULKHEAD
CONNECTOR
FRONT LIGHT
BULKHEAD CONNECTOR
dk blue
brown
tan
lt blue
lt green
lt green
TEMP
SENDER
STARTER
RH HEADLIGHT
LH HEADLIGHT
BAT
LITTLEFUSE
MEGA-FUSES
MEGA
175A
ELECTRIC CHOKE
black
LITTLEFUSE
brown
red
brown
HORN
dk green
black
BRAKE SWITCH
ELECTRIC FAN
RELAY TRIGGER
tan
orange
lt green
tan
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NOTICE: This schematic drawing is for reference only. Do not use the schematic to install this wiring kit!
Use the instruction sheets included in each bag, which includes directions for proper terminations,
connector indexing, and specific applications.
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black
gray
pink
dk blue
yellow
white
lt green
VOLTS
OIL
LAMP
LAMP
LAMP
TEMP
(1966)
cold
lamp
LAMP
tan
FUEL
LAMP
LAMP
purple/white
brown
gen lp
black
ground
ELECTRONIC
SPEEDOMETER
gray
CLOCK
BRAKE
SWITCH
ground
pink/white
lt green
lt blue
brake
lamp
or
dk blue
tan
orange
white
DOME/CTSY
LAMP
purple
rh turn hi beam lh turn
orange
GLOVE BOX
LAMP
orange
lt blue
tan
dk green
yellow
brown
lt green
TACH
dk green
black
ground
TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
dk blue
DIMMER
SWITCH
lt blue
white
brown
purple
dk green
yellow
black
yellow
DOOR JAMB
SWITCH
lt green
tan
yellow
tan
yellow
white
brown
orange
dk green
red
HEADLIGHT
SWITCH
red
pink
brown
pink
BACKUP SWITCH
HEATER LAMP
gray
pink
orange
dk blue
HORN
RELAY
6 WAY POWER
DISCONNECT
HEATER/AC
SWITCH
lt blue
dk blue
black
EMERG.
BRAKE
WIPER
SWITCH
tan
tan
brown
tan
purple
pink
red
orange
yellow
pink
NEUTRAL SAFETY
SWITCH
HEATER
RESISTOR
LIGHTER
orange
IGNITION
SWITCH
RADIO
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red
brown
purple
black
dk green
orange
white
red
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1965 thru 1967 Impala Classic Update Kit firewall modification template
This Classic Update Series kit is based on the 1968 and later GM bulkhead assembly which has a different mounting footprint than the earlier 1965 - 67 bulkhead connectors.
Therefore, it will be necessary to modify the firewall of the 1965 - 67 Chevy Fullsize cars to accept the 1968 and later design bulkhead. This template will be used for that purpose.
The white area should be cut out with a razor knife to define the area of material that needs to be removed from the existing bulkhead area. We suggest that this template be glued to
stiff cardboard or a thin piece of plastic or be applied directly to the cleaned firewall on the inside of the car then proceed as follows:
1. Position the template against the firewall aligning the top, bottom, and left hand edges of the template with the top, bottom, and left hand edges of the original bulkhead opening
hole in the firewall.
2. Trace the opening area onto the existing firewall bulkhead and cut out and remove the necessary material in that opening area.
3. Drill the two 0.125 holes for the new fusebox mounting screws.
4. Mount the fusebox assembly from the passenger compartment side, then check the fit into the new bulkhead firewall opening hole. It may be necessary to do some fine tuning on
the hole area with a file for an exact fit.
5. Attach the new fusebox assembly and dash harness to the firewall in the new bulkhead firewall opening using the enclosed fusebox retaining screws to complete the installation.
Top Of Firewall
Inside (Dash Side)
3.168
2.8125
Drill out with
a 0.125 bit
(2 13/16")
PRINT ON ADHESIVE
LABEL SHEET
3.168
2.6875
(2 11/16")
Drill out with
a 0.125 bit
Align along these three
factory opening edges
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accessory
connector
sheet 2
electric speedo ground
sheet 2
emergency
brake
switch
sheet 2
conn.
“A”
clock
sheet 3
instrument cluster connections
sheet 3
conn.
“B”
conn.
“C”
(electric speedo)
PACK
radio
sheet 3
heater
resistor
sheet 3
brake
switch
sheet 3
RH courtesy lamp
sheet 3
console connection
sheet 3
CON
branch 6
branch 2
branch 3
console courtesy
connection
sheet 3
branch 5
branch 4
A/C feed
branch 1
10A
cluster
ground
sheet 3
15A
lighter
sheet 3
15A
30A
10A
30A
10A
20A
20A
10A
30A
5A
rear body
sheet 2
headlight
switch
sheet 2
horn relay
sheet 2
30A
ACCY 1
30A
15A
10A
turn signal
switch
sheet 2
10A
10A
LH courtesy lamp
sheet 2
INSTALLING THE FUSE BOX
wiper
switch
sheets 3 & 4
ignition switch
sheets 3 & 4
neutral safety
switch
sheet 3
heater
lamp
sheet 3
heater switch
sheet 3
back up lamp
switch
sheet 3
glove box
sheet 3
Fuse Panel Installation Instructions
Following these simple instructions will guarantee a successful installation of your American Autowire fuse panel harness.
1. Study the diagram above to familiarize yourself with the dash harness.
2. Modify your firewall opening and install the fuse box .(See item #1 below left, and 92970304 template)
3. Install the fuse box.
4. Route the dash harness using the factory support straps.
5. Make all connections as shown on the following pages of this dash harness kit.
6. Once this harness is installed, continue to bag 'H', and install the rest of the kit (bags H,J,K,L,M).
mounting
screws A
dimmer switch
sheet 2
1965-68 Impala
NEW fuse box
mounting holes
DASH KIT
MODIFIED bulkhead
connector hole
1. Locate the new bulkhead pass thru hole in the driver side of the firewall. NOTE: If your car is a 1965-67 model, you will need
to modify the opening in the firewall by making it larger. See firewall template 92970304 to help with this operation.
2 .Mount the fuse box with the flasher can in the bottom right corner, as shown above.
3 .Using the two mounting screws A, attached the fuse panel to the firewall.
sheet 1
G
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sheet 3
console connection
CON
AMERICAN AUTOWIRE
7
LH COURTESY LAMP
8
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
P
M
L
F
A
sheet 2
P
N
M
L
K
J
black
gray
G H
lt blue
M
white
dk green
yellow
purple
brown
dk blue
lt blue
black
gray
pink/black
F
dk blue
L
B C D E
white
dk green
yellow
purple
brown
ORIGINAL TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH WIRING
A
Connect to the emergency brake switch. This is the ground circuit for the brake warning switch lamp.
Tan
Switched ground to warning lamp.
Use the provided connector that is plugged into the dash harness along with the loose terminals in the loose piece parts kit to connect power leads for the following:
Fuse
Rating
Dark Blue
FUEL
15 amp
Fused 12-volt IGNITION feed for fuel pump (may also be used to feed power to another ignition circuit).
Orange
BAT1
20 amp
Fused 12-volt BATTERY feed for power seats (may also be used to feed power to another battery circuit).
Red
BAT2
30 amp
Fused 12-volt BATTERY feed for power door locks (may also be used to feed power to another accessory circuit).
Pink
IGN1
20 amp
Fused 12-volt IGNITION feed for cruise control (may also be used to feed power to another ignition circuit).
Yellow
PWRWDO
30 amp
Fused 12-volt IGNITION feed for power windows (may also be used to feed power to another ignition circuit).
Tan
ACCY1
30 amp
Fused 12-volt ACCESSORY feed (may also be used to feed power to an accessory circuit.)
This connector will mate to the floor mounted dimmer switch (500042).
Yellow
12-volt feed into dimmer switch from H/L switch.
Light Green
12-volt feed out to high beam H/L.
Tan
12-volt feed out to low beam H/L.
This connector will mate with the connector from the Rear Body harness 510365, bag M.
Tan
Fuel tank sender lead.
Brown
Rear running lamp and tag lamp feed.
Yellow
LH turn / brake feed.
Dark Green
RH turn / brake feed.
Orange
Dome / courtesy lamp feed.
White
Dome / courtesy lamp ground.
Light Green
Back up lamp feed.
Light Blue
Third brake light.
Plug the horn relay (found in the fuse, relay, and flasher bag, 500707) into this connector.
Red
12-volt battery for relay.
Black
Relay ground circuit (from steering column).
Dark Green
Triggered 12-volts out to horn.
This connection will plug onto the new headlamp switch, 500332.
Red
Battery 12-volt input lead to switch for headlamps.
Orange
Battery fused 12-volt input lead to switch for park / tail output and dash lamp input.
Brown
Park/tail lamp output.
Yellow
12-volt output lead to dimmer switch for headlamps.
Dark Green
Dash lamp output to fuse panel
White
Dome / Courtesy ground.
Plug this connector into the mating LH courtesy lamp assembly from 500708, bag N.
Orange
12-volt battery fused feed.
White
Courtesy lamp switched ground.
The connector on this harness will mate directly to the 3 7/8” turn signal switch used by GM and many other aftermarket steering column manufacturers. If you are using a stock 1965-66 tilt column and turn signal switch,
an adapter has been provided for you. Install terminals M onto each wire from the adapter and plug those terminals into connector L as shown above right in “Diagram A”. If you are using any other stock 1965-68 column
and turn signal switch, cut the original connector off of your steering column turn signal switch and crimp terminals M onto each of those wires, then plug those terminals into connector L as shown above right in “Diagram
B”. If you are using an aftermarket column that utilizes the 4 1/4” column connection, removed the terminals from that connector or cut the connector off and crimp terminals M onto the wires from your switch, then plug
those terminals into connector L maintaining color continuity with the new switch.
White
12-volt feed from brake switch.
Dark Green
RH rear stop and turn.
Yellow
LH rear stop and turn.
Purple
12-volt ignition feed from turn signal flasher.
Brown
12-volt battery feed from hazard flasher.
Dark Blue
RH front turn.
Light Blue
LH front turn.
Black
Horn relay ground to horn switch.
Gray
Illumination for column PRNDL shift indicator (1965-67 only).
D
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
AMERICAN AUTOWIRE DASH
HARNESS CONNECTION
E
6
DIAGRAM ‘A’ - Stock 1965-66 Tilt Steering Columns
F
HORN RELAY
glove box
sheet 3
G
5
heater switch
sheet 3
H
REAR BODY
original black horn
wire from steering column
J
4
lt blue
K
DIMMER SWITCH
TURN SIGNAL
LH
SWITCH COURTESY
8
LIGHT
7
dk blue
L
3
heater
lamp
sheet 3
yellow
purple
blank
M
ACCESSORIES
HEADLIGHT
SWITCH
white
dark green
P N
2
D
EMERGENCY BRAKE
E
1
F
fuse box
G
3
6
H
DIMMER
SWITCH
REAR
BODY
4
HORN
RELAY
5
J
branch 1
K
lt blue
black
L
dk blue
A/C feed
M
M
console courtesy
connection
P N
branch 2
white
dk green
yellow
purple
brown
ORIGINAL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CONNECTION ADAPTER
L
DASH HARNESS CONNECTION
N
PACK
K
2
heater
resistor
sheet 3
brake
switch
sheet 3
J
conn.
“B”
radio
sheet 3
B C D E
EMERGENCY
BRAKE
1
SWITCH
clock
conn.
“C”
(electric speedo)
G H
ACCESSORIES
instrument cluster connections
sheet 3
conn.
“A”
DIAGRAM ‘B’ - Stock 196568 Steering Columns Except
1965-66 With Tilt Column.
NOTE: The brown wire is found on 1967 and
1968 steering columns only! The pink/black wire
is found on 1968 columns only and is not used.
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CLOCK
accessory
connector
sheet 2
ELECTRIC
SPEEDO
GROUND
emergency
brake
switch
sheet 2
25
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
10
conn.
conn.
“A”
“C”
(electric speedo)
conn.
“B”
PACK
9
RADIO
RH
COURTESY
LIGHT
HEATER
BRAKE LAMP
SWITCH
23
22
24
21
20
CON
branch 6
branch 2
CONSOLE
CONNECTION
branch 3
branch 4
CONSOLE
COURTESY
CONNECTION
branch 5
19
A/C
FEED
11
15
rear body
sheet 2
headlight
switch
sheet 2
horn relay
sheet 2
fuse box
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
turn signal
switch
sheet 2
LH courtesy lamp
sheet 2
26
WIPER
SWITCH
14
12
13
NEUTRAL BACK UP
SAFETY
SWITCH
SWITCH
IGNITION
SWITCH
LIGHTER
16
17
HEATER HEATER
SWITCH
LAMP
NOTE: For your information, there were 4 different windshield
wiper and washer configurations that Chevrolet used between
1965 and 1968 on all of the different Fullsize models. This new
dash kit, 510361, supplies all of the needed connectors ( see
the loose piece kit inside the 510361 dash harness kit) to
handle any of those applications just as your stock dash
harness did (see item 26 below on this page). Detailed photos
depicting how those connections get plugged in can be found
on sheet 4 of this instruction set. Connections to the various
different wiper motors that were used can be found in the
510363 engine harness instruction set on sheets 3 and 4.
18
GLOVE
BOX
ELECTRIC SPEEDO GROUND
Connect to the dash frame, steering column pedal saddle, or any other good known chassis ground. (DO NOT attach this together with item #11 from above. They may be grounded to the same
surface or area, just not under the same screw or bolt).
Black
Electric speedo ground.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISCONNECTS
These connectors will plug into the Instrument Cluster Harness, 510362 (65) or 510373 (66-68), bag H. Circuit identifications for this branch are described on those instruction sheets.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GROUND
Connect to the dash frame, steering column pedal saddle, or any other good known chassis ground. (DO NOT attach this together with item #9 from above. They may be grounded to the same
surface or area, just not under the same screw or bolt).
Black
Cluster and dash lamp grounds.
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH
Connect these wires to your neutral safety switch, to the console connection #20 if your car has an automatic console, or together if you are using a manual transmission without an NSS.
Purple
12-volt feed in from ignition switch.
Purple
Switched 12-volt feed out to starter solenoid.
BACK UP LAMP SWITCH
Connect these wires to your back up lamp switch or to the console connection #20 (light green only) if your car has an automatic console.
Light Green
12-volt feed out to back up lamps.
Pink
12-volt ignition feed into back up lamp switch.
IGNITION SWITCH
There are two different ignition switch configurations that were used between 1965 and 1968. See sheet 4 for detailed photos depicting the proper connections for the 65 thru 67 and 68 applications. The connectors
necessary to complete your particular application can be found in the loose piece kit bag contained in this dash harness, 500361. For the 65 thru 67 applications, this connection will plug onto the new ignition
switch, 500684. For the 68 application, you will need to re-use your original ignition switch, as it is a unique switch that utilizes very different mounting adapter that will not work well with the 500684 switch.
Red
12-volt battery feed.
Pink
12-volt ignition feed.
Brown
12-volt accessory feed.
Purple
12-volt starter feed to Neutral Safety Switch.
LIGHTER
Orange
12-volt fused battery feed to lighter.
HEATER CONTROL LAMP
Gray
Dash lamp feed.
HEATER SWITCH
Plug this connector onto your stock heater control switch.
Brown
12-volt fused switch feed for heat or A/C power (if using aftermarket A/C, use the short pigtail wire as the switched “ON” “OFF” feed wire to the aftermarket A/C harness.).
Yellow
To heater resistor.
Light Blue
To heater resistor.
Orange
To heater resistor and blower motor.
GLOVEBOX LAMP
Orange
12-volt fused battery feed for glovebox lamp.
CONSOLE COURTESY CONNECTION
This connector will plug into the console courtesy connection in the Console Extension Harness, 510366. Circuit identifications for this branch are described on those instruction sheets.
CONSOLE CONNECTION
This connector will plug into the main console connection in the Console Extension Harness, 510366. Circuit identifications for this branch are described on those instruction sheets.
RADIO
Tan
12-volt accessory power feed to radio (”ON” and “OFF”).
Yellow
12-volt fused battery feed for clock and memory.
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
Plug this connector onto your factory stop lamp switch.
Orange
12-volt fused battery feed to stop lamp switch.
White
12-volt out to turn signal switch.
Light Blue
12-volt out to third brake lamp.
HEATER RESISTOR
(Used on stock non A/C equipped cars only) Plug this connector onto the stock heater resistor located on the stock heater box inside the car under the dash.
RH COURTESY LAMP
Plug this connector into the mating RH courtesy lamp assembly from 500708, bag N.
Orange
12-volt battery fused feed.
White
Courtesy lamp switched ground.
CLOCK BATTERY
Yellow
Fused 12-volt battery feed for dash mounted clock.
WIPER CONNECTIONS
There are several wiper switch configurations that were used between 1965 and 1968. See sheet 4 for detailed photos depicting the proper connections for the 65 thru 68 applications. Any connectors necessary to
complete your particular application can be found in the loose piece kit bag contained in this dash harness, 500361.
WIPER HI SPEED GROUND
Light Blue
Ground for wiper motor high speed.
WIPER LO SPEED GROUND Black
Ground for wiper motor low speed.
WIPER - WASHER GROUND Dark Blue
Ground for washer pump solenoid.
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NOTE: On this page, you will find detailed photos depicting how to plug in your ignition switch and
wiper switch connector(s). They differ from application to application, and year to year, so please
pay close attention, and be sure that you are choosing the proper application for your car.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER ASSEMBLY PLUG-INS AND APPLICATIONS
1965 Single Speed without Washer
1965 Single Speed with Washer
1965-66 Two Speed with Washer
1967-68 Two Speed with Washer
IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY PLUG-INS AND APPLICATIONS
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1968 Ignition Switch
(Must re-use your original ignition switch)
510361
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*** These are special instructions for connecting your wiring system to a stock instrument cluster. ***
Classic Update Series
NOTE: If you are using after market gauges, follow the instructions included in the 92965220 Gauge Connection Kit along with the specific gauge
manufacturers instructions for connection of their gauges.
If you are using the stock gauges or warning lamps, refer to the diagrams on the following pages for your application. Use the enclosed parts and information
below for wire termination, gauge, and lamp connections. Connectors A, B, and C will plug into your dash harness at branch 3 as noted on the Dash Harness
instruction (510361, bag G) set. Connection C will only be used in the event that you are using an electric speedometer. NOTE: If you have a car with factory
gauges, the ammeter IS NOT supported in this kit. We suggest the use of a voltmeter as a better way to monitor your charging system.
CONNECTOR A
DK GREEN
(Water Temp)
LT GREEN
GRAY
BLACK
PINK
Install terminal A as shown on the following sheets, and plug into the circuit board connector E per your year and application.
NOTE: If your car is a 1966 with console gauges, this wire WILL NOT BE USED. Coil it up or remove it from connector A.
(No Printing)
This wire is used on 1966 warning lamp applications only. Plug this loose wire into connector A maintaining color continuity with
the mating connector on your dash harness, install terminal A as shown on sheet 2, and plug into the circuit board connector E.
(Dash Lights)
Install terminal A as shown on the following sheets, and plug into the circuit board connector E per your year and application.
(Ground)
Connect to the back of the instrument cluster housing.
(12v ignition)
Install terminal A as shown on the following sheets, and plug into the circuit board connector per your year and application.
NOTE: If you have a 1966 car with a factory tach, you will need double off of the circuit board connector terminal and route the remaining portion of the pink
wire over to the hard wired tach as it is not part of the circuit board connection. A wider circuit board terminal B has been provided for you to make this
connection possible. In addition, use one of the ring terminals in the 92965220 package to attach the other end of this pink wire to your tach.
CONNECTOR B
TAN
(Brake Warning Lamp)
DK BLUE
(Oil Pressure)
BROWN
(Alternator Ign)
WHITE
(Coil Tach)
DK BLUE
LT BLUE
LT GREEN
TAN
(Right Turn Indicator)
(Left Turn Indicator)
(Hi Beam Indicator)
(Gas Gauge)
CONNECTOR C
Install terminal A as shown on the following sheets, and plug into the circuit board connector E per your year and application.
This wire is used on warning lamp applications only and is stamped "OIL PRESSURE". Plug this loose wire into connector B
maintaining color continuity with the mating connector on your dash harness, install terminal A as shown on the following sheets,
and plug into the circuit board connector E per your year and application.
This wire is used on warning lamp applications only, is stamped "ALT-IGN", and is for your generator lamp. Plug this loose wire
into connector B maintaining color continuity with the mating connector on your dash harness, install terminal A as shown on the
following sheets, and plug into the circuit board connector E per your year and application.
If your car is equipped with a tach, plug this loose wire into connector B maintaining color continuity with the mating connector on
your dash harness, install terminal A as shown on the following sheets, and plug into the circuit board connector E per your year
and application (67-68 models). NOTE: If your car is a 1966 model, install terminal C and connector D as shown on sheets 2 and
3, and connect to the male blade on the tachometer.
Install terminal A as shown on the following sheets, and plug into the circuit board connector E per your year and application.
Install terminal A as shown on the following sheets, and plug into the circuit board connector E per your year and application.
Install terminal A as shown on the following sheets, and plug into the circuit board connector E per your year and application.
Install terminal A as shown on the following sheets, and plug into the circuit board connector E per your year and application.
This connector is used when using an aftermarket electronic speedometer only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when installing these wires. If you are
using the stock speedometer, then discard this connector. See page 8 for wire descriptions and typical connections.
A
B
C
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D
INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER KIT
1966 - 68 IMPALA
E
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lt blue (LH turn)
lt green (no printing)
dk green (temp)
tan (brake warning lamp)
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brown (alt ign)
lt green (hi beam)
6
FACTORY
TACH
5 4
3 2 1
1966 CHEVY ALL FULLSIZE
W/ WARNING LAMPS
CLUSTER CONNECTIONS
E
(optional)
7 8 9 10 11 12
D
dk blue (RH turn)
gray (dash lights)
C
dk blue (oil)
pink (12V ign)
tan (gas gauge)
A (or B on the pink wire
if using a factory tach)
to back of
cluster housing
(ground)
white
black
plug dk blue oil
wire in HERE
x
plug white tach
wire in HERE
(optional)
plug brown alt ign
wire in HERE
CONNECTOR B
sheet 2
All connectors are
depicted looking
into the open end of
the connectors,
NOT wire entry end.
plug lt green
wire in HERE
x
CONNECTOR A
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tan (brake warning lamp)
6
FACTORY
TACH
5 4
3 2 1
E
(optional)
7 8 9 10 11 12
D
dk blue (RH turn)
gray (dash lights)
C
1966 IMPALA SS or CAPRICE
W/ FACTORY CONSOLE GAUGES
CLUSTER CONNECTIONS
pink (12V ign)
tan (gas gauge)
A (or B on the pink wire
if using a factory tach)
to back of
cluster housing
(ground)
white
NOTE: This kit does not
suppport the use of the
factory ammeter. We suggest
the use of a voltmeter to
monitor your charging system
sheet 3
x
x
plug white tach
wire in HERE
(optional)
black
Coil this wire up as it
will not be used.
x
Classic Update Series
lt green (hi beam)
All connectors are
depicted looking
into the open end of
the connectors,
NOT wire entry end.
NOTE: If your car is equipped with factory console
gauges, the wiring of those console gauges can be
found in the console wiring kit, 510366.
xx
CONNECTOR A
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dk blue (RH turn)
gray (dash lights)
dk blue (oil)
brown (alt ign)
6
5 4
3 2 1
1967 CHEVY ALL FULLSIZE
W/ WARNING LAMPS
CLUSTER CONNECTIONS
E
7 8 9 10 11 12
lt green (hi beam)
lt blue (LH turn)
tan (brake warning lamp)
pink (12V ign)
tan (gas gauge)
dk green (temp)
A
to back of
cluster housing
(ground)
black
plug dk blue oil
wire in HERE
x
x
plug brown alt ign
wire in HERE
CONNECTOR B
sheet 4
All connectors are
depicted looking
into the open end of
the connectors,
NOT wire entry end.
xx
CONNECTOR A
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gray (dash lights)
6
5 4
3 2 1
1967 CHEVY ALL FULLSIZE
W/ FACTORY IN DASH GAUGES
CLUSTER CONNECTIONS
E
7 8 9 10 11 12
lt green (hi beam)
tan (gas gauge)
white (tach)
dk blue (RH turn)
lt blue (LH turn)
tan (brake warning lamp)
A
to back of
cluster housing
(ground)
NOTE: This kit does not
suppport the use of the
factory ammeter. We suggest
the use of a voltmeter to
monitor your charging system
black
plug white tach
wire in HERE
x
x
x
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dk green (temp)
pink (12V ign)
sheet 5
All connectors are
depicted looking
into the open end of
the connectors,
NOT wire entry end.
xx
CONNECTOR A
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pink (12V ign)
dk green (temp)
lt green (hi beam)
brown (alt ign)
6
5 4
3 2 1
1968 CHEVY ALL FULLSIZE
W/ WARNING LAMPS
CLUSTER CONNECTIONS
E
7 8 9 10 11 12
dk blue (oil)
dk blue (RH turn)
lt blue (LH turn)
tan (gas gauge)
gray (dash lights)
A
to back of
cluster housing
(ground)
black
plug dk blue oil
wire in HERE
x
x
plug brown alt ign
wire in HERE
CONNECTOR B
sheet 6
All connectors are
depicted looking
into the open end of
the connectors,
NOT wire entry end.
xx
CONNECTOR A
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gray (dash lights)
6
5 4
3 2 1
1968 CHEVY ALL FULLSIZE
W/ FACTORY IN DASH GAUGES
CLUSTER CONNECTIONS
E
7 8 9 10 11 12
tan (gas gauge)
dk green (temp)
lt blue (LH turn)
pink (12V ign)
white (tach)
A
to back of
cluster housing
(ground)
NOTE: This kit does not
suppport the use of the
factory ammeter. We suggest
the use of a voltmeter to
monitor your charging system
black
plug white tach
wire in HERE
x
x
sheet 7
x
Classic Update Series
lt green (hi beam)
tan (brake warning lamp)
dk blue (RH turn)
All connectors are
depicted looking
into the open end of
the connectors,
NOT wire entry end.
xx
CONNECTOR A
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TYPICAL ELECTRIC
SPEEDO CONNECTIONS
Yellow
VSS Ground
Connect to VSS “-” on speedometer.
Purple
VSS Pulse
Connect to VSS input on speedometer.
Purple/White VSS Power
black/
white
pink/
white
purple
purple/
white
yellow
yellow
A B C D E F
Below are some general instructions for hooking up an electric speedometer.
This connector and these instructions will ONLY be used in the event that
you are utilizing an aftermarket electric speedometer. If your car does NOT
have an electric speedometer, this connection will NOT be used and should
not be plugged onto your dash harness. It is best to consult the speedometer
manufacturer’s instructions if you have any questions.
Connect to 12V power on speedometer.
Black/White Speedo Ground Connect to ground on speedometer.
Pink/White
sheet 8
Speedo Power
Connect to 12v power on speedometer.
NOTE: This wire will double onto the same
stud as the purple/white VSS power wire
from above.
All connectors are
depicted looking
into the open end of
the connectors,
NOT wire entry end.
x
CONNECTOR C
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On the next 12 pages, you will find several detailed specialized instructions that will help you install a stock
automatic or 4 speed console assembly into your 1965-68 Impala SS or Caprice using this harness kit along
with our dash harness kit, P/N 510361, from our 510360 1965 Impala, or our 510372 1966-68 Impala Classic
Update wiring kits. Please look at the top of each page and find the correct application for your car. Most all
are unique and each installation application is clearly spelled out along with a visual diagram of all of the
connections. Some are a bit more complicated than others, so please read everything applicable to your car
very carefully before starting this part of the installation. Any of the necessary terminals and connectors
needed to complete the installation of each of the many different applications has been included in this kit.
They are all shown below and on the individual installation pages. Nothing more will be needed.
A
B
(smaller wings)
X
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
P
Q
R
S
T
U
(single)
(double)
V
W
(larger wings)
Y
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1965 CONSOLE CONNECTIONS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION
sheet 2
All connectors are depicted
looking into the open end of the
connectors, NOT wire entry end
pink
Attach to
floor
ground
This connection is only used
for the clock power feed
connections on a 65 SS car
black
H
D
G
yellow
510361 MAIN
DASH HARNESS
44.0
24.0
gray
A
purple
Connect these NSS and
solenoid wires together
F
2 places
pink
lt green
to back up
lamp switch
B
orange
This connection is used for the
console courtesy and clock lamp
connections on a 65 SS car
E
3 places
white
Console clock
connections
C
Rear courtesy
lamp connections
1. At branch number 6 of the main dash harness instruction set, 510361, locate items number 19 & 20. There is a 3-way connector containing
orange, white, and gray wires (this is your console courtesy and illumination connection) and a 6-way connector containing yellow, pink, and
dark green wires (this is your clock power feed connection). Locate the two heavy gauge purple wires at branch 4. These wires are your
neutral safety switch wires, and they must be connected together so that the car will start. Locate the pink and light green wires at branch 4.
Connect these wires to the factory back up lamp switch so that your back up lamps will operate.
2. Crimp terminal E onto the loose gray “dash lights” wire from this kit, then plug it into the loose 3-way connector A of this new “console courtesy
extension harness (510366)” maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the other end of this gray wire down to the clock area,
trim to length, slide lamp socket B onto the wire, then crimp rivet C onto the wire.
3. Snap the orange (12v fused battery) and white (courtesy ground) wires with the courtesy lamp bulb terminals installed on them into the console
body, route the loose ends of those wires back up to the main console courtesy 3-way connector area (containing orange, white, and gray
wires) on the dash harness and trim to length. Install terminals E on these 2 wires and then plug them into the 3-way connector A from step 2
above maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Snap your original courtesy lamp bulb into the 2 terminals that you just installed into
the console body.
4. Plug the loose yellow (clock battery) wire from this kit into the 6-way connector D of this new “console extension harness, 510366” maintaining
color continuity with the dash harness. Route the other end of this yellow wire down to the clock, trim to length, install terminal G and plug this
wire into connector F as shown above on this instruction set. This is your clock power connection.
5. Route the black (ground) wire to the clock power connection from step 4 above, install terminal G and plug it into the open cavity of connector F
as shown above. Route the opposite end of this wire to the “floor ground” eyelet location on the forward console floor mounting bracket (just as
original the was done), trim to length, install ring terminal H on this black wire, then attach it to the “floor ground” location to complete the main
ground for this harness. Plug the completed connector F onto the clock assembly.
6. Plug connectors A and D from this console kit onto the mating connectors at the dash harness to complete the console harness connection.
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J
All connectors are depicted
looking into the open end of the
connectors, NOT wire entry end
510361 MAIN
DASH HARNESS
2 places
J
purple
D
lt green
NOTE: The pink wire from this location will
not be used. Coil it up and cap it as it is hot
with the key in the on postion. Route these
NSS, solenoid, and back up lamp wires to
the 6 way console connector at the end of
the 510361 dash harness as shown above.
2 places
K
2 places
NSS switch
connections
pink
G
2 places
yellow
G
F
purple
lt green
P
E
44.0
24.0
pink
This connection is used for the
clock power feed, back up, and
NSS connections on a 65 SS car
2 places
A
This connection is used for the
console courtesy and clock lamp
connections on a 65 SS car
K
Back up lamp
connections
N
black
Attach to
floor
ground
L
M
C
PRNDL lamp
connection
J
black
H
Console clock
connections
F
G
gray
E
2 places
white
1. At branch number 6 of the main dash harness instruction set, 510361, locate items number 19 & 20. There is a 3-way connector containing orange,
white, and gray wires (this is your console courtesy and illumination connection) and a 6-way connector containing yellow, pink, an dark green wires (this
is your clock power feed, neutral safety, and back up lamp switch connection). Take the 2 heavy gauge purple wires from branch 4 on the dash harness,
route them down to the 6-way connector, install terminals J, and plug them into the 6-way connector as shown above. They can install into either of the 2
cavities shown, as no indexing is required. Take the light green wire from branch 4 on the dash harness, route it down to the 6-way connector, install
terminal G, and plug it into the empty cavity on the 6-way connector as shown above. The pink wire at branch 4 will not be used and must be coiled up
and capped, as it is hot when the key is in the “ON” position.
orange
B
C
Rear courtesy
lamp connections
2. Take the loose gray “dash lights” wire from this kit and cut it in half. Double these wires together, install terminal K (solder this connection), and plug
those wires into the loose 3-way connector A of this new “console courtesy extension harness (510366)” maintaining color continuity with the dash
harness. Route one of the gray wires down to the clock area, trim to length, slide lamp socket B onto the wire, then crimp on rivet C. Route the other
gray wire down to the “PRNDL” transmission indicator area, trim to length, install lamp socket M, spring L, then crimp rivet C onto the wire.
3. Snap the orange (12v fused battery) and white (courtesy ground) wires with the courtesy lamp bulb terminals installed on them into the console body,
route the loose ends of those wires back up to the main console courtesy 3-way connector area (containing orange, white, and gray wires) on the dash
harness and trim to length. Install terminals E on these 2 wires and then plug them into the 3-way connector A from step 2 above maintaining color
continuity with the dash harness. Snap your original courtesy lamp bulb into the 2 terminals that you just installed into the console body.
4. Plug the loose yellow (clock battery) wire from this kit into the 6-way connector D of this new “console extension harness, 510366” maintaining color
continuity with the dash harness. Route the other end of this yellow wire down to the clock, trim to length, install terminal G and plug this wire into
connector F as shown above on this instruction set. This is your clock power connection.
5. Take the loose black “ground” wire from this kit and cut it in half. Double these wires together, install terminal J, and plug those wires into the open cavity
of the clock power connector F from step 4 above. Route the opposite end of one of the black wires to the “floor ground” eyelet location on the forward
console floor mounting bracket (just as original the was done), trim to length, install ring terminal H on this black wire, then attach it to the “floor ground”
location to complete the main ground for this harness. Plug the completed connector F onto the clock assembly. Route the opposite end of the remaining
black wire down to the “PRNDL” transmission indicator area, trim to length, install terminal N, and plug this wire into the open cavity on the side of lamp
socket M.
6. Take the two loose purple wires from this console kit and plug them into connector D of this new “console extension harness, 510366” maintaining color
and function continuity (NSS and Solenoid) with the dash harness. Route the loose ends of these wires down to your console shifter, trim to length, crimp
on terminals J, and plug them into connector F. Plug the completed assembly onto the neutral safety location of your neutral safety and back up lamp
switch assembly.
7. Take the loose light green (back up) wire from this console kit and plug them into connector D of this new “console extension harness, 510366”
maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of this wire down to your console shifter, trim to length, crimp on terminal G, and
plug it into connector P.
8. Take the loose pink (12v ign) wire from this console kit, install terminal E, and plug it into connector D of this new “console extension harness, 510366”
maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of this wire down to your console shifter, trim to length, crimp on terminal G, and
plug it into the empty cavity of connector P (with the lt green wire). Plug the completed assembly onto the back up location on your neutral safety and
back up lamp switch assembly.
9. Plug connectors A and D from this console kit onto the mating connectors at the dash harness to complete the console harness connection.
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1966 CONSOLE CONNECTIONS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY
This connection is not used
for this application
All connectors are depicted
looking into the open end of the
connectors, NOT wire entry end
510361 MAIN
DASH HARNESS
44.0
24.0
purple
Connect these NSS and
solenoid wires together
This cavity will not
be used and
should be blank
pink
lt green
to back up
lamp switch
Attach to
floor
ground
A
This connection is used for the rear
console courtesy light and console
glovebox lamp switch connections
on a 1966 SS or Caprice
H
S
Console glovebox
switch connections
orange
E
E
black
J
R
orange
white
2 places
Rear courtesy
lamp connections
1. At branch number 6 of the main dash harness instruction set, 510361, locate items number 19 & 20. There is a 3-way connector containing
orange, white, and gray wires (this is your console courtesy and console box switch connection) and a six way connector containing yellow,
pink, and dark green wires (NOTE: this connection will NOT BE USED in this application). Locate the two heavy gauge purple wires at branch
4. These wires are your neutral safety switch wires, and they must be connected together so that the car will start. Locate the pink and light
green wires at branch 4. Connect these wires to the factory back up lamp switch so that your back up lamps will operate.
2. Snap the orange (12v fused battery) and white (courtesy ground) wires with the courtesy lamp bulb terminals installed on them into the console
body. Route the loose end of the white wire back up to the main console courtesy 3-way connector area (containing orange, white, and gray
wires) on the dash harness and trim to length. Install terminal E on this white wire and then plug it into the 3-way connector A maintaining color
continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of the orange wire over to the console glovebox switch area, trim to length, double it with
the cutoff portion, install terminal J, and plug it into connector R as shown above. Route the loose end of the orange wire back up to the main
console courtesy 3-way connector area (containing orange, white, and gray wires) on the dash harness and trim to length. Install terminal E on
this orange wire and then plug it into the 3-way connector A maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Snap your original courtesy
lamp bulb into the 2 terminals that you just installed into the console body.
3. Route the black (ground) wire over to the console glovebox switch area, install terminal E, and plug it into connector S as shown above. Route
the opposite end of this wire to the “floor ground” eyelet location on the forward console floor mounting bracket (just as original the was done),
trim to length, install ring terminal H on this black wire, then attach it to the “floor ground” location to complete the main ground for this harness.
4. Plug connector A from this console kit onto the mating connector at the dash harness to complete the console harness connection.
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G
This connection is used for the
temp gauge and optional clock
power feed connections.
All connectors are depicted
looking into the open end of the
connectors, NOT wire entry end
A
purple
pink
lt green
Connect these NSS and
solenoid wires together
Console clock
connection
(optional)
G
2 places
to back up
lamp switch
in-line splice
E
2 places
B
gray
Attach to
floor
ground
black
Q
E
3 places
white
H
E
black
orange
This connection is used for the rear
console courtesy light and console
glovebox lamp switch connections
on a 1966 SS or Caprice
Gauge
housing
illumination
lamps
T
gray
pink
44.0
Temp gauge
connection
dk green
D
510361 MAIN
DASH HARNESS
24.0
yellow
R
orange
S
C
6 places
Attach to back of
gauge cluster
Console glovebox
switch connections
J
1. At branch number 6 of the main dash harness instruction set, 510361, locate items number 19 & 20. There is a 3-way connector containing orange, white, and gray
wires (this is your console courtesy and illumination connection) and a 6-way connector containing yellow, pink, and dark green wires (this is your gauge and clock
power feed connection). Locate the two heavy gauge purple wires at branch 4. These wires are your neutral safety switch wires, and they must be connected
together so that the car will start. Locate the pink and light green wires at branch 4. Connect these wires to the factory back up lamp switch so that your back up
lamps will operate.
2. NOTE: It will be necessary to do an in-line splice to accommodate the (6) gauge housing illumination lamps. Crimp terminal E onto the loose gray “dash lights” wire
from this kit, then plug it into the loose 3-way connector A of this new “console courtesy extension harness (510366)” maintaining color continuity with the dash
harness. Route the other end of this gray wire to the console gauge housing area and trim to length. Take the remaining portion of this gray wire and make six, 6 to
8-inch pigtail wires. Crimp rivet C onto each of the six pigtail wires, then slide one lamp socket B onto each of the six wires. Splice the six completed pigtail wires
with the lamp sockets on them to the main lead wire that you had already plugged into the 3-way connector A. It is recommended that the splice joint should be
soldered. Be sure to insulate the spliced joint with shrink tubing or by some other means.
R
Rear courtesy
lamp connections
NOTE: Your new AAW kit DOES
NOT support the use of a factory
ammeter. AAW suggests the use
of a voltmeter as a better way of
monitoring your charging system.
3. Snap the orange (12v fused battery) and white (courtesy ground) wires with the courtesy lamp bulb terminals installed on them into the console body. Route the
loose end of the white wire back up to the main console courtesy 3-way connector area (containing orange, white, and gray wires) on the dash harness and trim to
length. Install terminal E on this white wire and then plug it into the 3-way connector A maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of the
orange wire over to the console glovebox switch area, trim to length, double it with the cutoff portion, install terminal J, and plug it into connector R as shown above.
Route the loose end of the orange wire back up to the main console courtesy 3-way connector area (containing orange, white, and gray wires) on the dash harness
and trim to length. Install terminal E on this orange wire and then plug it into the 3-way connector A maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Snap your
original courtesy lamp bulb into the 2 terminals that you just installed into the console body.
4. If your car is equipped with the rare console clock in the upper RH quadrant, plug the loose yellow (clock battery) wire from this kit into the 6-way connector D of this
new “console extension harness, 510366” maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the other end of this yellow wire over to the clock, trim to
length, install terminal G and plug this wire into connector R as shown above on this instruction set. This is your clock power connection.
5. Route the black (ground) wire over to the console glovebox switch area, install terminal E, and plug it into connector S as shown above. Route the opposite end of
this wire to the “floor ground” eyelet location on the forward console floor mounting bracket (just as original the was done), trim to length, double it with the cutoff
portion and install ring terminal Q. Route the remaining portion of this black wire up to the back of the console gauge cluster, trim to length, install terminal H and
attach it to the back of the console gauge cluster. Once completed, attach double wires with terminal Q crimped on them to the “floor ground” location to complete
the main ground for this harness.
6. Take the loose dark green (temp) and pink (fused 12v ign) wires from this console kit, install terminals E, and plug them into connector D of this new “console
extension harness, 510366” maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose ends of these wires over to the console temperature gauge area,
trim to length, crimp on terminals G, and plug them into connector T as shown above. Plug the completed assembly onto your temperature gauge.
7. Plug connectors A and D from this console kit onto the mating connectors at the dash harness to complete the console harness connection.
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J
All connectors are depicted
looking into the open end of the
connectors, NOT wire entry end
510361 MAIN
DASH HARNESS
24.0
2 places
J
This connection is used for the
back up, and NSS connections on
a 66 SS or Caprice
D
lt green
K
pink
NOTE: The pink wire from this location will
not be used. Coil it up and cap it as it is hot
with the key in the on postion. Route these
NSS, solenoid, and back up lamp wires to
the 6 way console connector at the end of
the 510361 dash harness as shown above.
2 places
E
A
K
This connection is used for the rear
E
console courtesy light and console
glovebox lamp switch connections 2 places
on a 1966 SS or Caprice
P
L
N
gray
2 places
44.0
Back up lamp
connections
pink
2 places
lt green
G
NSS switch
connections
purple
G
purple
F
2 places
L
gray
Attach to
floor
ground
black
E
H
N
S
M
C
J
orange
R
1. At branch number 6 of the main dash harness instruction set, 510361, locate items number 19 & 20. There is a 3-way connector containing orange, white, and gray
wires (this is your console courtesy and illumination connection) and a 6-way connector containing yellow, pink, and dark green wires (this is your neutral safety,
and back up lamp switch connection). Take the 2 heavy gauge purple wires from branch 4 on the dash harness, route them down to the 6-way connector, install
terminals J, and plug them into the 6-way connector as shown above. They can install into either of the 2 cavities shown, as no indexing is required. Take the light
green wire from branch 4 on the dash harness, route it down to the 6-way connector, install terminal G, and plug it into the empty cavity on the 6-way connector as
shown above. The pink wire at branch 4 will not be used and must be coiled up and capped, as it is hot when the key is in the “ON” position.
2. Take the loose gray “dash lights” wire from this kit and cut it in half. Double these wires together, install terminal K, and plug those wires into the loose 3-way
connector A of this new “console courtesy extension harness (510366)” maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route each of the gray wires down to the
“PRNDL” transmission indicator area, trim to length, install lamp socket M and spring L on each of the wires, then crimp rivet C onto each of the wires.
3. Snap the orange (12v fused battery) and white (courtesy ground) wires with the courtesy lamp bulb terminals installed on them into the console body. Route the
loose end of the white wire back up to the main console courtesy 3-way connector area (containing orange, white, and gray wires) on the dash harness and trim to
length. Install terminal E on this white wire and then plug it into the 3-way connector A maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of the
orange wire over to the console glovebox switch area, trim to length, double it with the cutoff portion, install terminal J, and plug it into connector R as shown above.
Route the loose end of the orange wire back up to the main console courtesy 3-way connector area (containing orange, white, and gray wires) on the dash harness
and trim to length. Install terminal E on this orange wire and then plug it into the 3-way connector A maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Snap your
original courtesy lamp bulb into the 2 terminals that you just installed into the console body.
PRNDL lamp
connections
Console glovebox
switch connections
orange
white
C
M
Rear courtesy
lamp connections
Alternative black
wire assembly
procedure
black
Q
K
N
M
N
S
M
4. NOTE: There are 2 options on the black (ground) wires. Option one (shown above) involves doing an in-line splice. Option two (shown at the right) involves doing a
daisy-chain style connection.
Option 1: Take the loose black “ground” wire from this kit and cut (2) 20-inch wires and a 10-inch wire from it. Take one of the 20-inch wires and the 10-inch wire and
install terminal N. Take the other 20-inch wire and install terminal E and plug that wire into connector S. Take the remaining portion of the black (ground) wire, cut a
60-inch piece from it, and install ring terminal H on one end. Take the loose end of the long wire with the ring terminal and splice it to the other 3 wires. We
recommend that the splice joint should be soldered. Be sure to insulate the spliced joint with shrink tubing or by some other means. Plug the two terminals N into
the open cavity on each of the side of lamp sockets M as shown above. When you have completed the building of your console harness, attach the ring terminal to
the “floor ground” location to complete the main ground for this harness.
Option 2: Take the loose black “ground” wire from this kit and install terminal N on it. Measure out 65-inches and cut the wire. Double that wire together with the
remaining portion and install ring terminal Q (solder this connection). From the ring terminal, measure out 77-inches and cut the wire. Double that wire together with
the remaining portion, install terminal K (solder this connection), and plug these wires into connector S. From the end of connector S, measure out 12-inches, cut
the wire, and install terminal N. Plug the two terminals N into the open cavity on the side of lamp sockets M as shown to the right. When you have completed the
building of your console harness, attach the ring terminal to the “floor ground” location to complete the main ground for this harness.
5. Take the two loose purple wires from this console kit and plug them into connector D of this new “console extension harness, 510366” maintaining color and
function continuity (NSS and Solenoid) with the dash harness. Route the loose ends of these wires down to your console shifter, trim to length, crimp on terminals
J, and plug them into connector F. Plug the completed assembly onto the neutral safety location of the neutral safety and back up lamp switch assembly.
6. Take the loose light green (back up) wire from this console kit and plug it into connector D of this new “console extension harness, 510366” maintaining color
continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of this wire down to your console shifter, trim to length, crimp on terminal G, and plug it into connector P.
7. Take the loose pink (12v ign) wire from this console kit, install terminal E, and plug it into connector D of this new “console extension harness, 510366”
maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of this wire down to your console shifter, trim to length, crimp on terminal G, and
plug it into the empty cavity of connector P (with the lt green wire). Plug the completed assembly onto the back up location on your neutral safety and
back up lamp switch assembly.
sheet 6
8. Plug connectors A and D from this console kit onto the mating connectors at the dash harness to complete the console harness connection.
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Temp gauge
connection
Classic Update Series
pink
sheet 7
G
yellow
R
dk green
Console clock
connection
(optional)
G
2 places
T
purple
All connectors are depicted
looking into the open end of the
connectors, NOT wire entry end
2 places
510361 MAIN
DASH HARNESS
purple
24.0
J
This connection is used for the
temp gauge, clock power feed,
back up, and NSS connections on
a 66 SS or Caprice
D
J
F
2 places
NSS switch
connections
P
G
2 places
lt green
K
Back up lamp
connections
pink
Gauge
housing
illumination
lamps
3 places
gray
in-line splice
lt green
44.0
pink
G
gray
E
2 (or 3) places
(clock optional)
A
NOTE: The pink wire from this location will
not be used. Coil it up and cap it as it is hot
with the key in the on postion. Route these
NSS, solenoid, and back up lamp wires to
the 6 way console connector at the end of
the 510361 dash harness as shown above.
B
This connection is used for the rear
E
console courtesy light and console
glovebox lamp switch connections 3 places
on a 1966 SS or Caprice
NOTE: Your new AAW kit DOES
NOT support the use of a factory
ammeter. AAW suggests the use
of a voltmeter as a better way of
monitoring your charging system.
Attach to back
of gauge cluster
H
Attach to
floor
ground
H
black
N
L
C
M
L
in-line splice
orange
E
N
S
C
6 places
M
PRNDL lamp
connections
C
Console glovebox
switch connections
white
orange
NOTE: This particular application is very involved and somewhat time consuming. Please take the time to read through
the assembly directions on pages 7 and 8 thoroughly before attempting to assemble this kit. It will be necessary to do
an in-line splice for the gray and black wires due to the number of connections that must be made for these circuits. We
suggest that the splices should be crimped and soldered, and the splice insulated with shrink tubing or by other means.
1. At branch number 6 of the main dash harness instruction set, 510361, locate items number 19 & 20 . There is a 3-way connector containing orange, white, and
gray wires (this is your console courtesy and illumination connection) and a six way connector containing yellow, pink, and dark green wires (these are your temp
gauge, clock power feed, neutral safety, and back up lamp switch connections). Take the 2 heavy gauge purple wires from branch 4 on the dash harness, route
them down to the 6-way connector, install terminals J, and plug them into the 6-way connector as shown above. They can install into either of the 2 cavities shown,
as no indexing is required. Take the light green wire from branch 4 on the dash harness, route it down to the 6-way connector, install terminal G, and plug it into the
empty cavity on the 6-way connector as shown above. The pink wire at branch 4 will not be used and must be coiled up and capped, as it is hot when the key is in
the “ON” position.
2. NOTE: It will be necessary to do an in-line splice to accommodate the six gauge housing and the two PRNDL transmission selector illumination lamps.
Crimp terminal E onto the loose gray “dash lights” wire from this kit, then plug it into the loose 3-way connector A of this new “console courtesy extension
harness (510366)” maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the other end of this gray wire to the console gauge housing area and trim to length.
Take the remaining portion of this gray wire and make six, 6 to 8 inch pigtail wires to accommodate the gauge housing illumination lamps. Crimp rivet C onto each of
the six pigtail wires, then slide one lamp socket B onto each of the six wires. Next, take the remaining portion of the gray wire and cut a 36-inch pigtail wire and a
48-inch pigtail wire to accommodate the two PRNDL transmission selector illumination lamps. Crimp rivet C onto each of the two pigtail wires, slide one lamp socket
M and then one lamp socket spring L onto each of the two wires. Splice the eight completed pigtail wires with the lamp sockets on them to the main lead wire that
you had already plugged into the 3-way connector A. It is recommended that the splice joint should be soldered. Be sure to insulate the spliced joint with shrink
tubing or by some other means as well.
continued on sheet 8
J
R
Rear courtesy
lamp connections
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sheet 8
continued from sheet 7
3. Snap the orange (12v fused battery) and white (courtesy ground) wires with the courtesy lamp bulb terminals installed on them into the console body. Route the
loose end of the white wire back up to the main console courtesy 3-way connector area (containing orange, white, and gray wires) on the dash harness and trim to
length. Install terminal E on this white wire and then plug it into the 3-way connector A maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of the
orange wire over to the console glovebox switch area, trim to length, double it with the cutoff portion, install terminal J, and plug it into connector R as shown on
sheet 7. Route the loose end of the orange wire back up to the main console courtesy 3-way connector area (containing orange, white, and gray wires) on the dash
harness and trim to length. Install terminal E on this orange wire and then plug it into the 3-way connector A maintaining color continuity with the dash harness.
Snap your original courtesy lamp bulb into the 2 terminals that you just installed into the console body.
4. If your car is equipped with the rare console clock in the upper RH quadrant, plug the loose yellow (clock battery) wire from this kit into the 6-way connector D of this
new “console extension harness, 510366” maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the other end of this yellow wire over to the clock, trim to
length, install terminal G and plug this wire into connector R as shown above on this instruction set. This is your clock power connection.
5. NOTE: It will be necessary to do an in-line splice to accommodate console glovebox lamp switch ground connection, the console gauge cluster ground connection
and the two PRNDL transmission selector illumination lamp grounds.
Take the loose black “ground” wire from this kit and cut (2) 20-inch wires and a 10-inch wire from it. Take one of the 20-inch wires and the 10-inch wire and
install terminal N. Take the other 20-inch wire and install terminal E and plug that wire into connector S. Take the remaining portion of the black (ground) wire, cut a
16 inch piece from it, and install ring terminal H on one end. Take the remaining portion of the black (ground) wire, cut a 24 inch piece from it, and install ring
terminal H on one end. Take the loose ends of the (2) wires with the ring terminals installed on them and splice them to the other 3 wires. We recommend that the
splice joint should be soldered. Be sure to insulate the spliced joint with shrink tubing or by some other means. Plug the two terminals N into the open cavity on the
side of each of the two lamp sockets M as shown above. Route the longer wire with the ring terminal on it up to the console gauge cluster and attach it to the back
of the cluster. Attach the shorter wire with the ring terminal on it to the “floor ground” location to complete the main ground for this harness.
6. Take the two loose purple wires from this console kit, install terminals K on each wire, and plug them into connector D of this new “console extension harness,
510366” maintaining color and function continuity (NSS and Solenoid) with the dash harness. Route the loose ends of these wires down to your console shifter,
trim to length, crimp on terminals J, and plug them into connector F. Plug the completed assembly onto the “neutral safety” location of your neutral safety/back up
lamp switch assembly inside the console.
7. Take the loose light green (back up) wire from this console kit, install terminal E, and plug it into connector D of this new “console extension harness, 510366”
maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of this wire down to your console shifter, trim to length, crimp on terminal G, and plug it into
connector P as shown on page 7.
8. Take the loose dark green (temp) wire from this console kit, install terminal E, and plug it into connector D of this new “console extension harness, 510366”
maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of this wire over to the console temperature gauge area, trim to length, crimp on terminal G,
and plug it into connector T as shown on page 7.
9. Take the loose pink (12v ign) wire from this kit and cut it in half. Double these wires together, install terminal K, and plug those wires into connector D of this new
“console extension harness (510366)” maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of one of the pink wires down to your console shifter,
trim to length, crimp on terminal G, and plug it into connector P (with the lt green wire from step 7) as shown on page 7. Route the loose end of the other pink wire
over to the console temperature gauge area, trim to length, crimp on terminal G, and plug it into connector T (with the dk green wire from step 8) as shown on page.
Plug the completed connector P onto the “back up” location of your neutral safety/back up switch assembly inside the console. Plug the completed connector T onto
your temperature gauge assembly in the console gauge cluster.
10. Plug connectors A and D from this console kit onto the mating connectors at the dash harness to complete the console harness connection.
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This connection is not used
for this application
All connectors are depicted
looking into the open end of the
connectors, NOT wire entry end
510361 MAIN
DASH HARNESS
44.0
24.0
purple
Connect these NSS and
solenoid wires together
This cavity will not
be used and
should be blank
pink
lt green
Attach to
floor
ground
A
U
black
E
Console glovebox
switch connections
J
orange
S
R
orange
to back up
lamp switch
This connection is used for the rear
E
console courtesy light and console 2 places
glovebox lamp switch connections
on a 1967-68 SS or Caprice
white
Rear courtesy
lamp connections
1. At branch number 6 of the main dash harness instruction set, 510361, locate items number 19 & 20. There is a 3-way connector containing
orange, white, and gray wires (this is your console courtesy and console box switch connection) and a six way connector containing yellow,
pink, and dark green wires (NOTE: this connection will NOT BE USED in this application). Locate the two heavy gauge purple wires at branch
4. These wires are your neutral safety switch wires, and they must be connected together so that the car will start. Locate the pink and light
green wires at branch 4. Connect these wires to the factory back up lamp switch so that your back up lamps will operate.
2. Snap the orange (12v fused battery) and white (courtesy ground) wires with the courtesy lamp bulb terminals installed on them into the console
body. Route the loose end of the white wire back up to the main console courtesy 3-way connector area (containing orange, white, and gray
wires) on the dash harness and trim to length. Install terminal E on this white wire and then plug it into the 3-way connector A maintaining color
continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of the orange wire over to the console glovebox switch area, trim to length, double it with
the cutoff portion, install terminal J, and plug it into connector R as shown above. Route the loose end of the orange wire back up to the main
console courtesy 3-way connector area (containing orange, white, and gray wires) on the dash harness and trim to length. Install terminal E on
this orange wire and then plug it into the 3-way connector A maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Snap your original courtesy
lamp bulb into the 2 terminals that you just installed into the console body.
3. Route the black (ground) wire over to the console glovebox switch area, install terminal E, and plug it into connector S as shown above. Route
the opposite end of this wire to the “floor ground” location on the forward console floor mounting bracket (just as original the was done), trim to
length, install terminal U on this black wire, then slide it onto the “floor ground” location to complete the main ground for this harness.
4. Plug connector A from this console kit onto the mating connector at the dash harness to complete the console harness connection.
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1967 CONSOLE CONNECTIONS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Classic Update Series
J
All connectors are depicted
looking into the open end of the
connectors, NOT wire entry end
510361 MAIN
DASH HARNESS
24.0
2 places
J
purple
This connection is used for the
back up and NSS connections on
a 1967 SS or Caprice
D
G
NOTE: The pink wire from this location will
not be used. Coil it up and cap it as it is hot
with the key in the on postion. Route these
NSS, solenoid, and back up lamp wires to
the 6 way console connector at the end of
the 510361 dash harness as shown above.
pink
2 places
G
2 places
K
P
L
N
2 places
A
Back up lamp
connections
gray
E
44.0
pink
K
NSS switch
connections
purple
lt green
lt green
F
2 places
L
gray
Attach to
floor
ground
U
black
E
3. Snap the orange (12v fused battery) and white (courtesy ground) wires with the courtesy lamp bulb terminals installed on them into the console body. Route the
loose end of the white wire back up to the main console courtesy 3-way connector area (containing orange, white, and gray wires) on the dash harness and trim to
length. Install terminal E on this white wire and then plug it into the 3-way connector A maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of the
orange wire over to the console glovebox switch area, trim to length, double it with the cutoff portion, install terminal J, and plug it into connector R as shown above.
Route the loose end of the orange wire back up to the main console courtesy 3-way connector area (containing orange, white, and gray wires) on the dash harness
and trim to length. Install terminal E on this orange wire and then plug it into the 3-way connector A maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Snap your
original courtesy lamp bulb into the 2 terminals that you just installed into the console body.
N
S
M
PRNDL lamp
connections
C
Console glovebox
switch connections
TThis connection is used for the rear
orange
E
console courtesy light and console
2 places
glovebox lamp switch connections
white
orange
on a 1967 SS or Caprice
1. At branch number 6 of the main dash harness instruction set, 510361, locate items number 19 & 20. There is a 3-way connector containing orange, white, and gray
wires (this is your console courtesy and illumination connection) and a 6-way connector containing yellow, pink, and dark green wires (this is your neutral safety,
and back up lamp switch connection). Take the 2 heavy gauge purple wires from branch 4 on the dash harness, route them down to the 6-way connector, install
terminals J, and plug them into the 6-way connector as shown above. They can install into either of the 2 cavities shown, as no indexing is required. Take the light
green wire from branch 4 on the dash harness, route it down to the 6-way connector, install terminal G, and plug it into the empty cavity on the 6-way connector as
shown above. The pink wire at branch 4 will not be used and must be coiled up and capped, as it is hot when the key is in the “ON” position.
2. Take the loose gray “dash lights” wire from this kit and cut it in half. Double these wires together, install terminal K, and plug those wires into the loose 3-way
connector A of this new “console courtesy extension harness (510366)” maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route each of the gray wires down to the
“PRNDL” transmission indicator area, trim to length, install lamp socket M and spring L on each of the wires, then crimp rivet C onto each of the wires.
C
M
J
R
Rear courtesy
lamp connections
Alternative black
wire assembly
procedure
black
U
K
N
M
N
S
M
4. NOTE: There are 2 options on the black (ground) wires. Option one (shown above) involves doing an in-line splice. Option two (shown at the right) involves doing a
daisy-chain style connection.
Option 1: Take the loose black “ground” wire from this kit and cut (2) 20-inch wires and a 10-inch wire from it. Take one of the 20-inch wires and the 10-inch wire and
install terminal N. Take the other 20-inch wire and install terminal E and plug that wire into connector S. Take the remaining portion of the black (ground) wire, cut a
30-inch piece from it, and install terminal U on one end. Take the loose end of the long wire with terminal U on it and splice it to the other 3 wires. We recommend
that the splice joint should be soldered. Be sure to insulate the spliced joint with shrink tubing or by some other means. Plug the two terminals N into the open
cavity on the side of lamp sockets M as shown to the right. When you have completed the building of your console harness, slide terminal U onto the “floor ground”
location to complete the main ground for this harness.
Option 2: Take the loose black “ground” wire from this kit and install terminal N on it. Measure out 30-inches and cut the wire. Double that wire together with the
remaining portion and install terminal U (solder this connection). From terminal U, measure out 42-inches and cut the wire. Double that wire together with the
remaining portion, install terminal K (solder this connection), and plug these wires into connector S. From the end of connector S, measure out 12-inches, cut the
wire, and install terminal N. Plug the two terminals N into the open cavity on the side of lamp sockets M as shown to the right. When you have completed the
building of your console harness, slide terminal U onto the “floor ground” location to complete the main ground for this harness.
5. Take the two loose purple wires from this console kit and plug them into connector D of this new “console extension harness, 510366” maintaining color and
function continuity (NSS and Solenoid) with the dash harness. Route the loose ends of these wires down to your console shifter, trim to length, crimp on terminals
J, and plug them into connector F. Plug the completed assembly onto the neutral safety location of the neutral safety and back up lamp switch assembly.
6. Take the loose light green (back up) wire from this console kit and plug it into connector D of this new “console extension harness, 510366” maintaining color
continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of this wire down to your console shifter, trim to length, crimp on terminal G, and plug it into connector P.
7. Take the loose pink (12v ign) wire from this console kit, install terminal E, and plug it into connector D of this new “console extension harness, 510366”
maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of this wire down to your console shifter, trim to length, crimp on terminal G, and
plug it into the empty cavity of connector P (with the lt green wire). Plug the completed assembly onto the back up location on your neutral safety and
back up lamp switch assembly.
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8. Plug connectors A and D from this console kit onto the mating connectors at the dash harness to complete the console harness connection.
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1968 CONSOLE CONNECTIONS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Classic Update Series
W (double)
All connectors are depicted
looking into the open end of the
connectors, NOT wire entry end
510361 MAIN
DASH HARNESS
24.0
2 places
J
This connection is used for the
back up and NSS connections on
a 1968 SS or Caprice
D
Y
K
2 places
pink
44.0
pink
NOTE: The pink wire from this location will
not be used. Coil it up and cap it as it is hot
with the key in the on postion. Route these
NSS, solenoid, and back up lamp wires to
the 6 way console connector at the end of
the 510361 dash harness as shown above.
N
M
E
N
S
M
J
R
E
2 places
A
K
gray
Attach to
floor
ground
This connection is used for the rear
E
console courtesy light and console 2 places
glovebox lamp switch connections
on a 1968 SS or Caprice
U
black
orange
white
orange
2 places
L
lt green
gray
G
Back up lamp
connections
X
2 places
purple
purple
lt green
V (single) 2 places
NSS switch
connections
C
L
C
Console glovebox
switch connections
1. At branch number 6 of the main dash harness instruction set, 510361, locate items number 19 & 20. There is a 3-way connector containing orange, white, and gray
wires (this is your console courtesy and illumination connection) and a 6-way connector containing yellow, pink, and dark green wires (this is your neutral safety,
and back up lamp switch connection). Take the 2 heavy gauge purple wires from branch 4 on the dash harness, route them down to the 6-way connector, install
terminals J, and plug them into the 6-way connector as shown above. They can install into either of the 2 cavities shown, as no indexing is required. Take the light
green wire from branch 4 on the dash harness, route it down to the 6-way connector, install terminal G, and plug it into the empty cavity on the 6-way connector as
shown above. The pink wire at branch 4 will not be used and must be coiled up and capped, as it is hot when the key is in the “ON” position.
2. Take the loose gray “dash lights” wire from this kit and cut it in half. Double these wires together, install terminal K, and plug those wires into the loose 3-way
connector A of this new “console courtesy extension harness (510366)” maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route each of the gray wires down to the
“PRNDL” transmission indicator area, trim to length, install lamp socket M and spring L on each of the wires, then crimp rivet C onto each of the wires.
3. Snap the orange (12v fused battery) and white (courtesy ground) wires with the courtesy lamp bulb terminals installed on them into the console body. Route the
loose end of the white wire back up to the main console courtesy 3-way connector area (containing orange, white, and gray wires) on the dash harness and trim to
length. Install terminal E on this white wire and then plug it into the 3-way connector A maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of the
orange wire over to the console glovebox switch area, trim to length, double it with the cutoff portion, install terminal J, and plug it into connector R as shown above.
Route the loose end of the orange wire back up to the main console courtesy 3-way connector area (containing orange, white, and gray wires) on the dash harness
and trim to length. Install terminal E on this orange wire and then plug it into the 3-way connector A maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Snap your
original courtesy lamp bulb into the 2 terminals that you just installed into the console body.
PRNDL lamp
connections
Rear courtesy
lamp connections
Alternative black
wire assembly
procedure
black
U
K
N
M
N
S
M
4. NOTE: There are 2 options on the black (ground) wires. Option one (shown above) involves doing an in-line splice. Option two (shown at the right) involves doing a
daisy-chain style connection.
Option 1: Take the loose black “ground” wire from this kit and cut a 24-inch wire, a 12-inch wire, and a 21-inch wire from it. Install terminal N onto the 24-inch wire
and the 12-inch wire. Install terminal E onto the 21-inch wire and plug that wire into connector S. Take the remaining portion of the black (ground) wire, cut a 30-inch
piece from it, and install terminal U on one end. Take the loose end of the wire with the terminal U on it and splice it to the other 3 wires. We recommend that the
splice joint should be soldered. Be sure to insulate the spliced joint with shrink tubing or by some other means. Plug the two terminals N into the open cavity on the
side of lamp sockets M as shown on above. When you have completed the building of your console harness, slide terminal U onto the “floor ground” location to
complete the main ground for this harness.
Option 2: Take the loose black “ground” wire from this kit and install terminal N on it. Measure out 40-inches and cut the wire. Double that wire together with the
remaining portion and install terminal U (solder this connection). From terminal U, measure out 48-inches and cut the wire. Double that wire together with the
remaining portion, install terminal K (solder this connection), and plug these wires into connector S. From the end of connector S, measure out 18-inches, cut the
wire, and install terminal N. Plug the two terminals N into the open cavity on the side of lamp sockets M as shown to the right. When you have completed the
building of your console harness, slide terminal U onto the “floor ground” location to complete the main ground for this harness.
5. Take the two loose purple wires from this console kit and plug them into connector D of this new “console extension harness, 510366” maintaining color and
function continuity (NSS and Solenoid) with the dash harness. Route the loose ends of these wires down to your console shifter, trim to length, crimp on terminals
W (solder these connections), and plug them into connector W. Plug the completed assembly onto the neutral safety location of the neutral safety and back up lamp
switch assembly.
6. Take the loose light green (back up) wire from this console kit and plug it into connector D of this new “console extension harness, 510366” maintaining color
continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of this wire down to your console shifter, trim to length, crimp on terminal X (solder this connection), and plug
it into connector V. Plug the completed assembly onto one of the back up blades on your neutral safety and back up lamp switch assembly.
sheet 11
7. Take the loose pink (12v ign) wire from this console kit, install terminal E, and plug it into connector D of this new “console extension harness, 510366”
maintaining color continuity with the dash harness. Route the loose end of this wire down to your console shifter, trim to length, crimp on terminal X (solder this
connection), and plug it into connector V. Plug the completed assembly onto one of the back up blades on your neutral safety and back up lamp switch assembly.
8. Plug connectors A and D from this console kit onto the mating connectors at the dash harness to complete the console harness connection.
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red
(RING TERMINALS AND SHRINK TUBING FOUND IN 510476 KIT)
LITTLEFUSE
shrink tube
MEGA
175A
shrink tube
6 GA. RED
6 GA. RED
MEGA
175A
shrink tube
P
optional connection
for points cars
C
D
E
D
E
R
D
P
E
ballast
resistor
to BAT
location on coil
to TACH
location on coil
OR
G
dk blue
D
R
P
purple
C
Q
NOTE: Wiper connections
are shown on pages 3 & 4
of this instruction set.
H
or
K
1965-68 sending unit
with gauges or
1967-68 sending unit
with warning lamps
or
or
R
C
to electric choke
on carburetor
A
C
J
E
B
white
red
orange
pink
F
K
heater blower
oil sending unit
or
(resistor not included
-only used on selected
ignition systems)
sheet 1
S
yellow
coil
distributor
BAT
(Battery cable to
battery, not supplied)
(BUSSBAR JUMPER
FROM 510476 KIT)
(MEGA FUSES, RING TERMINALS,
SHRINK TUBING, AND BOOT
FOUND IN 510476 KIT)
alternator
shrink tube
R
(FROM 510476 KIT)
R
(FROM 500668 KIT)
starter solenoid
(FROM 510476 KIT)
LITTLEFUSE
10 GA. RED (12 V BATTERY)
Q
white
bulkhead
connector.
wire entry
view shown
P
C
C
S
standard 1965-66
temperature sending
unit with hot and cold
warning lamps
apply silicone sealant to
the back of this connector
after installing terminals
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J
bag
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Impala
ENGINE KIT
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TEMPORARILY, PLUG THE MAIN BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FROM THIS KIT INTO THE MATING CONNECTOR ON THE DASH BULKHEAD CONNECTOR
(LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER) Note: This will be unbolted to install the front light harness later.
BULKHEAD CONNECTOR WIRES:
RED
(12 V BATTERY)
BROWN
(fuse link wire)
PURPLE
(STARTER SOLENOID)
DARK BLUE
(OIL PRESSURE SENDER)
DARK GREEN
(WATER TEMP SENDER)
LIGHT GREEN
(no printing)
ORANGE
(HEAT / AIR)
PINK
(12 V IGNITION)
YELLOW
(no printing)
WHITE
(COIL-TACH)
TAN
(ELECTRIC CHOKE)
ALTERNATOR WIRES:
HEAVY RED
(AMERICAN AUTOWIRE)
SMALL RED
Route this wire to the Megafuse and cut to length. Use ring terminal, shrink tubing from 510476 kit. Connect as shown on page 1.
Connect to the battery stud on the starter solenoid and plug the other end into the RED wire above.
Route to the starter solenoid and cut to length. Install rubber sleeve E and ring terminal D. Connect to the “S” terminal on the solenoid.
(Not used in factory gauge cars) Install this loose wire into main connector as shown on page 1 of this instruction set then connect this wire to
the oil pressure sending unit using terminal P and sleeve R or terminal C together with connector K.
(All with gauges, or 1967-68 with warning lamps) Slide wire through loom Q, then connect this wire to the temp sending unit using terminal P
and sleeve R, or terminal C together with connector K, or terminal J together with connector H.
(1965-66 with hot and cold warning lamps) Slide wire through loom Q, then connect this wire to the temp sending unit using terminal C, then
plug into connector S as shown on page 1 of this instruction set.
(Used only in 1965-66 with hot and cold warning lamps) Install this loose wire into main connector as shown on page 1 of this instruction set,
slide wire through loom Q, then connect this wire to the temp sending unit using terminal C, then plug into connector S as shown on page 1
of this instruction set.
(Not used in factory A/C or aftermarket A/C equipped cars. Only used with a stock heater system) Install this loose wire into main connector
as shown on page 1 of this instruction set, then route this wire to the heater blower, trim to length, install terminal C, plug into connector A and
install onto blower motor.
If using an HEI distributor or after-market ignition system that requires a 12 volt feed:
Route the PINK wire to the coil and trim to length. Install terminal B and connector and, then plug into the distributor cap BAT location.
If using a points type ignition system that requires reduced voltage:
Route the PINK wire to the ignition feed side of a ballast resistor (not included). Connect the piece of left over PINK wire to the coil
side of the ballast resistor and route to the distributor coil positive (+) side.
If using a points type ignition system that requires an ignition bypass wire:
Connect this loose piece YELLOW wire to the R terminal on the starter and connect the other end to the coil side of the ballast resistor (not
included)
(Used only on 65-66 cars with a factory tach, 67-68 cars with factory gauges, or any aftermarket tach application) Install this loose wire into
main connector as shown on page 1 of this instruction set, then route this wire to the coil and trim to length. If using an HEI distributor, install
terminal C and connector F and then plug into the distributor cap TACH location. If using a conventional coil, terminal P and sleeve R are
included for connection to the negative (-) side of the coil.
Install this loose wire into main connector as shown on page 1 of this instruction set, then route and connect this wire to your electric choke.
Use the 6ga red wire, boot and ring terminal from the 510476, route from alternator to the Megafuse and cut to length. Connect as shown on
page 1.
(Used only with a GM “SI” or other internally regulated alternator [except a 1-wire]) Send the ring terminal end of this wire through boot L as
shown on sheet 1 and connect to the battery stud on the alternator. Do not plug the connector into the alternator yet. The brown exciter wire
will need to be added to this connector when the front light harness wires from kit 510364 are installed.
NOTE: For your information, there were 3 different wiper/washer configurations offered between 1965 and 1968 on the Fullsize Chevy models. 1965 single speed without washer, 1965 single
speed with washer, and 1965 through 1968 2 speed with washer. Instructions for connection to all three different styles are depicted on pages 3 and 4 of this instruction set.
Q
ENGINE KIT
A
Page 2
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
N
P
R
S
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Y
dk. blue
white
lt. blue
white
C
C
C
B
or
C
X
(without washer)
1965 Fullsize Chevrolet models with
single speed wipers w/o washers shown
WITH WASHER PUMP ASSEMBLY DIRECTIONS:
WHITE
(wiper feed)
Route this wire to the wiper motor, trim to length,
double this wire with the cut-off portion, install
terminal B, and plug into connector X as shown on
this page. Route the remaining portion to the
washer pump, trim to length, install terminal C and
plug into connector Y as shown on this page.
LT. BLUE
bulkhead
connector.
wire entry
view shown
NOTE: Dotted blue and white wires
denote optional washer pump with
single speed wiper system.
apply silicone sealant
after installing terminals
(wiper high speed) Route this wire to the wiper motor, trim to length,
install terminal C, and plug into connector X as
shown on this page.
DK. BLUE (washer)
Route this wire to the washer pump, trim to length,
install terminal C, and plug into connector Y as
shown on this page.
X
Y
WITHOUT WASHER PUMP ASSEMBLY DIRECTIONS:
WHITE
(wiper feed)
Route this wire to the wiper motor, trim to length,
install terminal C and plug into connector X as
shown on this page (black / yellow wire in photo).
LT. BLUE
Page 3
1965 SINGLE SPEED
WITH AND WITHOUT
WASHER PUMP
CONNECTIONS
ENGINE KIT
(wiper high speed) Route this wire to the wiper motor, trim to length,
install terminal C, and plug into connector X as
shown on this page.
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Y
C
dk. blue
black
white
white
C
C
B
lt. blue
1965-68 Fullsize Chevrolet models
with 2 speed wipers and washers
WHITE
BLACK
LT. BLUE
(wiper feed)
(wiper low speed)
apply silicone sealant
after installing terminals
Route this wire to the wiper motor, trim to length,
double this wire with the cut-off portion, install
terminal B, and plug into connector Z as shown on
this page. Route the remaining portion to the
washer pump, trim to length, install terminal C and
plug into connector Y as shown on this page.
Route this wire to the wiper motor, trim to length,
install terminal C, and plug into connector Z as
shown on this page.
Y
Z
Plug connectors Y and Z onto
your two speed wiper motor
and washer pump assembly
as shown in the photo to the
left on this page.
Z
(wiper high speed) Route this wire to the wiper motor, trim to length,
install terminal C, and plug into connector Z as
shown on this page.
DK. BLUE (washer)
Page 4
bulkhead
connector.
wire entry
view shown
C
1965 -1968 TWO
SPEED WITH
WASHER PUMP
CONNECTIONS
ENGINE KIT
Route this wire to the washer pump, trim to length,
install terminal C, and plug into connector Y as
shown on this page.
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sheet 1
engine harness
connector
assembly ready to bolt
onto firewall bulkhead
apply silicone sealant
to back side of connector
after installing terminals
front light
connector
The bulkhead connector from this front light kit must snap into the mating engine connector (bag J), as shown.
After snapping together, then bolt the assembly into the dash harness firewall connector using the attached bolt.
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Impala
FRONT LIGHT KIT
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Classic Update Series
A
T
to electric
fan
lt green
C
tan
C
E
to horn
H
B
B
recommended fan relay
(not included in this kit)
orange
G
dk green
to ground
to horn
G
lt green
D
bulkhead
connector
(wire entry
view)
tan
T
A
B
(VSS ground)
C
B
(VSS signal)
B
B
(VSS power)
left headlight
dk blue
brown
lt blue
brown
sheet 2
C
H
right turn signal
to ground
to VSS
(electronic
speedo only)
yellow
purple
purple/
white
These VSS wires are only
used with an electric speedo.
See sheet 8 for instructions
connect to brake
pressure sending
tan
unit if needed
(not included in kit)
for VSS
dk blue
D
brown
F
D
F
left turn signal
lt blue
D
brown
D
existing red wires
from engine kit bag J
apply silicone sealant
to back side of connector
after installing terminals
red
D
brown
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A
B
C
NOTE: See sheet 8 for directions regarding the connection of the Yellow, Purple, and Purple/White Stripe electric speedo wires.
Assemble the bulkhead connector from this kit to the bulkhead connector from the engine kit (510363, bag J), then bolt them to the main firewall bulkhead.
After all wires are installed from this kit, apply die-electric grease to the terminals and silicone sealer to the outside of the connectors as a moisture seal.
FRONT LIGHT WIRING:
LT BLUE
LH Turn
Route this wire to the LH parking lamp area, trim to length, install terminal D and plug this wire into connector F as
shown on sheet 2.
DK BLUE
RH Turn
Route this wire to the RH parking lamp area, trim to length, install terminal D and plug this wire into connector F as
shown on sheet 2.
BROWN
Parking Lights
Route the shorter brown wire to the LH parking lamp area, trim to length, install terminal D and plug into connector F as
shown on sheet 2. Route the longer brown wire to the RH parking lamp area, trim to length, install terminal D and plug
into connector F as shown on sheet 2.
TAN
Headlight
Low Beam
Route this wire to the driver side outer headlight and trim to length. Double this wire with the cutoff portion, install
terminal B, and plug this terminal into connector A as shown on sheet 2. Route the remaining portion of this TAN wire to
the passenger side outer headlight and trim to length. Install terminal C and plug into connector A as shown on sheet 2.
LT GREEN
Headlight
Hi Beam
Route this wire to the driver side outer headlight, trim to length, double this wire with the cutoff portion, install terminal B,
and plug this terminal into connector A as shown on sheet 2. Route the remaining portion of this lt green wire to the
driver side inner headlight, trim to length, double this wire with the cutoff portion, install terminal B, and plug this
terminal into connector T as shown on sheet 2. Route the remaining portion of this lt green wire to the passenger side
inner headlight, trim to length, double this wire with the cutoff portion, install terminal B, and plug this terminal into
connector T as shown on sheet 2. Route the remaining portion of this lt green wire to the passenger side outer head
light, trim to length, install terminal C, and plug this terminal into connector A as shown on sheet 2.
BLACK
Ground
Starting with the ring terminal, find the grounding location for this wire (do not attach it to the car yet) then route this wire
to the driver side outer headlight and trim to length. Double this wire with the cutoff portion, install terminal B, and plug
this terminal into connector A as shown on sheet 2. Route the remaining portion of this black wire to the driver side
inner headlight, trim to length, install terminal C, and plug this terminal into connector T as shown on sheet 2. Attach the
ring terminal to the ground location. Repeat this process for the passenger side headlights.
D
E
F
G
OTHER WIRING:
DK GREEN
Horn
H
T
Route this wire to one horn, trim to length, double it with the cutoff portion, install terminal E, and plug this terminal into
connector G as shown on sheet 2. Route the remaining portion of this dk green wire to the second horn, trim to length,
install terminal D and plug into connector G as shown on sheet 2. Plug connectors G onto your horns.
TAN
Brake Light/
Switch
If your car is equipped with a brake warning system, plug this wire into the main connector as shown on sheet 2, and
splice the other end onto your brake sender switch connection (brake switch connection not included in kit).
ORANGE
Electric Fan
Route this wire to the electric fan relay and connect per the manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: We recommend that this wire be used as the trigger wire for the electric fan relay.
BROWN
Alternator Ign
If using a GM “SI” style or other internally regulated alternator requiring an exciter circuit (not used in a 1 wire
configuration), route this wire to the alternator, trim to length, install terminal D and plug this wire into the regulator
connector (previously installed from the engine kit 510363, bag J) as shown on page 2.
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C
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A
sheet 4
to electric
fan
lt green
C
tan
C
G
E
to horn
H
B
B
T
recommended fan relay
(not included in this kit)
orange
dk green
to ground
to horn
G
lt green
D
bulkhead
connector
(wire entry
view)
tan
B
T
(VSS ground)
C
B
(VSS signal)
B
B
A
(VSS power)
left headlight
dk blue
H
right turn signal
to ground
yellow
purple
purple/
white
These VSS wires are only
used with an electric speedo.
See sheet 8 for instructions
connect to brake
pressure sending
tan
unit if needed
for VSS
(not included in kit)
L
J
to VSS
(electronic
speedo only)
dk blue
brown
L
brown
lead part of lamp
(not included)
lt blue
brown
K
E
apply silicone sealant
to back side of connector
after installing terminals
(w/optional RH T-78 fender lamp)
lt blue
J
L
brown
left turn signal
L
lead part of lamp
(not included)
K
brown
red
brown
existing red wires
from engine kit bag J
D
E
brown
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(w/optional LH T-78 fender lamp)
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A
B
C
NOTE: See sheet 8 for directions regarding the connection of the Yellow, Purple, and Purple/White Stripe electric speedo wires.
Assemble the bulkhead connector from this kit to the bulkhead connector from the engine kit (510363, bag J), then bolt them to the main firewall bulkhead.
After all wires are installed from this kit, apply die-electric grease to the terminals and silicone sealer to the outside of the connectors as a moisture seal.
FRONT LIGHT WIRING:
LT BLUE
LH Turn
DK BLUE
RH Turn
Route this wire to the RH parking lamp area, trim to length, install terminal L and plug this wire into connector J as
shown on sheet 4.
BROWN
Parking Lights
Route the shorter brown wire to the LH parking lamp area, trim to length, install terminal L and plug into connector J as
shown on sheet 4. Route the longer brown wire to the RH parking lamp area, trim to length, install terminal L and plug
into connector J as shown on sheet 4.
NOTE: If your car has the T-78 fender lamp option, route the shorter brown wire to the LH fender lamp area, trim to length, double it with
the cut off portion, install terminal E, plug that terminal into connector K, then plug connector K into the LH fender lamp lead. Route the
remaining portion of that brown wire to the LH parking lamp area, install terminal L and plug into connector J as shown on sheet 4. Repeat
this process for the RH fender and parking lamp connections using the longer brown wire.
D
E
G
TAN
Headlight
Low Beam
Route this wire to the driver side outer headlight and trim to length. Double this wire with the cutoff portion, install
terminal B, and plug this terminal into connector A as shown on sheet 4. Route the remaining portion of this TAN wire to
the passenger side outer headlight and trim to length. Install terminal C and plug into connector A as shown on sheet 4.
LT GREEN
Headlight
Hi Beam
Route this wire to the driver side outer headlight, trim to length, double this wire with the cutoff portion, install terminal B,
and plug this terminal into connector A as shown on sheet 4. Route the remaining portion of this lt green wire to the
driver side inner headlight, trim to length, double this wire with the cutoff portion, install terminal B, and plug this
terminal into connector T as shown on sheet 4. Route the remaining portion of this lt green wire to the passenger side
inner headlight, trim to length, double this wire with the cutoff portion, install terminal B, and plug this terminal into
connector T as shown on sheet 4. Route the remaining portion of this lt green wire to the passenger side outer head
light, trim to length, install terminal C, and plug this terminal into connector A as shown on sheet 4.
BLACK
Ground
Starting with the ring terminal, find the grounding location for this wire (do not attach it to the car yet) then route this wire
to the driver side outer headlight and trim to length. Double this wire with the cutoff portion, install terminal B, and plug
this terminal into connector A as shown on sheet 4. Route the remaining portion of this black wire to the driver side
inner headlight, trim to length, install terminal C, and plug this terminal into connector T as shown on sheet 4. Attach the
ring terminal to the ground location. Repeat this process for the passenger side headlights.
H
J
K
L
T
Route this wire to the LH parking lamp area, trim to length, install terminal L and plug this wire into connector J as
shown on sheet 4.
OTHER WIRING:
DK GREEN
Horn
Route this wire to one horn, trim to length, double it with the cutoff portion, install terminal E, and plug this terminal into
connector G as shown on sheet 4. Route the remaining portion of this dk green wire to the second horn, trim to length,
install terminal D and plug into connector G as shown on sheet 4. Plug connectors G onto your horns.
TAN
Brake Light/
Switch
If your car is equipped with a brake warning system, plug this wire into the main connector as shown on sheet 4, and
splice the other end onto your brake sender switch connection (brake switch connection not included in kit).
ORANGE
Electric Fan
Route this wire to the electric fan relay and connect per the manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: We recommend that this wire be used as the trigger wire for the electric fan relay.
BROWN
Alternator Ign
If using a GM “SI” style or other internally regulated alternator requiring an exciter circuit (not used in a 1 wire
configuration), route this wire to the alternator, trim to length, install terminal D and plug this wire into the regulator
connector (previously installed from the engine kit 510363, bag J) as shown on page 4.
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right headlight
C
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A
sheet 6
to electric
fan
lt green
C
tan
C
G
E
to horn
H
B
B
T
recommended fan relay
(not included in this kit)
orange
dk green
to ground
to horn
G
lt green
D
bulkhead
connector
(wire entry
view)
tan
B
T
(VSS ground)
C
B
(VSS signal)
B
B
A
(VSS power)
left headlight
dk blue
L
J
L
brown
lead part of lamp
(not included)
K
L
brown
left turn signal
L
lead part of lamp
(not included)
brown
brown
dk blue
lt blue
M
apply silicone sealant
to back side of connector
after installing terminals
to ground
brown
brown
E
N
(w/optional LH T-78 fender lamp)
tan
RH side marker lamp
brown
K
purple/
white
These VSS wires are only
used with an electric speedo.
See sheet 8 for instructions
brown
N
(w/optional RH T-78 fender lamp)
J
purple
brown
E
lt blue
for VSS
yellow
connect to brake
pressure sending
unit if needed
(not included in kit)
to ground
H
right turn signal
to VSS
(electronic
speedo only)
red
existing red wires
from engine kit bag J
brown
D
M
brown
1968 Chevy Fullsize
Front Light
to ground
LH side marker lamp
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A
B
C
NOTE: See sheet 8 for directions regarding the connection of the Yellow, Purple, and Purple/White Stripe electric speedo wires.
Assemble the bulkhead connector from this kit to the bulkhead connector from the engine kit (510363, bag J), then bolt them to the main firewall bulkhead.
After all wires are installed from this kit, apply die-electric grease to the terminals and silicone sealer to the outside of the connectors as a moisture seal.
FRONT LIGHT WIRING:
LT BLUE
LH Turn
DK BLUE
RH Turn
Route this wire to the RH parking lamp area, trim to length, install terminal L and plug this wire into connector J as
shown on sheet 6.
BROWN
Parking Lights
(ALL except with T-78 fender lamps) Route the shorter brown wire to the LH side marker lamp area, trim to length,
double this wire with the cutoff portion, install terminal M and plug this terminal into the LH side marker lamp socket
assembly N as shown on sheet 6. Route the remaining portion of this shorter brown wire to the LH parking lamp area,
install terminal L and plug into connector J as shown on sheet 6. Route the longer brown wire to the RH side marker
lamp area, trim to length, double this wire with the cutoff portion, install terminal M and plug this terminal into the RH
side marker lamp socket assembly N as shown on sheet 6. Route the remaining portion of this longer brown wire to the
RH parking lamp area, install terminal L and plug into connector J as shown on sheet 6. Attach each side marker
ground wire ring terminal to a good chassis ground.
D
E
(ALL with T-78 fender lamps) Route the shorter brown wire to the LH side marker lamp area, trim to length, double this
wire with the cutoff portion, install terminal M and plug this terminal into the LH side marker lamp socket assembly N as
shown on sheet 6. Route the remaining portion of this shorter brown wire to the LH fender lamp area, trim to length,
double it with the cut off portion, install terminal E, plug that terminal into connector K, then plug connector K into the LH
fender lamp lead. Route the remaining portion of this shorter brown wire to the LH parking lamp area, trim to length,
install terminal L and plug into connector J as shown on sheet 6. Route the longer brown wire to the RH side marker
lamp area, trim to length, double this wire with the cutoff portion, install terminal M and plug this terminal into the RH
side marker lamp socket assembly N as shown on sheet 6. Route the remaining portion of this longer brown wire to the
RH fender lamp area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install terminal E, plug that terminal into connector
K, then plug connector K into the RH fender lamp lead. Route the remaining portion of this longer brown wire to the RH
parking lamp area, trim to length, install terminal L and plug into connector J as shown on sheet 6. Attach each side
marker ground wire ring terminal to a good chassis ground.
G
H
J
K
L
TAN
Headlight
Low Beam
Route this wire to the driver side outer headlight and trim to length. Double this wire with the cutoff portion, install
terminal B, and plug this terminal into connector A as shown on sheet 6. Route the remaining portion of this TAN wire to
the passenger side outer headlight and trim to length. Install terminal C and plug into connector A as shown on sheet 6.
LT GREEN
Headlight
Hi Beam
Route this wire to the driver side outer headlight, trim to length, double this wire with the cutoff portion, install terminal B,
and plug this terminal into connector A as shown on sheet 6. Route the remaining portion of this lt green wire to the
driver side inner headlight, trim to length, double this wire with the cutoff portion, install terminal B, and plug this
terminal into connector T as shown on sheet 4. Route the remaining portion of this lt green wire to the passenger side
inner headlight, trim to length, double this wire with the cutoff portion, install terminal B, and plug this terminal into
connector T as shown on sheet 6. Route the remaining portion of this lt green wire to the passenger side outer head
light, trim to length, install terminal C, and plug this terminal into connector A as shown on sheet 6.
BLACK
Ground
Starting with the ring terminal, find the grounding location for this wire (do not attach it to the car yet) then route this wire
to the driver side outer headlight and trim to length. Double this wire with the cutoff portion, install terminal B, and plug
this terminal into connector A as shown on sheet 6. Route the remaining portion of this black wire to the driver side
inner headlight, trim to length, install terminal C, and plug this terminal into connector T as shown on sheet 6. Attach the
ring terminal to the ground location. Repeat this process for the passenger side headlights.
M
N
T
Route this wire to the LH parking lamp area, trim to length, install terminal L and plug this wire into connector J as
shown on sheet 6.
Instructions continued on page 8.
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OTHER WIRING:
DK GREEN
Horn
Route this wire to one horn, trim to length, double it with the cutoff portion, install terminal E, and plug this terminal into
connector G as shown on sheet 4. Route the remaining portion of this dk green wire to the second horn, trim to length,
install terminal D and plug into connector G as shown on sheet 4. Plug connectors G onto your horns.
TAN
Brake Light/
Switch
If your car is equipped with a brake warning system, plug this wire into the main connector as shown on sheet 6, and
splice the other end onto your brake sender switch connection (brake switch connection not included in kit).
ORANGE
Electric Fan
Route this wire to the electric fan relay and connect per the manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: We recommend that this wire be used as the trigger wire for the electric fan relay.
BROWN
Alternator Ign
If using a GM “SI” style or other internally regulated alternator requiring an exciter circuit (not used in a 1 wire
configuration), route this wire to the alternator, trim to length, install terminal D and plug this wire into the regulator
connector (previously installed from the engine kit 510363, bag J) as shown on page 4.
Twist these 2 wires together
(VSS ground)
(VSS signal)
(VSS power)
to VSS
(electronic
speedo only)
for VSS
yellow
purple
purple/
white
bulkhead
connector
(wire entry
view)
Electric Speedometer Wiring for all years
ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WIRES: These wires should ONLY be used only if your car has an electronic speedometer. Plug them into the main connector
as shown on sheets 2, 4, or 6 (depending on the year of your car) of this instruction sheet and route them as outlined below.
PURPLE/WHITE VSS power
Route this wire to the vehicle speed sensor and connect to the 12 volt power lead.
PURPLE
VSS signal
Twist this wire with the yellow VSS ground lead wire below to assure proper shielding. Connect this wire
to the vehicle speed sensor and connect to the signal lead.
YELLOW
VSS ground
Twist this wire with the purple VSS signal lead wire above to assure proper shielding. Connect this wire to
the vehicle speed sensor ground lead.
NOTE: nce the main connector has had all of it’s wires plugged in, the connector cavities should be sealed with dielectric grease on the terminals. Also, to
assure a moisture resistant seal, silicone can be applied to seal the outside of the connector.
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E
C
orange
orange
R (smaller)
lt blue
brown
brown lead from your
license plate lamp
J
K
J
to fuel
gauge
sender
tan
tan
dk green
lt green
yellow
yellow
brown
brown
F
E
L
M
N (larger)
C
G (4 places)
orange
orange
D
to third
brake light
H
white
D
or
white
C
white
white
Q
Q
C
rh outer
tail lamp
P
J
L
F
E
C
lh outer
tail lamp
C
A1
orange
All connectors are depicted
looking into the open end of the
connectors, NOT wire entry end
J
LH driver’s side
trunk hinge area
H
yellow
brown
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B
dk green
lt green
On any of the 1965 models,
your trunk lid harness, 510367,
Bag P, will plug in here.
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M
bag
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A1
A2
B
LIGHT BLUE
Third brake light
Connect to the third brake lamp, if equipped.
TAN
Gas gauge
Route this tan wire to the rear of the car, down thru access hole in trunk floor to the fuel sending unit, and cut to length.
Slide grommet N onto this wire in the direction shown on sheet 1, then slide boot P onto this wire in the direction shown
on sheet 1, and install terminal M onto the wire. Pull boot P up over terminal M and then attach this assembled wire
onto the fuel sending unit.
BROWN
Rear running lights
Route this brown wire to the LH driver’s side trunk hinge area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install
terminal L, and plug into connector B as shown on sheet 1. Route the loose end of this brown wire to the left side tail
light area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install terminal L and plug into connector F as shown on sheet
1. Route the loose end of this brown wire to the right side tail light area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion,
install terminal L and plug into connector F as shown on sheet 1. Route the remaining portion of this brown wire to the
license plate lamp area, trim to length, slide grommet R onto this wire in the direction shown on sheet 1, install terminal
J, and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 1. New terminal C and connector K have been provided for you to
install onto your original license plate lamp lead. Plug your re-terminated license plate lamp lead (not included) into
connector H as shown on sheet 1.
C
D
E
NOTE: You have been provided with tail lamp socket pigtails for the LH (A1) and RH (A2) sides of the car. Install terminals C and plug the brown,
yellow, and dark green leads into connector E as shown on sheet 1.
F
YELLOW
Left rear turn
Route this yellow wire to the LH driver’s side trunk hinge area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install
terminal L, and plug into connector B as shown on sheet 1. Route the loose end of this yellow wire to the left side tail
light area, trim to length, install terminal J and plug into the empty cavity of connector F as shown on sheet 1. Plug
pigtail A1 into this connection to complete your LH tail lamp circuit.
DK GREEN
Right rear turn
Route this dark green wire to the LH driver’s side trunk hinge area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install
terminal L, and plug into connector B as shown on sheet 1. Route the loose end of this dark green wire to the right side
tail light area, trim to length, install terminal J and plug into the empty cavity of connector F as shown on sheet 1. Plug
pigtail A2 into this connection to complete your RH tail lamp circuit.
LT GREEN
Back up lt sw
Route this light green wire to the LH driver’s side trunk hinge area, trim to length, install terminal J, and plug into
connector B as shown on sheet 1.
G
H
J
K
L
M
Note: There is a 2 way male connector directly off of the main connector. Your completed dome lamp harness will plug in there. Route the loose end of
the orange wire doubled into this 2 way male connector to the LH driver’s side trunk hinge area, trim to length, install terminal J, and plug into
connector H as shown on sheet 1. Your factory trunk lamp (not included) will plug into this connection if your car has that option.
WHITE
Ctsy ground
(Sedan models) Install terminal Q onto the loose piece white wire and snap it into your dome lamp base. Route the
loose end of this wire down the windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the
orange and white wires, trim to length, install terminal C and plug into connector E as shown on sheet 1.
(Sport coupe models) Install terminal G onto the loose piece white wire and snap it into your LH rear sail panel lamp.
Route the loose end of this wire down the LH windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area
containing the orange and white wires, and trim to length. Install terminal G onto the remaining portion of the white wire
and snap it into your RH rear sail panel lamp. Route the loose end of this wire across the roof, then down the LH
windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the orange and white wires and trim to
length. Double the two white wires together, install terminal D and plug into connector E as shown on sheet 1.
ORANGE
12v battery - fused
(Sedan models) Install terminal Q onto the loose piece orange wire and snap it into your dome lamp base. Route the
loose end of this wire down the windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the
orange and white wires, trim to length, install terminal C and plug into connector E as shown on sheet 1.
(Sport coupe models) Install terminal G onto the loose piece orange wire and snap it into your LH rear sail panel lamp.
Route the loose end of this wire down the LH windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area
containing the orange and white wires, and trim to length. Install terminal G onto the remaining portion of the orange
wire and snap it into your RH rear sail panel lamp. Route the loose end of this wire across the roof, then down the LH
windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the orange and white wires and trim to
length. Double the two orange wires together, install terminal D and plug into connector E as shown on sheet 1.
N
P
Q
R
sheet 2
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Connect the main connector ton this harness to the mating connector on the dash harness, 510361, bag G. Route this harness down along the LH driver’s side door sill
and back into trunk.
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Q
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Q
sheet 3
E
white
C
orange
C
white
orange
J
brown lead from your
license plate lamp
(not included with this kit)
H
J
L
brown
lt blue
K
F
to fuel
gauge
sender
E
A2
rh tail
lamp
C
K
rh B/U
lamp
T
C
M
C
C
P
S
K
1966 (larger)
tan
tan
J
T
D
C
lh B/U
lamp
lh tail
lamp
dk green
lt green
yellow
brown
orange
L
F
E
C
A1
All connectors are depicted
looking into the open end of the
connectors, NOT wire entry end
J
LH driver’s side
trunk hinge area
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A1
sheet 4
A2
C
Connect the main connector ton this harness to the mating connector on the dash harness, 510361, bag G. Route this harness down along the LH
driver’s side door sill and back into trunk.
LIGHT BLUE
Third brake light
Connect to the third brake lamp, if equipped.
TAN
Gas gauge
Route this tan wire to the rear of the car, down thru access hole in trunk floor to the fuel sending unit, and
cut to length. Slide grommet S onto this wire in the direction shown on sheet 3, then slide boot P onto this
wire in the direction shown on sheet 3, and install terminal M onto the wire. Pull boot P up over terminal M
and then attach this assembled wire onto the fuel sending unit.
BROWN
Rear running lights
Route this brown wire to the left side tail light area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install
terminal L and plug into connector F as shown on sheet 3. Route the loose end of this brown wire to the
right side tail light area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install terminal L and plug into
connector F as shown on sheet 3. Route the remaining portion of this brown wire to the license plate lamp
area, trim to length, install terminal J, and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 3. New terminal C and
connector K have been provided for you to install onto your original license plate lamp lead. Plug your
re-terminated license plate lamp lead (not included) into connector H as shown on sheet 3.
D
E
F
H
J
NOTE: You have been provided with tail lamp socket pigtails for the LH (A1) and RH (A2) sides of the car. Install terminals C and plug
the brown, yellow, and dark green leads into connector E as shown on sheet 3.
YELLOW
Left rear turn
Route this yellow wire to the left side tail light area, trim to length, install terminal J and plug into the empty
cavity of connector F as shown on sheet 3. Plug pigtail A1 into this connection to complete your LH tail
lamp circuit.
DK GREEN
Right rear turn
Route this dark green wire to the right side tail light area, trim to length, install terminal J and plug into the
empty cavity of connector F as shown on sheet 3. Plug pigtail A2 into this connection to complete your RH
tail lamp circuit.
K
NOTE: You have been provided with back up lamp socket pigtails (T) for the LH and RH sides of the car. Plug these light green pigtail
leads into connector K as shown on sheet 3.
L
M
LT GREEN
P
Route this light green wire to the LH driver’s side back up lamp area, trim to length, double it with the cut
off portion, install terminal D, and plug into connector K as shown on sheet 3. Route the remaining portion
of this wire over to the RH back up lamp area, trim to length, install terminal C, and plug into connector K
as shown on sheet 3.
Note: There is a 2 way male connector directly off of the main connector. Your completed dome lamp harness will plug in there. Route
the loose end of the orange wire doubled into this 2 way male connector to the LH driver’s side trunk hinge area, trim to length, install
terminal J, and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 3. Your factory trunk lamp (not included) will plug into this connection if your
car has that option.
Q
S
Back up lt sw
WHITE
Ctsy ground
(Sedan models) Install terminal Q onto the loose piece white wire and snap it into your dome lamp base.
Route the loose end of this wire down the windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel
area containing the orange and white wires, trim to length, install terminal C and plug into connector E as
shown on sheet 3.
ORANGE
12v battery - fused
(Sedan models) Install terminal Q onto the loose piece orange wire and snap it into your dome lamp base.
Route the loose end of this wire down the windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel
area containing the orange and white wires, trim to length, install terminal C and plug into connector E as
shown on sheet 3.
T
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white
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(Sedan Only)
sheet 5
E
C
white
orange
brown lead from your
license plate lamp
(not included with this kit)
H
J
L
brown
lt blue
K
F
J
D
orange
to fuel
gauge
sender
J
E
lt green leads from your
original B/U lamp assys.
(not included with this kit)
M
rh tail
lamps
rh B/U
lamp lead
lh B/U
lamp lead
P
H
L
S (larger)
tan
D
D
H
C
tan
A2 (3 places)
G (4 places)
orange
orange
or
white
C
white
D
Q
Q
J
D
lh tail
lamps
dk green
lt green
yellow
brown
orange
L
F
E
All connectors are depicted
looking into the open end of the
connectors, NOT wire entry end
D
A1 (3 places)
J
LH driver’s side
trunk hinge area
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66 Impala or Caprice
H
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Connect the main connector ton this harness to the mating connector on the dash harness, 510361, bag G. Route this harness down along the LH driver’s side door sill
and back into trunk.
sheet 6
A1
A2
LIGHT BLUE
Third brake light
Connect to the third brake lamp, if equipped.
TAN
Gas gauge
Route this tan wire to the rear of the car, down thru access hole in trunk floor to the fuel sending unit, and cut to length.
Slide grommet S onto this wire in the direction shown on sheet 5, then slide boot P onto this wire in the direction shown
on sheet 5, and install terminal M onto the wire. Pull boot P up over terminal M and then attach this assembled wire
onto the fuel sending unit.
BROWN
Rear running lights
Route this brown wire to the left side tail light area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install terminal L and
plug into connector F as shown on sheet 5. Route the loose end of this brown wire to the right side tail light area, trim to
length, double it with the cut off portion, install terminal L and plug into connector F as shown on sheet 5. Route the
remaining portion of this brown wire to the license plate lamp area, trim to length, install terminal J, and plug into
connector H as shown on sheet 5. New terminal C and connector K have been provided for you to install onto your
original license plate lamp lead. Plug your re-terminated license plate lamp lead (not included) into connector H as
shown on sheet 5.
C
D
NOTE: You have been provided with three tail lamp socket pigtails for the LH (A1) and RH (A2) sides of the car. Triple the yellow wires together, install
terminal D (repeat for the browns and then the dark greens and the browns) and plug the brown / yellow, and brown / dark green leads into connectors
E as shown on sheet 5.
E
F
H
YELLOW
Left rear turn
Route this yellow wire to the left side tail light area, trim to length, install terminal J and plug into the empty cavity of
connector F as shown on sheet 5. Plug pigtail assembly A1 into this connection to complete your LH tail lamp circuit.
DK GREEN
Right rear turn
Route this dark green wire to the right side tail light area, trim to length, install terminal J and plug into the empty cavity
of connector F as shown on sheet 5. Plug pigtail assembly A2 into this connection to complete your RH tail lamp circuit.
LT GREEN
Back up lt sw
Route this light green wire to the LH driver’s side back up lamp area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion,
install terminal L, and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 5. Route the remaining portion of this wire over to the
RH back up lamp area, trim to length, install terminal J, and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 5. Plug your
factory back up lamp leads (not included) into connectors H to complete your back up lamp circuits.
J
Note: There is a 2 way male connector directly off of the main connector. Your completed dome lamp harness will plug in there. Route the loose end of
the orange wire doubled into this 2 way male connector to the LH driver’s side trunk hinge area, trim to length, install terminal J, and plug into
connector H as shown on sheet 5. Your factory trunk lamp (not included) will plug into this connection if your car has that option.
K
L
WHITE
Ctsy ground
(Sedan models) Install terminal Q onto the loose piece white wire and snap it into your dome lamp base. Route the
loose end of this wire down the windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the
orange and white wires, trim to length, install terminal C and plug into connector E as shown on page 5.
(Sport coupe models) Install terminal G onto the loose piece white wire and snap it into your LH rear sail panel lamp.
Route the loose end of this wire down the LH windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area
containing the orange and white wires, and trim to length. Install terminal G onto the remaining portion of the white wire
and snap it into your RH rear sail panel lamp. Route the loose end of this wire across the roof, then down the LH
windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the orange and white wires and trim to
length. Double the two white wires together, install terminal D and plug into connector E as shown on page 5.
ORANGE
12v battery - fused
(Sedan models) Install terminal Q onto the loose piece orange wire and snap it into your dome lamp base. Route the
loose end of this wire down the windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the
orange and white wires, trim to length, install terminal C and plug into connector E as shown on sheet 5.
(Sport coupe models) Install terminal G onto the loose piece orange wire and snap it into your LH rear sail panel lamp.
Route the loose end of this wire down the LH windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area
containing the orange and white wires, and trim to length. Install terminal G onto the remaining portion of the orange
wire and snap it into your RH rear sail panel lamp. Route the loose end of this wire across the roof, then down the LH
windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the orange and white wires and trim to
length. Double the two orange wires together, install terminal D and plug into connector E as shown on sheet 5.
M
P
Q
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sheet 7
E
white
C
orange
C
white
J
L
brown
brown lead from your
license plate lamp
(not included with this kit)
lt blue
orange
H
J
K
F
C
E
C
A2
rh tail
lamp
C
K
rh B/U
lamp
T
C
to fuel
gauge sender
V
H
J
tan
K
C
K
U
1967 (smaller)
tan
J
T
D
C
lh B/U
lamp
lh tail
lamp
dk green
lt green
yellow
brown
orange
L
F
E
C
A1
All connectors are depicted
looking into the open end of the
connectors, NOT wire entry end
J
LH driver’s side
trunk hinge area
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Connect the main connector ton this harness to the mating connector on the dash harness, 510361, bag G. Route this harness down along the LH
driver’s side door sill and back into trunk.
sheet 8
A1
LIGHT BLUE
Third brake light
Connect to the third brake lamp, if equipped.
TAN
Gas gauge
Route this tan wire to the rear of the car near access hole in trunk floor to the fuel sending unit, cut to
length, install terminal J and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 7. Install fuel tank extension V onto
your fuel sending unit, then route that tan wire up thru the access hole in the trunk floor so that it is near
the tan wire with connector H installed on it, slide grommet U onto this extension wire in the direction
shown on sheet 7, trim the wire to length, install terminal C, plug into connector K, then plug connector K
into connector H as shown on sheet 7.
BROWN
Rear running lights
E
Route this brown wire to the left side tail light area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install
terminal L and plug into connector F as shown on sheet 7. Route the loose end of this brown wire to the
right side tail light area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install terminal L and plug into
connector F as shown on sheet 7. Route the remaining portion of this brown wire to the license plate lamp
area, trim to length, install terminal J, and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 7. New terminal C and
connector K have been provided for you to install onto your original license plate lamp lead. Plug your
re-terminated license plate lamp lead (not included) into connector H as shown on sheet 7.
F
NOTE: You have been provided with tail lamp socket pigtails for the LH (A1) and RH (A2) sides of the car. Install terminals C and plug
the brown, yellow, and dark green leads into connector E as shown on sheet 7.
A2
C
D
H
J
YELLOW
Left rear turn
Route this yellow wire to the left side tail light area, trim to length, install terminal J and plug into the empty
cavity of connector F as shown on sheet 7. Plug pigtail A1 into this connection to complete your LH tail
lamp circuit.
DK GREEN
Right rear turn
Route this dark green wire to the right side tail light area, trim to length, install terminal J and plug into the
empty cavity of connector F as shown on sheet 7. Plug pigtail A2 into this connection to complete your RH
tail lamp circuit.
K
L
NOTE: You have been provided with back up lamp socket pigtails (T) for the LH and RH sides of the car. Plug these light green pigtail
leads into connector K as shown on sheet 7.
LT GREEN
Back up lt sw
Q
T
U
Route this light green wire to the LH driver’s side back up lamp area, trim to length, double it with the cut
off portion, install terminal D, and plug into connector K as shown on sheet 7. Route the remaining portion
of this wire over to the RH back up lamp area, trim to length, install terminal C, and plug into connector K
as shown on sheet 7.
Note: There is a 2 way male connector directly off of the main connector. Your completed dome lamp harness will plug in there. Route
the loose end of the orange wire doubled into this 2 way male connector to the LH driver’s side trunk hinge area, trim to length, install
terminal J, and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 7. Your factory trunk lamp (not included) will plug into this connection if your
car has that option.
WHITE
Ctsy ground
(Sedan models) Install terminal Q onto the loose piece white wire and snap it into your dome lamp base.
Route the loose end of this wire down the windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel
area containing the orange and white wires, trim to length, install terminal C and plug into connector E as
shown on sheet 7.
ORANGE
12v battery - fused
(Sedan models) Install terminal Q onto the loose piece orange wire and snap it into your dome lamp base.
Route the loose end of this wire down the windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel
area containing the orange and white wires, trim to length, install terminal C and plug into connector E as
shown on sheet 7.
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sheet 9
white
(Sedan Only)
Q
Q
E
white
C
white
H
J
tan
K
F
L
brown lead from your
license plate lamp
(not included with this kit)
orange
J
D
brown
lt blue
G (4 places)
orange
orange
or
orange
C
white
D
C
A2 (3 places)
E
D
rh tail
lamp
D
K
rh B/U
lamp
T
C
to fuel
gauge sender
V
H
J
K
C
K
U
1967 (smaller)
tan
J
T
D
D
lh B/U
lamp
dk green
lt green
yellow
brown
orange
L
F
E
D
lh tail
lamp
All connectors are depicted
looking into the open end of the
connectors, NOT wire entry end
J
LH driver’s side
trunk hinge area
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67 Impala or Bel Air
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Connect the main connector ton this harness to the mating connector on the dash harness, 510361, bag G. Route this harness down along the LH driver’s side door sill
and back into trunk.
sheet 10
A1
A2
LIGHT BLUE
Third brake light
Connect to the third brake lamp, if equipped.
TAN
Gas gauge
Route this tan wire to the rear of the car near access hole in trunk floor to the fuel sending unit, cut to length, install
terminal J and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 9. Install fuel tank extension V onto your fuel sending unit, then
route that tan wire up thru the access hole in the trunk floor so that it is near the tan wire with connector H installed on it,
slide grommet U onto this extension wire in the direction shown on sheet 9, trim the wire to length, install terminal C,
plug into connector K, then plug connector K into connector H as shown on sheet 9.
BROWN
Rear running lights
Route this brown wire to the left side tail light area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install terminal L and
plug into connector F as shown on sheet 9. Route the loose end of this brown wire to the right side tail light area, trim to
length, double it with the cut off portion, install terminal L and plug into connector F as shown on sheet 9. Route the
remaining portion of this brown wire to the license plate lamp area, trim to length, install terminal J, and plug into
connector H as shown on sheet 9. New terminal C and connector K have been provided for you to install onto your
original license plate lamp lead. Plug your re-terminated license plate lamp lead (not included) into connector H as
shown on sheet 9.
C
D
E
F
H
NOTE: You have been provided with two tail lamp socket pigtails for the LH (A1) and RH (A2) sides of the car. Double the yellow wires together, install
terminal D (repeat for the browns and then the dark greens and the browns) and plug the brown / yellow, and brown / dark green leads into connectors
E as shown on sheet 9.
YELLOW
Left rear turn
Route this yellow wire to the left side tail light area, trim to length, install terminal J and plug into the empty cavity of
connector F as shown on sheet 9. Plug pigtail assembly A1 into this connection to complete your LH tail lamp circuit.
DK GREEN
Right rear turn
Route this dark green wire to the right side tail light area, trim to length, install terminal J and plug into the empty cavity
of connector F as shown on sheet 9. Plug pigtail assembly A2 into this connection to complete your RH tail lamp circuit.
NOTE: You have been provided with back up lamp socket pigtails (T) for the LH and RH sides of the car. Plug these light green pigtail leads into
connector K as shown on sheet 9.
LT GREEN
J
K
Back up lt sw
Note: There is a 2 way male connector directly off of the main connector. Your completed dome lamp harness will plug in there. Route the loose end of
the orange wire doubled into this 2 way male connector to the LH driver’s side trunk hinge area, trim to length, install terminal J, and plug into
connector H as shown on sheet 9. Your factory trunk lamp (not included) will plug into this connection if your car has that option.
WHITE
Ctsy ground
(Sedan models) Install terminal Q onto the loose piece white wire and snap it into your dome lamp base. Route the
loose end of this wire down the windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the
orange and white wires, trim to length, install terminal C and plug into connector E as shown on sheet 9.
(Sport coupe and 4dr. HT models) Install terminal G onto the loose piece white wire and snap it into your LH rear sail
panel lamp. Route the loose end of this wire down the LH windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick
panel area containing the orange and white wires, and trim to length. Install terminal G onto the remaining portion of the
white wire and snap it into your RH rear sail panel lamp. Route the loose end of this wire across the roof, then down the
LH windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the orange and white wires and
trim to length. Double the two white wires together, install terminal D and plug into connector E as shown on sheet 9.
ORANGE
12v battery - fused
(Sedan models) Install terminal Q onto the loose piece orange wire and snap it into your dome lamp base. Route the
loose end of this wire down the windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the
orange and white wires, trim to length, install terminal C and plug into connector E as shown on sheet 9.
(Sport coupe and 4dr. HT models) Install terminal G onto the loose piece orange wire and snap it into your LH rear sail
panel lamp. Route the loose end of this wire down the LH windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick
panel area containing the orange and white wires, and trim to length. Install terminal G onto the remaining portion of the
orange wire and snap it into your RH rear sail panel lamp. Route the loose end of this wire across the roof, then down
the LH windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the orange and white wires and
trim to length. Double the two orange wires together, install terminal D and plug into connector E as shown on sheet 9.
L
Q
T
U
V
Route this light green wire to the LH driver’s side back up lamp area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion,
install terminal D, and plug into connector K as shown on sheet 9. Route the remaining portion of this wire over to the
RH back up lamp area, trim to length, install terminal C, and plug into connector K as shown on sheet 9.
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white
Classic Update Series
white
sheet 11
E
orange
orange
D
D
white
L
brown lead from your
license plate lamp
(not included with this kit)
H
J
K
F
J
brown
lt blue
orange
A2 (3 places)
G (4 places)
C
J
E
D
D
H
lt green leads from your
original B/U lamp assys.
(not included with this kit)
to fuel
gauge sender
J
tan
K
C
H
L
U
1967 (smaller)
tan
rh B/U
lamp lead
lh B/U
lamp lead
V
H
rh tail
lamps
J
D
lh tail
lamps
dk green
lt green
yellow
brown
orange
L
F
E
All connectors are depicted
looking into the open end of the
connectors, NOT wire entry end
D
A1 (3 places)
J
LH driver’s side
trunk hinge area
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67 Caprice
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Connect the main connector ton this harness to the mating connector on the dash harness, 510361, bag G. Route this harness down along the LH driver’s side door sill
and back into trunk.
sheet 12
A1
A2
LIGHT BLUE
Third brake light
Connect to the third brake lamp, if equipped.
TAN
Gas gauge
Route this tan wire to the rear of the car near access hole in trunk floor to the fuel sending unit, cut to length, install
terminal J and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 11. Install fuel tank extension V onto your fuel sending unit,
then route that tan wire up thru the access hole in the trunk floor so that it is near the tan wire with connector H installed
on it, slide grommet U onto this extension wire in the direction shown on sheet 11, trim the wire to length, install terminal
C, plug into connector K, then plug connector K into connector H as shown on sheet 11.
BROWN
Rear running lights
Route this brown wire to the left side tail light area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install terminal L and
plug into connector F as shown on sheet 11. Route the loose end of this brown wire to the right side tail light area, trim
to length, double it with the cut off portion, install terminal L and plug into connector F as shown on sheet 11. Route the
remaining portion of this brown wire to the license plate lamp area, trim to length, install terminal J, and plug into
connector H as shown on sheet 11. New terminal C and connector K have been provided for you to install onto your
original license plate lamp lead. Plug your re-terminated license plate lamp lead (not included) into connector H as
shown on sheet 11.
C
D
NOTE: You have been provided with three tail lamp socket pigtails for the LH (A1) and RH (A2) sides of the car. Triple the yellow wires together, install
terminal D (repeat for the browns and then the dark greens and the browns) and plug the brown / yellow, and brown / dark green leads into connectors
E as shown on sheet 11.
E
F
YELLOW
Left rear turn
Route this yellow wire to the left side tail light area, trim to length, install terminal J and plug into the empty cavity of
connector F as shown on sheet 11. Plug pigtail assembly A1 into this connection to complete your LH tail lamp circuit.
DK GREEN
Right rear turn
Route this dark green wire to the right side tail light area, trim to length, install terminal J and plug into the empty cavity
of connector F as shown on sheet 11. Plug pigtail assembly A2 into this connection to complete your RH tail lamp
circuit.
LT GREEN
Back up lt sw
Route this light green wire to the LH driver’s side back up lamp area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion,
install terminal L, and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 11. Route the remaining portion of this wire over to the
RH back up lamp area, trim to length, install terminal J, and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 11. Plug your
factory back up lamp leads (not included) into connectors H to complete your back up lamp circuits
H
J
K
Note: There is a 2 way male connector directly off of the main connector. Your completed dome lamp harness will plug in there. Route the loose end of
the orange wire doubled into this 2 way male connector to the LH driver’s side trunk hinge area, trim to length, install terminal J, and plug into
connector H as shown on sheet 11. Your factory trunk lamp (not included) will plug into this connection if your car has that option.
L
U
WHITE
Ctsy ground
(Sport coupe and 4dr. HT models) Install terminal G onto the loose piece white wire and snap it into your LH rear sail
panel lamp. Route the loose end of this wire down the LH windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick
panel area containing the orange and white wires, and trim to length. Install terminal G onto the remaining portion of the
white wire and snap it into your RH rear sail panel lamp. Route the loose end of this wire across the roof, then down the
LH windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the orange and white wires and
trim to length. Double the two white wires together, install terminal D and plug into connector E as shown on sheet 11.
ORANGE
12v battery - fused
(Sport coupe and 4dr. HT models) Install terminal G onto the loose piece orange wire and snap it into your LH rear sail
panel lamp. Route the loose end of this wire down the LH windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick
panel area containing the orange and white wires, and trim to length. Install terminal G onto the remaining portion of the
orange wire and snap it into your RH rear sail panel lamp. Route the loose end of this wire across the roof, then down
the LH windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the orange and white wires and
trim to length. Double the two orange wires together, install terminal D and plug into connector E as shown on sheet 11.
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(All Models)
Q
Classic Update Series
Q
sheet 13
E
C
lt blue
orange
H
J
X
to fuel
gauge sender
white
orange
J
V
rh sidemarker
lamp lead
F
dk. green & brown leads from
your original RH tail lamp assy.
(not included with this kit)
rh tail
lamp lead
L
C
white
Y
S (larger)
K
tan
H
J
L
C
rh B/U
lamp lead
H
brown leads from your
original tag lamp assys.
(not included with this kit)
lt green leads from your
original B/U lamp assys.
(not included with this kit)
tan
L
L
H
H
J
dk green
lh tail
lamp lead
lt green
yellow
brown
orange
L
W
Y
F
lh sidemarker
lamp lead
lh B/U
lamp lead
yellow & brown leads from
your original LH tail lamp assy.
(not included with this kit)
All connectors are depicted
looking into the open end of the
connectors, NOT wire entry end
(attach to center
trunk latch support)
J
LH driver’s side
trunk hinge area
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510365
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USE THIS SHEET FOR A 68 BEL AIR or BISCAYNE
Classic Update Series
Connect the main connector ton this harness to the mating connector on the dash harness, 510361, bag G. Route this harness down along the LH driver’s side door sill
and back into trunk.
sheet 14
C
D
E
LIGHT BLUE
Third brake light
Connect to the third brake lamp, if equipped.
TAN
Gas gauge
Route this tan wire to the rear of the car near access hole in trunk floor to the fuel sending unit, cut to length, install
terminal J and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 13. Install fuel tank extension V onto your fuel sending unit,
then route that tan wire up thru the access hole in the trunk floor so that it is near the tan wire with connector H installed
on it, slide grommet S onto this extension wire in the direction shown on sheet 13, trim the wire to length, install terminal
C, plug into connector K, then plug connector K into connector H as shown on sheet 13.
BROWN
Rear running lights
Route this brown wire to the left hand side marker lamp area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install
terminal W, and plug into lamp socket pigtail assembly Y as shown on sheet 13. Route the loose end of this brown wire
to the left side tail light area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install terminal L and plug into connector F
as shown on sheet 13. Route the loose end of this brown wire to the left side license plate lamp area, trim to length,
install terminal L, and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 13. Route the loose end of this brown wire to the right
side license plate lamp area, trim to length, install terminal L, and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 13. Route
the loose end of this brown wire to the right side tail light area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install
terminal L and plug into connector F as shown on sheet 13. Route the remaining portion of this brown wire to the right
hand side marker lamp area, trim to length, install terminal X, and plug into the other lamp socket pigtail assembly Y as
shown on sheet 13. Attach the two ring terminals (grounds) on the black wires from the side marker pigtail assemblies Y
together at the trunk latch area to complete the side marker circuits. Plug your factory original license plate lamp leads
(not included) into connectors H as shown on sheet 13.
F
H
J
K
L
Q
S
NOTE: Your factory tail lamp leads will plug into connectors F from below to complete your stop/tail lamp wiring circuits.
YELLOW
Left rear turn
Route this yellow wire to the left side tail light area, trim to length, install terminal J and plug into the empty cavity of
connector F as shown on sheet 13. Plug your LH factory tail lamp lead (not included) into this connection to complete
your LH tail lamp circuit.
DK GREEN
Right rear turn
Route this dark green wire to the right side tail light area, trim to length, install terminal J and plug into the empty cavity
of connector F as shown on sheet 13. Plug your RH factory tail lamp lead (not included) into this connection to complete
your RH tail lamp circuit.
LT GREEN
Back up lt sw
Route this light green wire to the LH driver’s side back up lamp area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion,
install terminal L, and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 13. Route the remaining portion of this wire over to the
RH back up lamp area, trim to length, install terminal J, and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 13. Plug your
factory back up lamp leads (not included) into connectors H to complete your back up lamp circuits
V
W
X
Y
Note: There is a 2 way male connector directly off of the main connector. Your completed dome lamp harness will plug in there. Route the loose end of
the orange wire doubled into this 2 way male connector to the LH driver’s side trunk hinge area, trim to length, install terminal J, and plug into
connector H as shown on sheet 13. Your factory trunk lamp (not included) will plug into this connection if your car has that option.
WHITE
Ctsy ground
(All models) Install terminal Q onto the loose piece white wire and snap it into your dome lamp base. Route the loose
end of this wire down the windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the orange
and white wires, trim to length, install terminal C and plug into connector E as shown on sheet 13.
ORANGE
12v battery - fused
(All models) Install terminal Q onto the loose piece orange wire and snap it into your dome lamp base. Route the loose
end of this wire down the windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the orange
and white wires, trim to length, install terminal C and plug into connector E as shown on sheet 13.
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trunk latch support)
Y
rh sidemarker
lamp lead
Classic Update Series
X
sheet 15
J
(All Models)
Q
Q
E
to fuel
gauge sender
white
C
orange
C
white
lt blue
orange
H
J
S (larger)
K
V
L
F
L
F
rh outer tail
lamp lead
dk. green & brown leads from
your original RH tail lamp assy.
(not included with this kit)
rh inner tail
lamp lead
L
L
tan
H
C
L
tan
H
J
brown leads from your
original tag lamp assys.
(not included with this kit)
lt green leads from your
original B/U lamp assys.
(not included with this kit)
L
H
H
J
lh inner tail
lamp lead
dk green
lt green
L
F
L
F
brown
lh outer tail
lamp lead
L
W
Y
(attach to center
trunk latch support)
lh sidemarker
lamp lead
All connectors are depicted
looking into the open end of the
connectors, NOT wire entry end
J
LH driver’s side
trunk hinge area
lh B/U
lamp lead
yellow & brown leads from
your original LH tail lamp assy.
(not included with this kit)
yellow
orange
rh B/U
lamp lead
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Connect the main connector ton this harness to the mating connector on the dash harness, 510361, bag G. Route this harness down along the LH driver’s side door sill
and back into trunk.
sheet 16
C
D
E
LIGHT BLUE
Third brake light
Connect to the third brake lamp, if equipped.
TAN
Gas gauge
Route this tan wire to the rear of the car near access hole in trunk floor to the sending unit, cut to length, install terminal
J and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 15. Install fuel tank extension V onto your sending unit, then route that
tan wire up thru the access hole in the trunk floor so that it is near the tan wire with connector H installed on it, slide
grommet S onto this extension wire in the direction shown on sheet 15, trim the wire to length, install terminal C, plug
into connector K, then plug connector K into connector H as shown on sheet 15.
BROWN
Rear running lights
Route this brown wire to the left hand side marker lamp area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install
terminal W, and plug into lamp socket pigtail assembly Y as shown on sheet 15. Route the loose end of this brown wire
to the outer left side tail light area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install terminal L and plug into
connector F as shown on sheet 15. Route the loose end of this brown wire to the inner left side tail light area, trim to
length, double it with the cut off portion, install terminal L and plug into connector F as shown on sheet 15. Route the
loose end of this brown wire to the left side license plate lamp area, trim to length, install terminal L, and plug into
connector H as shown on sheet 15. Route the loose end of this brown wire to the right side license plate lamp area, trim
to length, install terminal L, and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 15. Route the loose end of this brown wire to
the inner right side tail light area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install terminal L and plug into
connector F as shown on sheet 15. Route the loose end of this brown wire to the outer right side tail light area, trim to
length, double it with the cut off portion, install terminal L and plug into connector F as shown on sheet 15. Route the
remaining portion of this brown wire to the right hand side marker lamp area, trim to length, install terminal X, and plug
into the other lamp socket pigtail assembly Y as shown on sheet 15. Attach the two ring terminals (grounds) on the
black wires from the side marker pigtail assemblies Y together at the trunk latch area to complete the side marker
circuits. Plug your factory original license plate lamp leads (not included) into connectors H as shown on sheet 15.
F
H
J
K
L
NOTE: Your factory tail lamp leads will plug into connectors F from below to complete your stop/tail lamp wiring circuits.
YELLOW
Left rear turn
Route this yellow wire to the outer left side tail light area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install terminal
L and plug into the empty cavity of connector F as shown on sheet 15. Route the remaining portion of this yellow wire to
the inner left side tail light area, trim to length, install terminal J and plug into the empty cavity of connector F as shown
on sheet 15. Plug your inner and outer factory LH tail lamp leads (not included) into these two connections to complete
your LH tail lamp circuits.
DK GREEN
Right rear turn
Route this dark green wire to the inner right side tail light area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion, install
terminal L and plug into the empty cavity of connector F as shown on sheet 15. Route the remaining portion of this dark
green wire to the outer right side tail light area, trim to length, install terminal J and plug into the empty cavity of
connector F as shown on sheet 15. Plug your inner and outer factory RH tail lamp leads (not included) into these two
connections to complete your RH tail lamp circuits.
LT GREEN
Back up lt sw
Route this light green wire to the LH driver’s side back up lamp area, trim to length, double it with the cut off portion,
install terminal L, and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 15. Route the remaining portion of this wire over to the
RH back up lamp area, trim to length, install terminal J, and plug into connector H as shown on sheet 15. Plug your
factory back up lamp leads (not included) into connectors H to complete your back up lamp circuits
Q
S
V
W
X
Y
Note: There is a 2 way male connector directly off of the main connector. Your completed dome lamp harness will plug in there. Route the loose end of
the orange wire doubled into this 2 way male connector to the LH driver’s side trunk hinge area, trim to length, install terminal J, and plug into
connector H as shown on sheet 15. Your factory trunk lamp (not included) will plug into this connection if your car has that option.
WHITE
Ctsy ground
(All models) Install terminal Q onto the loose piece white wire and snap it into your dome lamp base. Route the loose
end of this wire down the windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the orange
and white wires, trim to length, install terminal C and plug into connector E as shown on sheet 15.
ORANGE
12v battery - fused
(All models) Install terminal Q onto the loose piece orange wire and snap it into your dome lamp base. Route the loose
end of this wire down the windshield pillar to the 2-way connector in the driver’s kick panel area containing the orange
and white wires, trim to length, install terminal C and plug into connector E as shown on sheet 15.
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starter solenoid feed
(purple)
INSTALLATION:
accessory feed
(brown)
NOTE: The instruction sheet packaged with this switch shows a copper lamp holder
bracket. That bracket is not used in this application and it’s installation can be
ignored.
SOL
D
ACC
BAT
battery feed
(red)
ignition feed
(pink)
IGN
2.
3.
GRD
ground
(not used)
NOTE: View from back of connector.
D
1.
This connector is on
the dash harness
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Due to the nature of the chrome plating on threaded collar A, AAW
recommends threading the nut on and off of the switch by hand a few times
to clean up the threads before installing the switch into your dash.
Plug in connector D from the dash wiring harness (bag G).
Install the back-up nut C onto the switch. The depth of this nut will have to be
determined when mounting the switch.
Insert the switch into the hole in the dash panel.
Install your original dash bezel plate.
Slide on collar B.
Screw on threaded collar A
Insert your original or New AAW lock cylinder into the new switch to complete
your installation.
NOTE: AAW has new lock cylinders with the correct
GM style keys for your new 500684 ignition switch.
Check below for your vehicle’s correct application.
C
B
A
NOTE: Please keep in mind that this is an upgraded switch, not an original
replacement, and as such, the flat side on this switch may be in a different
location than was your original. If you mount this new AAW switch in your
dash and the flat side is in fact in a different location, the key may not line
up as the original did. This will not alter the performance of the switch in
any way. If you wish for your key to line up as it did in the OEM application,
you will need to file out the flat spot in your original dash opening so that
the switch can be rotated to the correct position. Once the backing nut C is
set so that the depth of the switch is correct for your application, and bezel
nut A is firmly tightened, the switch will be secure and will not rotate.
AAW P/N 500672 (with finger guard):
AAW P/N 500674 (smooth face):
500423 - 1955-56 Chevy car
500434 - 1957 Chevy car
500481 - 1955-59 Chevy Truck
510217 - 1959-60 Chevy Impala
510063 - 1961-64 Chevy Impala
510267 - 1953-62 Chevy Corvette
500467 - 1947-55 Chevy Truck
500560 - 1960-66 Chevy truck
510360 - 1965 Chevy Impala
510372 - 1966-68 Chevy Impala
IGNITION SWITCH
Classic Update Series
VARIOUS APPLICATIONS
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(1)
A
(144.0” 6 Gauge charge wire)
(2)
Lift This END
B
1. One this page, you will find the wire, fuse bodies, fuses, boot, ring
terminals, and shrink tubing (items A through K) that are necessary
to connect your alternator and main power feed for your new AAW
wiring kit. Please be sure that all of the necessary components are
present before starting this portion of your installation. If anything is
missing, stop what you are doing and contact AAW at the number
listed below right away.
Sigorta
Fuse
2. On page 2, you will find directions for building the 2 Megafuse
assemblies (items B,C and D) into one unit.
3. On page 3, you will find an overall concept of how to connect the
Megafuse assemblies to your starter solenoid, alternator and main
power feed of your new wiring system.
(Megafuse body, cover and two M8 x 1.25 nuts / lock washers)
4. On page 4, you will find tips on building your charging circuit wires
and assembling them and the main panel power feed wire to the
Megafuse assembles.
LITTLEFUSE
C
MEGA
175A
(2)
(175 amp Megafuse)
D
G
(6Ga. starter ring terminal)
(1)
(Megafuse jumper)
E
H
J
(Alternator boot)
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(2)
(6Ga. alternator terminal)
(1)
(cut into six 1.0” pieces)
(3)
(6Ga. megafuse terminal)
(1)
F
(2)
K
(2)
(10Ga. megafuse terminal)
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510476 Z
DESCRIPTION:
Alternator and Main Power
GM COLUMN MOUNT
Connection
Kit
DASH MOUNT
Various Applications
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OR
C
LITTLEFUSE
MEGA
175A
LITTLEFUSE
B
MEGA
175A
LITTLEFUSE
MEGA
175A
D
OR
B
LITTLEFUSE
MEGA
175A
LITTLEFUSE
MEGA
175A
LITTLEFUSE
MEGA
175A
C
Assembling the (2) Megafuse assemblies
Assembled Megafuses
NOTE: Find a suitable place, as close to the battery power source as possible, under the
hood of the your vehicle to mount the completed Megafuse assemblies. Keep in mind that
you have 12 feet of 6Ga. charging wire, and that the main power feed coming from your
panel or bulkhead connection must also be able to reach the assembly.
1.Take the two Megafuse bodies and covers (items B) and snap them together. Remove
the 4 nuts and lock washers from the studs on the fuse body assemblies.
OR
Notched Cover
2. Install the Megafuse jumper (item D above) over two of the studs on the Megafuse
bodies. It is very important that the jumper MUST BE assembled on the side that is going
to connect to your main power connection (starter solenoid or battery feed).
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3. Notch top cover to clear jumper D as shown at right.
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4. Snap one 175amp fuse (items C) onto the studs of each of the two Megafuse bodies
(items B), over the jumper, then loosely re-attach the 4 nuts and lock washers back onto
the assembled Megafuses. The fuse assemblies are ready to install into your vehicle.
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Alternator and Main Power
Connection Kit
Various Applications
92972153 instruction sheet rev 0.1 6/24/2019
Starter
Solenoid
E
G
J
F
1
6 red gauge wire
from this kit
2
BAT
Delco-Remy
made in U.S.A
H
F
LITTLEFUSE
H
MEGA
175A
F
10 red gauge wire
from panel or
engine kit
LITTLEFUSE
MEGA
175A
Assembled Megafuses
battery cable (not
included with this kit)
‘-’
‘+’
Battery
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NOTE: See page 4 for tips on
building the 6 gauge charge
wires and connecting them,
along with the main panel
power feed wire, to the
Megafuse assemblies as
shown above.
K
F
Main Fuse
Panel Feed
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Alternator and Main Power
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Various Applications
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Building the 6Ga. charge wires and connecting them and the
main panel power feed wire to the Megafuse assemblies:
NOTE: Make sure that your battery is disconnected! You will need to install the preassembled Megafuses from page 2 in your
vehicle to start this part of the installation.
1. Pre-cut item F shrink tubing into (6) 1.00” - 1.25” pieces.
2. Take the 12-foot piece of 6Ga. red wire from this kit and route it from your starter (or other battery feed) over to the area
where you have mounted your Megafuse and cut it to length. Strip the insulation on each end back 1/2”. Install 2 pieces of
shrink tubing F onto the wire. At the starter end, crimp and solder (1) of terminal G onto the wire. At the Megafuse end, crimp
and solder (1) of terminal H onto the wire. Slide the shrink tubing over the terminals and heat it up to shrink it down.
3. Take the remaining portion of the 12-foot piece of 6Ga. red wire from this kit and route it from your alternator over to the area
where you have mounted your Megafuse and cut it to length. Strip the insulation on each end back 1/2”. Install 1 piece of
shrink tubing F onto the wire. At the alternator end, slip on boot E as shown on page 3, then crimp and solder (1) of terminal J
onto the wire. At the Megafuse end, crimp and solder (1) of terminal H onto the wire. Slide the shrink tubing over terminal H
and heat it up to shrink it down.
4. Take the 10Ga. red main power feed wire from your engine or panel sub-kit and route it over to the area where you have
mounted your Megafuse and cut it to length. Strip the insulation back 3/8”. Install 1 piece of shrink tubing F onto the wire, then
crimp and solder (1) of terminal K onto the wire.
5. Remove the 4 loosely tightened nuts and lock washers from the assembled Megafuses, then using the drawing on page 3 as
a guide, install your pre-assembled wires from steps 2-4 above. Re-install the 4 nuts and lock washers onto the assembled
Megafuses and tighten them down. This part of your installation is now complete.
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Alternator and Main Power
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To install your new headlight switch:
1. Install the switch from behind the dash, and align the switch body with the mounting hole.
The switch body has an alignment tab that must line up with the notch in the dashboard
mounting hole.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
(FRONT VIEW)
Wire entry view
DASHBOARD
1
Parking Lights - Stay on with headlights
2
Tail Lights - On in the park and headlight positions
Alignment
Notch
Fused Battery Feed - For park, tail and dash lamps
Headlight Feed - Power to the headlight dimmer switch
12V Battery Feed - Unfused power to the switch for headlights
Courtesy Ground - Ground feed to the dome and courtesy lights
DASHBOARD
Part-time Parking Lights - Turns off when the headlights are on
(Not supported by all kits)
OR
2. Install the switch mounting nut and tighten.
Dash Lights - Output to the dash light fuse or lights
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3. Gently press shaft into switch until it stops, then press firmly until it “clicks.” Pull shaft
back out to confirm it is seated correctly. The shaft should be locked into place inside switch.
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4. If the shaft does not lock, reinsert applying moderate pressure and slowly move shaft side
to side for lock to engage. Make sure switch body is still supported to prevent flexing. Press
shaft firmly until it clicks into place.
DESCRIPTION:
5. Ensure the shaft is fully seated and in the off position.
2
X
DASHBOARD
1
DASHBOARD
Most switches supplied with Classic Update and Universal Kits
ship with the shaft pre-installed. In many instances, the switch
can be installed without removing the shaft, but in some cases
the switch shaft may need to be trimmed to fit your specific
dash. In this situation, reference Trim to Fit instructions on the
back of this page for details.
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500332
Headlight Switch
92964649
Rev 3.0
1/10/2020
To Trim Shaft to Fit or Remove Shaft:
Remove Knob
BACK
Knob end
X
Wire entry view
DASHBOARD
Set screw
DASHBOARD
1. With the headlight switch installed,
loosen the set screw and remove the
knob. Make sure the switch is in the
“off” position by pushing the shaft
toward the back of the switch.
DASHBOARD
The headlight shaft knob should extend from the face of the mounting nut, and must allow enough clearance for the switch to turn off. If the shaft is longer
than necessary for your specific dash it can be trimmed to fit. Always trim the knob end of the shaft only and follow the guidelines below for best results.
Push Shaft
Shaft ID
Switch in OFF position
BACK
X
Wire entry view
DASHBOARD
Trim Line
(Mark here)
DASHBOARD
2. Set knob alongside shaft and mark
the desired location for cutting on the
shaft.
DASHBOARD
(shaft pushed all the way in)
Switch end
3. Remove the shaft and trim at mark. The shaft can be released from the switch by pulling it outward (toward the rear of the vehicle). Once fully in the
“On” position, press and hold the release button on the base of the switch body. Once button is pressed, continue to pull the shaft outward. New switches
may be tight, and it might be necessary to move the shaft side to side slightly while pulling to release.
BOTTOM VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
Remove Shaft
X
Wire entry view
TOP VIEW
2 Clicks - Full “ON” Position
Spring Button
Push & Hold
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Spring Button
Push & Hold
Connect to your
headlight low beam
Connect to your
headlight high beam
Connect to your
headlight low beam
Connect to your
headlight high beam
Connect to your
headlight switch
Connect to your
headlight switch
Connect the Dimmer Switch wires as shown above.
Connect the Dimmer Switch wires as shown above.
1. The top center terminal of the Dimmer Switch is connected to the Headlight switch.
2. The terminal on the right side is connected to your headlight high beam terminal.
3. The terminal on the left side is connected to your headlight low beam terminal.
1. The top center terminal of the Dimmer Switch is connected to the Headlight switch.
2. The terminal on the right side is connected to your headlight high beam terminal.
3. The terminal on the left side is connected to your headlight low beam terminal.
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GM COLUMN MOUNT
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DIMMERDASH
SWITCH
MOUNT
DIMMERDASH
SWITCH
MOUNT
92964573
92964573
UNIVERSAL
Rev 3.1
12/5/2014
UNIVERSAL
Rev 3.1
12/5/2014