Dakota LAT-NR200 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LAT-NR200

LED Tail Lights for 1956 Chevy Car

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Kit Includes:

Installation:

1. Remove the two screws that are in the tail light lens, and
remove the lens.

2. Remove the light bulb.

3. Push and twist to remove the plastic bulb socket from the back side of the

housing.

4. Now is a good time to clean the lens and housing. If lenses are in bad shape a new set is
recommended.

5. Remove the nut, washer, and aluminum spacer from the back of the
new LED assembly, noting how it is assembled for re-assembly.
Gently pull the wires through the aluminum spacer so the insulation is
not damaged.

6. Insert the new LED assembly, wires first, through the hole where the
original bulb and plastic socket were. Use caution when feeding the
wires through to avoid damaging the wire insulation.

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7. Insert the wires through the aluminum spacer, with one wire going

LED wires

Vehicle harness

Taillight

Brown

Brown or Black

Driver’s Turn

Green

Green or Pink

Passenger’s Turn

Green

Yellow or Purple

Ground

Black

Chassis or body

through each one of the outer holes. Ensure wires are not pinched to
avoid shorting! Slide the aluminum spacer over the stud thorough the
hole in the center of the spacer, shoulder side toward the back of the tail
light bezel.

8. Secure the aluminum spacer with the supplied #6 nut and lock washer.

9. Make sure the original lens gasket is in place and replace the tail light

lens. Tighten the screws down carefully.

10. Cut off the existing light socket as it will not be used. Do not strip the
wires . Trim the wires from LED assembly to appropriate length once
mounted, making sure wires are routed cleanly and securely.

11. Use the supplied moisture resistant pigtail connectors* to att ach the
wires from the new LED assembly to the existing vehicle harness. Insert appropriate wire from
vehicle harness and mating LED assembly wire into a connector and crimp following
instructions below.

*For the best connection, soldering is recommended. But to simplify installation the supplied connectors will

provide a fast weather resistant connection.

The correct crimp method for the supplied connectors is:

1.) Insert UNSTRIPPED wires into the connector and ensure they are all they way in by
observing the clear bottom of the connector to see the wires are touching the end.

2.) Use pliers to push the blue cap down flush with the edge of the clear body, completing the
connection. The connection will only be correct if pressed firmly down with pliers.

12. Attach the BLACK wire from the new LED assembly to the taillight housing or a body ground
using the supplied ring terminal or splice connector.

13. Repeat for the ot h er side.

14. Test the tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals. If the turn signals do not flash you will need

to upgrade your flasher. If you are replacing only the rear turn signals you should be able to
use a heavy duty electronic flasher from your local parts store. If you are replacing both front
and rear or do not have front bulbs you will need a no-load flasher, Dakota Digital part number
LAT-NLF.

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