Chevy Colorado / GMC Canyon INSTALL GUIDE

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S-TECH Switch Systems DEVELOPED, DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED and Assembled in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, known to many as JEEP COUNTRY.

Simple solutions to Off-Road challenges results in reliability, safety and convenience.

Please take a moment to read the following instructions and procedures.

while installing your S-TECH Switch System. REMEMBER: Be a Pro! Always measure twice and cut once.

2 S-TECH Switch Systems DEVELOPED, DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED and Assembled in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, known to many as JEEP COUNTRY. Trail riding at 10,000 feet at night requires great lighting and a well-engineered switch system. That is where S-TECH was developed and tested. Simple solutions to Off-Road challenges results in reliability, safety and convenience. Our Made in the USA injection molded switch housing and plug and play wire harness has a pure OEM look and feel second to none. Please take a moment to read the following instructions and procedures. Since you will be drilling and cutting into parts of your vehicle, we highly suggest that you consider using either a service professional or use professional techniques and practices while installing your S-TECH Switch System. REMEMBER: Be a Pro! Always measure twice and cut once. Included in Kit One (1) Custom Chevy Colorado / GMC Canyon Switch Housing Dual LED Rocker Switches One (1) Power Control Module Box & Cover One Custom Plug and Play Wiring Harness One (1) Custom Powder Coated Bracket Eight (8) Nylon HD Cable Ties 50# Tensile 7" Black Two (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4" Hex Cap Screw s Two (2) 1/4-20 Nyloc Nuts Two (2) 6-32x3/4 Black Hex Set Screws Two (2) Stainless Hex Keps Lock Nuts Instructions and Link to Installation Video Made in the USA Sticker Team Tech Offroad Sticker S-TECH Switch Systems Sticker 2 STechSwitch.com sales@stechswitch.com Conifer Rd. # Conifer, CO

INSTALLATION/UPDATES: Please check our website STechSwitch.

parts that you will be using during the install.

03 Remove the S-TECH Wire Harness and Control Box.

3 INSTALLATION/UPDATES: Please check our website STechSwitch.com for the latest in installation updates and helpful hints to your installation. 01 Open the S-TECH box and familiarize yourself with all of the parts that you will be using during the install. 02 Remove the S-TECH Switch Housing. 03 Remove the S-TECH Wire Harness and Control Box. 04 Cut Cable Ties on S-TECH Wire Harness. WARNING: Be sure NOT to cut into the wire harness STechSwitch.com Conifer Rd. # Conifer, CO

05 Optional: Mount low voltage module and breaker to the lower portion of the S-Tech mounting bracket.

Mount the bracket in front of the battery with the provided bolt. This is the center mounting hole on the S-Tech mounting bracket.

The second mounting point is the lower portion of the battery bracket.

4 05 Optional: Mount low voltage module and breaker to the lower portion of the S-Tech mounting bracket. 06 Pop the hood and disconnect the negative battery terminal with a 10mm wrench/ socket. Mount the bracket in front of the battery with the provided bolt. This is the center mounting hole on the S-Tech mounting bracket. The bolt will go through the square opening in the plastic battery tray mount. The second mounting point is the lower portion of the battery bracket. You will need to drill for a bolt or use a self tapping screw through the lower bracket between the large harness connector and battery bracket. It is very thick plastic and is a 07 strong mounting point. 4 STechSwitch.com sales@stechswitch.com Conifer Rd. # Conifer, CO

IDENTIFY WIRE LEADS: Familiarize yourself with all of the wire circuits. Please check our website, www.stechswitch.

By design, each of your accessories should be grounded at or near each accessory.

5 IDENTIFY WIRE LEADS: Familiarize yourself with all of the wire circuits. Please check our website, under INSTALLATION/UPDATES for the latest in installation updates and helpful hints to your installation. FROM YOUR ACCESSORIES: Only connect the positive side to the S-TECH OUTPUTS. By design, each of your accessories should be grounded at or near each accessory. A B C WIRE ID A = Output Wires 1, 2, 3, 4 (5, 6) B = Small Accessory Red Wire (Fuse Block, connect to Fuse tab and insert in Fuse Block Position M9 C = Big Red Wire (12V Battery) D = Black Wire (Ground) 6 switch system output wires D 08 4 SWITCH SYSTEM Position Color 1 Yellow 2 Orange 3 Brown 4 Grey 6 SWITCH SYSTEM Position Color 1 White 2 Green 3 Yellow 4 Orange 5 Brown 6 Grey STechSwitch.com sales@stechswitch.com Conifer Rd. # Conifer, CO

system shown Fuse 2 Fuse 6 Relay 6 Relay 2 Relay 1 NOTE: All circuits are capable of 30A each.

6 Here's how the switch numbers relates to fuses and relays. Relay 4 Relay 3 Fuse 1 Fuse 2 Fuse position switch system shown Fuse 4 Relay 2 Relay 1 Relay 5 Relay 4 Relay 3 Fuse 3 Fuse 4 Fuse 5 Fuse 1 09b 6 position switch system shown Fuse 2 Fuse 6 Relay 6 Relay 2 Relay 1 NOTE: All circuits are capable of 30A each. Double check the accessory that you are controlling and make sure it matches the fuse Amperage installed in the control box. Maximum Total Load 600 WATTS. EXAMPLE: A 50" light bar would require a 30A fuse while a few LED rock lights would usually require less than 10A 6 STechSwitch.com sales@stechswitch.com Conifer Rd. # Conifer, CO

(Optional)The third mounting point is on the left inner fender.

Use the S-Tech bracket as a guide to mark and drill the inner fender for a bolt.

off-roading. 10 11 Attach the 24 battery cable to the battery side of the breaker.

7 (Optional)The third mounting point is on the left inner fender. This point requires drilling of metal so rust prevention is required(paint). Use the S-Tech bracket as a guide to mark and drill the inner fender for a bolt. The mount will still be secure without this mounting point but adds extra security for hard off-roading Attach the 24 battery cable to the battery side of the breaker. 12 Take the two ground wires off the low voltage connector and crimp them into one side of a butt connector. STechSwitch.com sales@stechswitch.com Conifer Rd. # Conifer, CO

13 Individually attach butt connectors to each positive wire coming off the low voltage module.

14 If the terminal ground connector is too small, feel free to replace it with either a 5/16 or 3/8 ring terminal

15 Using 14-18ga wire attach a 10 piece of wire to the butt connector on the low voltage positive INPUT line.

8 13 Individually attach butt connectors to each positive wire coming off the low voltage module. Using 14-18ga wire, attach a 10 piece of wire to the butt connector on the low voltage ground cables. 14 If the terminal ground connector is too small, feel free to replace it with either a 5/16 or 3/8 ring terminal connector. 15 Using 14-18ga wire attach a 10 piece of wire to the butt connector on the low voltage positive INPUT line. Attach the included add a fuse to the end of the positive INPUT line extension you already have attached. Now place the fuse box on top of the battery to begin running cables. 8 STechSwitch.com sales@stechswitch.com Conifer Rd. # Conifer, CO

16 The switch panel cable will be to be ran through the firewall at one of two locations.

Also you can drill a 5/8 hole through the clutch plate on automatic models. Both methods will require minor waterproofing.

The clutch plate method would require an additional rubber grommet to seal the drilled hole.

9 16 The switch panel cable will be to be ran through the firewall at one of two locations. You can cut a small hole into the rubber grommet for the main wiring harness. Also you can drill a 5/8 hole through the clutch plate on automatic models. Both methods will require minor waterproofing. The existing rubber grommet can be sealed back up with a little silicon. The clutch plate method would require an additional rubber grommet to seal the drilled hole. 17 The power cable from the fuse box will need connected to the output side of the breaker. The ground cable from the fuse box will need to be connected to the ground stud located in front of the battery on the body. The ground cable from the low voltage control will need to be connected to the ground stud with a 3/8 ring terminal already added. 18 STechSwitch.com sales@stechswitch.com Conifer Rd. # Conifer, CO

secondary switch* *Optional secondary switch available on www.stechswitch.

Failure to install the FUSE TAP in the correct direction will result in NO POWER to the system.

This will enable the system when the ignition is turned on.

drain your battery since the lower LED lights will be on all the time.

On/Off manually without the ignition on. However be very careful not to leave it on too long, it will drain our battery.

10 secondary switch* *Optional secondary switch available on Be sure to note the direction of the fuse tap relative to the Power Distribution Box. Failure to install the FUSE TAP in the correct direction will result in NO POWER to the system. Use the supplied Fuse Tap to provide for an ignition on only 12V source. CONNECT Fuse Tap to accessory on only location. This will enable the system when the ignition is turned on. Do not install the Red Accessory wire directly to a 12 volt source like a live fuse or the vehicles 12V battery as this will drain your battery since the lower LED lights will be on all the time. Some customers have done this and installed a secondary switch (see inset photo) to the RED Accessory wire circuit to turn it On/Off manually without the ignition on. However be very careful not to leave it on too long, it will drain our battery. 19 Plug the add a fuse you wired onto the low voltage module into the passenger heated seat fuse The ACC line from the fuse box will need crimped into the butt connector on the low voltage module output wire. 22 Now the fuse box can be mounted to the bracket with the provided bolts. 10 STechSwitch.com sales@stechswitch.com Conifer Rd. # Conifer, CO

23 Inside the cab you will need to use plastic pry tools to remove the lower heated seat bezel where the switches will mount.

F52 24 Removing the heated seat panel will expose two 7mm bolts holding the USB/12v panel in.

25 You will need to take a dremel or cutting tool of choice to cut the back of the cubby to allow for the wires and harness to connect along with

11 23 Inside the cab you will need to use plastic pry tools to remove the lower heated seat bezel where the switches will mount. Start by prying one side loose then switch to the other side for it to completely come off. Disconnect the heated seat buttons if applicable. F52 24 Removing the heated seat panel will expose two 7mm bolts holding the USB/12v panel in. Remove these bolts and panel to allow for the harness to be ran behind the bezel where the switches will mount. 25 You will need to take a dremel or cutting tool of choice to cut the back of the cubby to allow for the wires and harness to connect along with drilling two holes on either side to screw the switch plate down. Template provided. Once everything is drilled use the two provided screws to mount the switch panel. STechSwitch.com sales@stechswitch.com Conifer Rd. # Conifer, CO

26 Once the harness is pulled into the cab, you will need to pull back the center console trim located

Start by pulling at the front of the trim and it will start to pop out.

Once you have access to the side of the center console you will need to route the cable up through an

27 28 When the harness is pulled to out the front of the dash console, mock the switch panel up to make

Then connect the harness to the switch panel.

12 26 Once the harness is pulled into the cab, you will need to pull back the center console trim located beside the drivers right leg and gas pedal. Start by pulling at the front of the trim and it will start to pop out. It is just held in with little metal clips. Once you have access to the side of the center console you will need to route the cable up through an opening near the other wire harness connectors behind where the heated seat buttons normally are When the harness is pulled to out the front of the dash console, mock the switch panel up to make sure you don t need to pull more cable out or feed some back into the dash. Then connect the harness to the switch panel. 29 Once you have everything else connected go back to the engine back and flip the breaker to off before connecting to the positive side of the battery. I connected mine to the battery side of the 300amp fuse due to the Colorado battery terminal not having an accessory nut. 12 STechSwitch.com sales@stechswitch.com Conifer Rd. # Conifer, CO

31 Before reassembling the interior panels, test all components to ensure everything is working.

13 30 Connect any electronics to the 4 waterproof butt connectors coming off the fuse box. Use a heat gun to seal with connectors. Reattach the battery ground and then reset the breaker. 31 Before reassembling the interior panels, test all components to ensure everything is working. Once tested, reassemble the interior and enjoy! STechSwitch.com sales@stechswitch.com Conifer Rd. # Conifer, CO

To Switch Housing Output Connections Shown with Optional Low Voltage Disconnect & 60 AMP Breaker We highly recommend the use of a 60AMP Breaker with all of our switch systems!

14 To Switch Housing Output Connections Shown with Optional Low Voltage Disconnect & 60 AMP Breaker We highly recommend the use of a 60AMP Breaker with all of our switch systems! Also, Protect your system below 10 volts with the Low Voltage Disconnect. Ground Low Voltage Disconnect 60 AMP Breaker Accessory Wire To Fuse Tap To Ground To Battery 24" or 60" Battery Cable 14 STechSwitch.com sales@stechswitch.com Conifer Rd. # Conifer, CO

15 SWITCHES LEFT TO RIGHT: Switch Position 1, 2, 3, 4 (5, 6) NOTE: If switches are inoperable recheck ground, 12V source and red ignition source for power. Should you have troubleshooting questions check the S-TECH website stechswitch.com/installs-new/ or call us at CONgRATULATIONS! You have just completed the installation of your new S-tech Switch System. Any Questions or Comments please call or us at sales@stechswitch.com For information & videos as well as printable / downloadable instructions and templates, please visit STechSwitch.com sales@stechswitch.com Conifer Rd. # Conifer, CO

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