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ClearWater Lights Off-Road User manual

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General Information
Note: Vehicle needs to be running before the lights will function properly.
Please visit our website for more information and to view our full
catalog of LED lights and kits:
www.clearwaterlights.com
About the Kit:
Thank you for purchasing Clearwater Lights for your JL! We have
developed this LED light kit to be specifically for the 2018-2020 Jeep
Wrangler JL models to be plug-n-play. The key features of this kit are:
Up to 30,000 Lumens of Forward LED Illumination
Fully Dimmable, On-Demand Controls
Vehicle Specific Light Mount
Vehicle Specific Headlight Jumper
Integrated High-Beam and Horn Feature
Removable Covers with Selective Yellow and Clear Lenses
About the Lights:
Clearwater Lights are high intensity LED auxiliary lights. The light
projection is very useful on trails and mountain roads as it sends light far
down the road as well as in the corners.
Do not use these with on coming traffic present unless the dimmer
is turned down. Sevina lights work great for off road use due to the
powerful light output and specific beam pattern they boast.
Clearwater Lights can be used in a “low” beam mode (dimmable
5-55% of max) and a “high” beam mode (100%). With the highbeam and
horn feautes installed, the Clearwater Lights will automatically go to 100%
when either the high beam or horn is pressed.
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Please be sure to read our instructions thoroughly
before attempting installation.
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Step 1: Parts List and Bike PreparationParts List
Check parts list below with your kit to be sure all parts are handy. If
something is missing, please call us at (916) 852-7029.
Please take the time to review the included instructions. Be
sure to follow the suggestions to keep the installation safe and
reliable. If you have any questions or comments, please feel
free to send us a note via email at sales@clearwaterlight.com.
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Clearwater Lights x 1 pair
Front Grill Mounts x 1 pair
Vehicle Harness x 1
Cabin Control: Dimmer-Switch x 1
Removable Covers (1 pair) with Yellow and Clear Lenses (1 pair each)
Mod Brackets x 1 pair
8’ Data Cable x 1
Headlight Jumper x 1
Light Extension Wires
Connection Bag x 1
Hardware Bag x 1
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Disassembly
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First, park the vehicle on level, hard pavement or concrete to ensure it
will be stable during the installation.
Follow the manufacturers guidelines for disconnecting the battery(s). This
is important to prevent damage to the electrical system.
In order to mount the light brackets, the front grill must be removed first.
To do this, remove the six push clips located on the top lip of the front
grill that holds it in place. Using a small flat edge screwdriver or trim
tool may help. Once all push clips are removed, pull the top of the grill
forward, then pull the bottom of the grill out to unsnap the bottom clips.
Set the grill aside.
Remove six push clips to release grillRemove six push clips to release grill
Disconnect battery(s)Disconnect battery(s)
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Mounting The Brackets
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Once the position of the brackets are set, push down on the brackets while
tightening the nuts so that the top two bolts make contact with the crossbar.
This will ensure the brackets are secure and level. Tighten the brackets, and
again make sure brackets are level using a yard stick or straight edge to help
confirm the brackets are correctly seated.
Gather the following parts for the Front Grill Mount:
Left Side Right Side
Washers x 6, Nylocks x 6, Bolts x 6, Plates x 2
Note: The brackets can be moved from side to side. Be careful not to block
the slots in the cross bar, otherwise the grill will not be able to be reinstalled.
Install the brackets along the cross-brace in front of the radiator using
the supplied carriage bolts, washers, nylock nuts and plates. The bolts
go in from the front. Then behind the brace, the plate, washer and nylock.
Loosely assemble the brackets on the cross bar to set the position.
JL Brackets can slide side-to-sideJL Brackets can slide side-to-side
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Mounting the Lights
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M8 Hardware
M10 Hardware
Mod Bracket
Mount the lights using the Clearwater Lights Mod Bracket and associated M8
and M10 hardware to the JL bracket. A dab of blue locktite or equivalent would
be a good idea for the M8 threads.
Note: Use a level to ensure the lights are a couple degrees down from level
with the ground so they do not blind oncoming traffic. If oncoming traffic is
flashing you, your lights are pointed up too high and should be tilted down.
Mod Bracket MountedMod Bracket Mounted Mounted LightsMounted Lights
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Wiring Diagram + Functionality Overview
(The Most Important Page)
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Installing Harness + Headlight Jumper
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The harness should be mounted under the hood, located on the passenger
side of the vehicle between the battery and the fender well. Zip tie the
harness in place or use an existing bolt hole and bolt to securely fasten it.
BatteryBattery
Front of VehicleFront of Vehicle
HarnessHarness
JumperJumper
Reconnect Reconnect
Jumper to Jumper to
HeadlightHeadlight
High-Beam WireHigh-Beam Wire
Access to the passenger side headlight is required for a complete
installation. The air box will need to be lifted and moved out of the way and
can be done simply by pulling up on it to move it out of place. The headlight
plug can now be reached and unplugged. Insert the Clearwater Lights
headlight jumper in line between the headlight itself and the headlight
harness from the car.
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Running Wires
Connect the the 24” and 40” light extension wires to the harness. Run them
from the harness to the radiator support bars/diagonal struts. Secure the
wires with zip ties to the frame or OEM wiring along the way. Be sure to
keep the wires away from sources of extreme heat and pinch points.
Plug the lights into the extension wires. Leave some slack in the light
wires so the grill has room to be reinstalled. Do not kink the grommet on
the back of the lights.
Connect the 8-pin data cable to the harness and run the cable clockwise
around the perimeter of the engine compartment along the top of the
firewall using the provided (4) zip tie clips to keep it in place. The data
cable should be run through the driver side firewall access hole. Attach the
dimmer control unit to the data cable inside the cabin.
Driver SideDriver Side
40” Wire40” Wire
Passenger SidePassenger Side
24” Wire24” Wire
Data Cable RouteData Cable Route
Harness LocationHarness Location
Acess HoleAcess Hole
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Mounting the Dimmer & Switch
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Find a good place to mount the dimmer and the switch in the dash or a
panel of your choice. You will need to drill two holes, one for the dimmer and
one for the switch.
To mount the dimmer, the star washer should be behind the dash, and the
flat washer, lock washer and nut should be in front. Tighten the dimmer nut
and push on the knob.
Dimmer-SwitchDimmer-Switch
Drill two holes in dashDrill two holes in dash
for dimmer and switchfor dimmer and switch
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Switched Hot Wire + Horn Feature
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There are two ways the switched hot wire can be installed, and will be
based on your vehicle’s features/options.
For UpFitter Switch Enabled JLs:
Posi-Tap the Clearwater Lights switched hot wire (RED) to any of the
available UpFitter switch wires. The UpFitter wires should be located next
to where the Clearwater Lights harness was mounted, between the battery
and the passenger side fender-well. Note: The Clearwater Lights system
uses the Upfitter switches to send a only a small signal to a relay to turn
our system on. The full power of the lights will come directly from the
battery, not the UpFitter switch.
Horn Feature
Connect the WHITE wire
from the Clearwater Lights
harness to the GREY wire
of the passenger side
horn using a Posi-Tap.
UpFitter Switch WiresUpFitter Switch Wires
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Last Steps
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Aligning The Lights:
Clearwater Lights are designed as auxiliary lights, adjustment is
up to the user depending on his or her needs. Make sure the vehicle is
on level ground. Using a level, align the lights to be perpendicular to the
ground, and then down a couple degrees.
Do Not Kink The Grommet
Do Not Kink The
Grommet
To maintain the integrity of the
water sealing grommet, do not
kink, deform or put pressure
on the grommet when
dressing the wires during
install of Clearwater Lights.
Connect the fuse/fuse-holder (attached to the positive power wire) to the
positive terminal on the battery, and the black wire to the negative terminal
on the battery. Reconnect the battery.
Test the lights and vehicle. Ensure that the Clearwater Lights dim when
the vehicle is on low beam, that they go to 100% on high-beam and when
the horn is pressed, and that the lights can be turned off with the dimmer
switch. Once the lights are confirmed work-ing, reattach the front grill and
air box. Congratula-tions, your Clearwater Lights have been successfully
installed. Enjoy!
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Posi-Tap:
1. Unscrew the cap of the Posi-Tap (gray or large end).
2. Slide the wire you wish to tap into through the slot in the cap.
3. Re-attach the body of the Posi-Tap and tighten.
4. Attach the other wire to the bottom using the same method as a Posi-Twist.
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How To: Posi-Tap Guide
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Notes:
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Notes:
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Drive safe!
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