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rman4175
2nd February 2015, 05:40 AM
Hi all
I understand the best place to mount the main unit is near the steering column under the dash after removing the plastic cover.
How is it mounted? Is there a bracket to fix to? Any photos please?
Thanks
Rob
Tombie
2nd February 2015, 09:40 AM
Run a search using the google box bottom left of the web page!

There is a metal bracket in there you can tech screw to, or make a bracket up for.
mowog
2nd February 2015, 10:32 AM
Mine is fitted next to the Hand Brake switch works well in that spot. It is easy to reach if needed.
FOMOCO
3rd February 2015, 03:26 PM
Hi Mowog - I was looking to install the tow pro switch in that location in place of one of the ciggy sockets; how easy is the install? does anything need modified/cut? is the mounting any different for the rotary gear selector models?

Rob - any luck finding details on how to secure the main unit under the dash?
Tombie
3rd February 2015, 03:54 PM
Tech screws.. Into the steel plate you can see under there.
mowog
4th February 2015, 05:13 AM
Hi Mowog - I was looking to install the tow pro switch in that location in place of one of the ciggy sockets; how easy is the install? does anything need modified/cut? is the mounting any different for the rotary gear selector models?

Rob - any luck finding details on how to secure the main unit under the dash?

Mine is fitted between the hand brake and the cup holder PM me with an email address and I will send you a photo.

Edit: Image attached I hope
Muskie
4th February 2015, 06:47 PM
mine is next to the light switch, easy to get to!
jonesy63
5th February 2015, 08:08 PM
Guys - the OP was asking for where to mount the main unit - not the remote head!
Muskie
5th February 2015, 08:22 PM
haha, like i said - "mine is next to the light switch, easy to get to!" see below fyi

:p
jonesy63
5th February 2015, 08:28 PM
Muskie - is your main unit mounted by being cable-tied to the wiring loom?
shining
5th February 2015, 08:32 PM
Not sure if the D4 arrangement is the same as the D3. I mounted my main unit behind the plastic supporting frame just below the where the light switch module is located.
Muskie
5th February 2015, 08:33 PM
hi Jonesy,
Yep, i used two heavy duty cable ties and it wont budge.

heaps of room there too !

Brgds Paul
catch-22
25th February 2016, 11:43 AM
How do you get the light panel off?
cjc_td5
25th February 2016, 02:33 PM
How do you get the light panel off?

From memory, remove the panel below the steering wheel (pulls off with spring clips), then get your hand up in behind the light switch panel and push it out. It may pull out from the front but it was easier to push from behind.

My TowPro (unit and remote switch) is mounted the same Muskies.

Cheers,
Chris
catch-22
25th February 2016, 03:02 PM
Cheers for that. Had to check. Done. Perfect spot for the Elite knob.
mkalpokas@mac.com
29th February 2016, 08:02 AM
haha, like i said - "mine is next to the light switch, easy to get to!" see below fyi

:p
Muskie, thanks for that info but how do you get that panel out (without breaking it)?

Mario
LRD414
29th February 2016, 09:00 AM
Muskie, thanks for that info but how do you get that panel out (without breaking it)?

Mario, refer two posts up by Chris ..... copied below:

From memory, remove the panel below the steering wheel (pulls off with spring clips), then get your hand up in behind the light switch panel and push it out.
It may pull out from the front but it was easier to push from behind.
My TowPro (unit and remote switch) is mounted the same Muskies.

Cheers,
Chris

Regards,
Scott