INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL NOTES: Prior to beginning this or any installation read these instructions to familiarize yourself with the required steps and evaluate if you are experienced and capable of personally performing these modifications. A factory service manual for the air compressor and vehicle should be used in conjunction with these installation instructions.
WARNING: The seat weight sensor is extremely sensitive, so handle the seat very carefully. Do not drop the seat. Do not sit in the seat while it is on the floor. If the sensor is damaged, replace the unit. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or death.
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Step One: Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking brake and disconnect battery terminals.
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Step two: On driver seat, remove plastic trim pieces to access the front and rear seat base bolts. Remove all front and rear factory seat base bolts (four total w/14mm socket).
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Step Three: Lift the front of the seat to gain access to the seat wiring. Unclip and disconnect any wiring between the vehicle and the seat.
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Step Four: To gain access to the factory wire harness, either lift the front of the seat or remove the seat from the vehicle and place the seat upside down on a clean work surface.
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Step Five: WIth a small flathead screwdriver or small trim removal tool, remove all wire harness plugs from their mounts (see photos with red square highlights). Reroute harnesses and reinstall the plugs on top of the rail (previously installed on the bottom of the rail).
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Step Six: Mount compressor to Desert Does It Under Seat Compressor Mount (using supplied stainless steel hardware). NOTE: If you are mounting a TWIN ARB COMPRESSOR. The twin ARB compressors allow for configuring the outlet port to best suit the installation position and desired position. To get the most clearance, rotate the outlet port to the bottom of the compressor and feed the air hose under the compressor. This is the tallest part of the compressor so the lower you can rotate it the better. On the Desert Does It compressor Mount, use the holes marked “B”. With provided hardware, bolt from underside of the Desert Does It Compressor Mount through the compressor brackets.
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Step Seven: Take the assembled compressor mount and place it in the vehicle. Line up the holes on the front and rear seat.
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Step Eight: Wire compressor using directions provided with the compressor. Reroute wires so they are free and clear of any hazards.
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Step Nine: Place seat back in vehicle and reconnect all seat wiring. Use provided zip ties to secure all wires so they do not droop below the harness plugs.
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Step Ten: With the seat bolts snugged, confirm full movement. Twin ARB may limit forward movement by ¾’’. If needed, remove the seat and correct any issues.
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Step Eleven: Torque all seat mount bolts to 27ftlbs or German Spec (good’ntight) and reconnect battery.
