Toyota - Avalon - Workshop Manual - 1994 - 1999

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED PRODUCT RATING OR TOW VEHICLE LAMP LOAD RATING, WHICHEVER IS LOWER APPLICATIONS WIRING LOCATION GUIDE PASSENGER CARS (P) Make Model Toyota Avalon Representative vehicle shown below Toyota Camry P3 - Behind driver side taillight housing, inside of trunk Toyota Camry hybrid P4 - Behind passenger side taillight housing, inside of trunk Toyota Venza CUSTOM WIRING HARNESS P3 P4 NOTICE All steps must be followed to ensure the wiring harness will function properly. Once installed, test for proper function by using a test light or connecting a properly wired trailer. TOOLS NEEDED Phillips screwdriver Flat blade screwdriver Panel trim removal tool WARNING The battery connection must be fuse-protected, 10-amp max. Exceeding the product rating can cause loss of warranty, overheating and potential fire. Do not exceed product rating or tow vehicle lamp load rating, whichever is lower. Signal Circuits - 3.0 amps per side Tail / Running Circuits - 6.0 amps total Check vehicle owner's manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for more information. PAGE 1 • 56079-INS-RA INSTALLATION / SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Venza Open the vehicle tailgate. Remove the rubber mat, trunk floor panels, rear scuff panel and trays (A,B). Set aside all items removed taking care not to damage parts. On both sides of the vehicle, remove the cargo loops so the trim panels can be carefully pulled away from the vehicle (C). Avalon and Camry Open the vehicle tailgate. Remove the floor coverings. Remove the two plastic fasteners securing the rear scuff panel (D). Push on the center of the fastener while pulling to remove it. Remove the scuff panel by pulling out on the bottom and then up. Take care not to damage the alignment tabs on the back. Step 2 Starting on the driver side, pull back on the rear trim panel to locate the vehicle taillight wiring harness connectors (E). The connectors will be similar to those on the custom wiring harness. Separate the connectors from the taillight housing taking care not to damage the locking tabs. Step 5 Route the custom wiring harness end with the green wire to the passenger side behind the removed scuff panels. Repeat steps 2-3 on the passenger side using the harness end with the green wire. Step 6 Locate a flat spot inside the vehicle, near the taillight. Adhere the black converter box using the provided double-sided tape. Step 7 Route the black power wire from the vehicle battery as shown on the included CME-PCL-INS sheet. Step 8 When in use, route the 4-flat to the center of the vehicle and out of the trunk. When not in use, roll up and store in a convenient, out of the way location inside the trunk. Secure any loose wires with the provided cable ties. Step 9 Reinstall all items removed during install. Install the provided 4-flat dust cover to help prevent corrosion. Step 3 Insert the custom wiring harness end with yellow wire between the separated connectors. Make sure the connectors are fully inserted with locking tabs in place (F). Step 4 Locate a suitable grounding point near the connector such as an existing screw with nut in the vehicle frame or drill a 3/32" pilot hole for the provided screw. The area should be free of rust, dirt and paint. Secure the white ground wire using the ring terminal and provided screw. WARNING: Check for miscellaneous items that may be hidden behind or under any surface before drilling to avoid damage and / or personal injury. 56079-INS-RA • PAGE 2 A B C D E F