How to install CK71 DRL

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Tools required:

Flat head screw driver

Phillips screw driver

Plastic trim removal tool (to remove plastic clips)

Long needle nose plier

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With the front bumper removed. Place it facing down, so that you will be able to remove the side air ducts. NOTE: Place some towels or rags under the face of the bumper in order to protect the paint from getting scratched

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1. Once you have identified the side air ducts, using your plastic trim removal tool or flat screw driver, proceed to remove the 2 plastic clips that attach the duct to the bumper.

2. With the plastic clips removed, using your Philips screw driver, undo the 3 screws that attach the duct to the side vent.
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3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the other side of the bumper.
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4. Once both ducts are removed proceed to remove the vent both sides of the bumper, by pulling up.
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5. With both vents removed, proceed to install the CK71 DRL vents on the same location as your factory ones. You will need to push down with medium force. You should hear and feel the vent clipping on to the tabs once it’s fully sited
NOTE: In order to make sure you are installing the vent on the correct side, make sure the cable coming from the back of the DRL is facing up. Make sure the tabs line up.
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6. Once both vents have been installed, proceed to install the air duct back on each side of the bumper. Start by lining up the top part of the duct (where the plastic clips go) and then line up the bottom part, paying attention not to damage/crush the cable coming from the top of the vent.
NOTE: Make sure that the cable is positioned outside of the air duct and that it is not getting crushed by it.
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7. With everything lined up, proceed to install the clips and screws back on both sides of the bumper.
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8. Now that the CK71 DRLs are mounted to the front bumper, proceed to the driver installation on the car.

9. Run the cables with the T-tap connectors through the opening shown on the photo below. This will route the right behind the headlight harness. Repeat the same process on the other side of the car.
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10. Identify the cables on the factory headlight harness that will need to be tapped into in order for the CK71 DRLs to function properly.
NOTE: Use the needle nose plier in order to crimp down the T-tap connector on to the factory harness.

Driver side---------------------DRL
Grey/Orange-------------------Black
Orange--------------------------Amber
Grey----------------------------Red

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Passenger Side----------------DRL
Red--------------------------------Red
Orange---------------------------Amber
Black/Orange------------------ Black


11. Once all cable connections are done, secure the drive box with cable ties to the wiring loom closest to it.
12. With everything in place, proceed to reinstall the bumper, by plugging in the CK71 DRLs first (Make sure you test connectivity and all functions before mounting the bumper completely)

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have completed the installations of your CK71 DRL’s. Enjoy!!
 
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Really nice write up but of course I'm going to ask. Do I HAVE to remove the front bumper or does that just make it easier? I've only had the car a month so haven't dived into body panel removal yet :unsure:
 
Removing the bumper is highly advised as it will make running the cables and overall installation much easier.
Don't be afraid though, it is easier than you may think. I will be posting a how to thread with photos soon :thumbup:
 
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Removing the bumper is highly advised as it will make running the cables and overall installation much easier.
Don't be afraid though, it is easier than you may think. I will be posting a how to thread with photos soon :thumbup:

While your at it, if you could, find the correct wire connections so that the CK71 DRLs will turn off with the OEM DRLs. Thanks a million for this mod! Mine should be arriving soon! Cann't wait!
 
That is also on the list and will be added to the OP once I get the pin outs.
I will also be adding the wiring pin outs for the GT, GT1s and Premium.
 
Really nice write up but of course I'm going to ask. Do I HAVE to remove the front bumper or does that just make it easier? I've only had the car a month so haven't dived into body panel removal yet :unsure:
Here ya go. Fairly straight forward removing the front bumper. Just take your time ... and I recommend doing it in full daylight.:)
 
Here ya go. Fairly straight forward removing the front bumper. Just take your time ... and I recommend doing it in full daylight.:)

Sweet thank you :D
 
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Tools required:

Flat head screw driver

Phillips screw driver

Plastic trim removal tool (to remove plastic clips)

Long needle nose plier

QFCylEeh.jpg




With the front bumper removed. Place it facing down, so that you will be able to remove the side air ducts. NOTE: Place some towels or rags under the face of the bumper in order to protect the paint from getting scratched

RBgEphxh.jpg


1. Once you have identified the side air ducts, using your plastic trim removal tool or flat screw driver, proceed to remove the 2 plastic clips that attach the duct to the bumper.

2. With the plastic clips removed, using your Philips screw driver, undo the 3 screws that attach the duct to the side vent.
BFOn0r0h.jpg


3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the other side of the bumper.
tvlo2mBh.jpg


4. Once both ducts are removed proceed to remove the vent both sides of the bumper, by pulling up.
1l82dd5h.jpg


5. With both vents removed, proceed to install the CK71 DRL vents on the same location as your factory ones. You will need to push down with medium force. You should hear and feel the vent clipping on to the tabs once it’s fully sited
NOTE: In order to make sure you are installing the vent on the correct side, make sure the cable coming from the back of the DRL is facing up. Make sure the tabs line up.
JsvQeVch.jpg

ewVv2uAh.jpg

dYNgaNRh.jpg



6. Once both vents have been installed, proceed to install the air duct back on each side of the bumper. Start by lining up the top part of the duct (where the plastic clips go) and then line up the bottom part, paying attention not to damage/crush the cable coming from the top of the vent.
NOTE: Make sure that the cable is positioned outside of the air duct and that it is not getting crushed by it.
sdmq42jh.jpg

PhX2nE4h.jpg



7. With everything lined up, proceed to install the clips and screws back on both sides of the bumper.
AhATl5yh.jpg

IRZgaIvh.jpg

NNO9wn6h.jpg

3ny14P3h.jpg

9tqNTHNh.jpg



8. Now that the CK71 DRLs are mounted to the front bumper, proceed to the driver installation on the car.

9. Run the cables with the T-tap connectors through the opening shown on the photo below. This will route the right behind the headlight harness. Repeat the same process on the other side of the car.
Wbdh9mjh.jpg

pJTPB5Ph.jpg



10. Identify the cables on the factory headlight harness that will need to be tapped into in order for the CK71 DRLs to function properly.
NOTE: Use the needle nose plier in order to crimp down the T-tap connector on to the factory harness.

Driver side---------------------DRL
Grey/Orange-------------------Black
Orange--------------------------Amber
Grey----------------------------White

SQ7Eve0h.jpg

yMCNcjWh.jpg



Passenger Side----------------DRL
Red--------------------------------White
Orange---------------------------Amber
Black/Orange------------------ Black

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11. Once all cable connections are done, secure the drive box with cable ties to the wiring loom closest to it.
12. With everything in place, proceed to reinstall the bumper, by plugging in the CK71 DRLs first (Make sure you test connectivity and all functions before mounting the bumper completely)

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have completed the installations of your CK71 DRL’s. Enjoy!!
Hey @robz32! Many thanks for phone discussion concerning the DRL install today. Just to confirm ... before I remove my bumper ... are these the wiring instructions are for the GT2?
 
Hey @robz32! Many thanks for phone discussion concerning the DRL install today. Just to confirm ... before I remove my bumper ... are these the wiring instructions are for the GT2?

No problem at all.

Yes they are.

Feel free to call me if you need any assistance :thumbup:
 
Has anyonene installed without removing the bumper?
 
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Cha-ching
 
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I did it the first time without removing the bumper, but after removing the bumper the second time, I found that it is easier and quicker to install these with the bumper off.
Not to mention that your back will thank you as well, as you will not need to jack up the car and remove the heavy wheels.

Removing the front bumper is not hard at all. All you need is a 10mm socket and a plastic clip removal tool or a flat screw driver, that's it.
 
This is for coming on only when headlights/parking lights come on:
Driver side---------------------DRL
Grey/Orange-------------------Black
Yellow--------------------------Amber
Grey----------------------------Red
Passenger Side----------------DRL
Red--------------------------------Red
Yellow---------------------------Amber
Black/Orange------------------ Black
 
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