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Alpine HCE-RCAM-WRA Installation Manual

Alpine HCE-RCAM-WRA Installation Manual

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Jeep Wrangler
HCE-RCAM-WRA
Stealth-Mount Spare Tire Camera
Installation Manual
˜ Model: Wrangler
˜ Model Year: 2007-2018
* The specified vehicles have been tested and have met compatibility specs at the time of testing. Compatibility is
not guaranteed if the manufacturer has made production changes to the listed vehicles above.
Warning: Before you begin wiring, remove the ground wire from the negative
terminal of the battery. Failing to do so can lead to electric shock, injury or damage
to equipment.
Introduction
˜ Congratulations on purchasing the HCE-RCAM-WRA. This installation manual is designed to take you through
the installation of HCE-RCAM-WRA. Please familiarize yourself with the owners manual and if you still have
additional questions please call 1-800-TECH-101.
Note
˜ Design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement.
To Ensure Safe Use, Always Follow These Precautions
˜ The installation of this product requires specialized skills and experience. We recommend that you have the
product installed by an Alpine authorized dealer.
˜ Before you use this product, be sure to carefully read this installation manual and the separate user's manual
so that you can use the product correctly. Alpine Electronics bears no responsibility for problems that arise as
a result of failure to follow the instructions in the manuals.
˜ This manual includes a number of symbols that are intended to help you use the product safely, to prevent
harm to you and others, and to protect against damage to property. These symbols and their meanings are
listed below. Make sure you fully understand these symbols before you begin reading the main text.
Explanations of Injury and Damage That May Result from Incorrect Use
Ignoring the content marked by this indication and using the product incorrectly is
Warning
expected to lead to death or serious injury.
Ignoring the content marked by this indication and using the product incorrectly is only
Caution
expected to lead to injury or property damage.
Model
Jeep
Wrangler (JK)
Wrangler Unlimited (JK)
HCE-RCAM-WRA
Year
2007-2018
2007-2018
Jeep Wrangler
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Summary of Contents for Alpine HCE-RCAM-WRA

  • Page 1 ˜ Before you use this product, be sure to carefully read this installation manual and the separate user's manual so that you can use the product correctly. Alpine Electronics bears no responsibility for problems that arise as a result of failure to follow the instructions in the manuals.
  • Page 2 Forbidden requires specialized skills and experience. steering wheel, gearshift, or the like; or Have the product installed by an Alpine pose a threat to passengers. Doing so could authorized dealer. lead to an accident or injury.
  • Page 3 Jeep Wrangler HCE-RCAM-WRA ˜ 3/16 Tools Possibly Required (This Will Vary Depending On The Vehicle) Panel Removing Tool Sockets Phillips Screwdriver Wire Cutters Extension Ratchet Crimpers Pliers Torx Screwdriver Accessory List Installation Kit Parts Camera Bracket With Camera Extension Cable...
  • Page 4 Jeep Wrangler HCE-RCAM-WRA ˜ 4/16 Factory Unit Disassembly Process (2007-2010 Only) Warning: Before you begin wiring, remove the ground wire from the negative terminal of the battery. Failing to do so can lead to electric shock, injury or damage to equipment.
  • Page 5 Jeep Wrangler HCE-RCAM-WRA ˜ 5/16 Factory Unit Disassembly Process (2011-2018 Only) Remove the knee cover panel and extract (2) 7mm DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE CONTINUING. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL screws located to the right and left sides of the steering wheel column.
  • Page 6 Jeep Wrangler HCE-RCAM-WRA ˜ 6/16 Glove Box Removal Removing B-Pillar Panel Remove B-Pillar panel by disengaging 4 clips on Open the glove box. both front and rear passenger sides. Push inwards both left and right sides to release the glove box out.
  • Page 7 Jeep Wrangler HCE-RCAM-WRA ˜ 7/16 Removing Rear Right Side Panel Using 10mm socket to remove the panel. Using T25 Torx, remove the screws on the rear right side panel. Unclip the cigarette lighter socket from the harness. Using panel removing tools, pry off seatbelt cover[#1] and remove the roll cage cover[#2].
  • Page 8 Jeep Wrangler HCE-RCAM-WRA ˜ 8/16 Spare Tire and Wheel Removal Camera & Light Extension Cable Installation Using 19mm socket, extract the lug nuts. Route the wires: A. Start from the head unit harness B. Behind the glove box C. Down the passenger kick panel D.
  • Page 9: Bracket Installation

    Jeep Wrangler HCE-RCAM-WRA ˜ 9/16 Camera & Light Extension Cable Installation Bracket Installation G. Secure to the factory cables. 1) Attach camera bracket to spare tire bracket using the supplied allen wrench, torx screw, and lock washer. 2) Adjust the bracket for the camera height.
  • Page 10 Jeep Wrangler HCE-RCAM-WRA ˜ 10/16 Wiring Diagram: OEM Head Unit With SGS-CH01 (Sold Seperately) Factory Head Unit SGS-CH01 (Sold Seperately) To SGS-CH01 Main Connector To Factory To Factory Main Camera Connector Harness Connector To Rear Camera Input HCE-RCAM-WRA Ground And...
  • Page 11 Jeep Wrangler HCE-RCAM-WRA ˜ 11/16 Wiring Diagram: OEM Head Unit With ALP-HRN-CAMCH (Sold Seperately) Factory Head Unit To Factory Camera Connector NOTE: The OEM radio will need to be ashed by a Jeep dealer to enable the rear camera feature when using the...
  • Page 12 Jeep Wrangler HCE-RCAM-WRA ˜ 12/16 Wiring Diagram: Alpine Head Unit Using Direct Connection Direct Camera Input Alpine Head Unit (Sold Separately) DISP. OUT CAN I/F HDMI IN HDMI OUT SXM/DAB PRE OUT EXT. KEY W.REMOTE POWER ANTENNA HCE-RCAM-WRA Camera Extension Cable Not Used Power &...
  • Page 13 Jeep Wrangler HCE-RCAM-WRA ˜ 13/16 Wiring Diagram: Alpine Head Unit With SGS-CH01 (Sold Separately) Direct Camera Adapter Direct Camera (ships with head unit) Input SGS-CH01 Alpine Head Unit (Sold Seperately) (Sold Separately) DISP. OUT CAN I/F HDMI IN HDMI OUT...
  • Page 14 Alpine Direct Front Camera SGS-CH01 Main Connector Ground (Black) To Chassis Ground NOTE: It is highly recommended to use an Alpine direct connect camera Accessory (Red) for the front camera. Any other camera To Red Pin 4 can not be guaranteed to work.
  • Page 15 Accessory (Red) Battery (Yellow) Alpine Direct Front Camera Ground (Black) NOTE: It is highly recommended to use an Alpine direct connect camera Accessory (Red) for the front camera. Any other camera can not be guaranteed to work. Ground (Black) NOTE: The HCE-C1100 can NOT be plugged in directly. It must be used with the Power &...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Test camera with a different display. Plug the RCA of the camera into a display with a RCA input. Alpine head unit only shows The HCE-RCAM-WRA camera is Alternatively, you can use a different RCA guidelines in reverse.