Bully Dog Triple Dog GT Gas, Triple Dog GT Diesel, GT for Hemi Plus, WatchDog Installation Manual

Custom Gauge Pods INSTALLATION MANUAL

Triple Dog™ GT Gas

Triple Dog™ GT Diesel

WatchDog™

GT for Hemi Plus

GT Gas (40415), GT Diesel (40420) and GT Hemi Plus (40430)

are not legal for sale or use in California on pollution-controlled vehicles.

1

Introduction

These custom gauge pods oer a clean, seamless OEM t in a
convenient and safe location for Bully Dog performance
products like the GT and WatchDog.

Table of Contents

Gauge Pod Assembly Diagrams ........................ 3-4

GT and WatchDog .........................................................3

PMT ..............................................................................4

Installation .......................................................... 5-26

31302 ............................................................................5-6

31303 ............................................................................7-8

31304 ............................................................................9-10

32303 ............................................................................11-12

32304 ............................................................................13-16

32305............................................................................15-16

32306............................................................................17-18

33306/33307 .................................................................21-23

33302/33303 .................................................................25-26

IMPORTANT: A gauge pod adapter (sold separately, part
#30420) is required to mount a GT or WatchDog unit with a
custom pod mount.

2

Tools Needed

31302

Phillips screwdriver
Flat-head screwdriver
8 or 10 mm socket
Socket wrench

31303

Phillips screwdriver
10 mm socket
Socket wrench

31304

Flat-head Screwdriver

Rachet

9/32 Socket w/ extension

33302 and 33303
(Optional)

Drill
13/64″ drill bit

32304

Phillips and/or at-head
screwdriver
10 mm socket
Socket wrench

32305

Torx spin driver
Phillips screw driver
T20 Torx bit

32306

Torx spin driver
T20 Torx bit

33306 and 33307

Phillips screwdriver
7 mm socket
Socket wrench

3

Gauge Pod Assembly Diagrams

GT/WatchDog

When assembling, consider the following:

• Will the custom mount be painted? If so, paint the
mount BEFORE assembly.

IMPORTANT: A gauge pod adapter (sold separately, part
#30420) is required to mount a GT or WatchDog unit with a
custom pod mount.

GT/WatchDog™ Head Unit

Custom Pod Adaptar

(sold separately)

Custom Gauge Pod

GT Gauge Pod Assembly Diagram

(To OBDII Adapter Plug)

Main Harness

Main Harness Plug

4

PMT

When assembling, consider the following:

• Will the custom pod be painted? If so, paint the mount
BEFORE attaching cradle assembly.

• The cradle mounting plates can be painted to match the
custom mount.

• Painting the PMT cradle is not recommended.

PMT Cradle

Front Mounting Plate

Back Mounting Plate

(Threaded Screw Holes)

Mounting Screws

Custom Gauge Pod

PMT Gauge Pod Assembly Diagram

(To OBDII Adapter Plug)

(To Vehicle Fuse Box)

Cradle Cable

Ignition Fuse Wire

5

31302: Ford F-Series Super Duty 2003-2007

1. Remove the two plastic caps
on the grab handle on the
driver’s side.

2. Remove the four bolts that
were under the caps.
(Use an 8 or 10 mm socket.)

3. Pull out the weather stripping
around the A-pillar (so it can be pulled down easily).

4. Release the two plastic clips that hold the A-pillar in
place. (Use a at-head screwdriver.)

Bill of Materials

POD

Most custom gauge pods come in black.

Consider before beginning installation

that the custom gauge pod can be

painted to match the color of the

vehicle interior. The custom gauge

pod is made from ABS plastic and can

be painted with spray paint found at

auto parts stores.

Remove Caps

Cap Location

Remove 8mm Bolts

6

5. Pull the A-pillar down to
access the screws that secure
the grab handle.

6. Remove the two
grab handle screws.
(Use a Phillips screwdriver.)

a. The grab handle will separate from the A-pillar.

b. Set the grab handle and screws aside.

7. Push the stock A-pillar back into its original location.
a. Secure it with the plastic clips (step 4).

8. Attach the GT, WatchDog or PMT to the custom pod.
(See diagrams on pages 3
and 4.)

9. Slide the custom pod onto the
stock A-pillar so that it sits just
below where the handle would
t.

10. Replace the grab handle.
(Secure it using the stock 8
mm bolts.)

11. Replace the side panel
and re-secure the weather
stripping.

Position

Reattach Handle

Pull Back Stock Pillar

7

31303: Ford F-Series Super Duty 2008-2012

1. Attach the GT, WatchDog or PMT to the custom pod.

a. See the diagrams on pages 3 and 4.

2. Install any necessary cables
before placing the pod mount.

a. Make sure the cable(s)

will reach the pod mount
location.

b. Hide the cable(s) behind the

dash or weather stripping for
protection if necessary.

3. Peel the clear strip(s) o the
adhesive tape on the back of
the pod mount.

Place Cords

Peel Strip o Tape

Double Stick

Tape

Most custom gauge pods come in black.

Consider before beginning installation

that the custom gauge pod can be

painted to match the color of the

vehicle interior. The custom gauge

pod is made from ABS plastic and can

be painted with spray paint found at

auto parts stores.

Bill of Materials

POD

8

4. Place the pod mount in the correct position.
(See the gure A.)

5. Firmly press down on the parts of the pod mount
where the adhesive tape touches the dash for a secure
attachment.

Place pod mount

Figure A