Mopar EVS II Installation Instructions Manual
Text of the manual
Note: It is recommended that this installation take place prior to rustproofing.
The individual delivering the vehicle should review the
operation of this security system and any optional features
with the owner of the vehicle. Please place the operating
instructions in the glove compartment with the vehicle
Owner's Manual.
Please review these instructions completely before beginning
the installation of this vehicle security system.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Installation Instructions
for EVS II Security and Keyless Entry Systems
Technical Support is available to authorized MOPAR dealers by
calling 1-800-34-MOPAR (1-800-346-6727). Please have your
dealer code number and VIN available when calling. Technical
Support hours are 8:00 AM (EST) - 7:00 PM Monday - Friday and
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Saturday. 24 hour automated assistance is
available for answers to frequently asked questions by calling the
FAXBACK information system at (810) 589-5297.
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Rev. A
8/98
AIR BAG WARNING!
THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE AND COMPLEX
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE BEGINNING THIS
INSTALLATION YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND
ISOLATE THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (GROUND).
AFTER DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE,
WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE BEFORE CONTINUING TO
WORK ON THE VEHICLE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. THE FASTENERS,
SCREWS, AND BOLTS ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE AIR
BAG COMPONENTS HAVE SPECIAL COATINGS AND ARE
SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM.
THEY MUST NEVER BE REPLACED WITH ANY
SUBSTITUTES. ANY TIME A NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED,
REPLACE WITH THE CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED
IN THE SERVICE PACKAGE OR FASTENERS LISTED IN
THE PARTS BOOKS. SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD BE WORN
AT ALL TIMES.
This device complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference
and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Security and Keyless Systems
Optional
Keyless Entry Only
2. Vehicle
Preparation
Page 5
3. Main Harness
Connection
Page 6
4. Secondary
Harness
Connections
Page 7
Starter
Interrupt
(Security
Only)
Switched
Power
Status
Indicator /
Pushbutton
1. Installer Preparation
A. Required Tools:
B. Connection Procedures
Remove and Replace Procedure
Terminal extracting tool
Needle nose pliers
Acid free solder (rosin core)
T-15, T-20 & T-30 Torx
screwdrivers
Wire cutter/strippers
Assorted Screwdrivers
Assorted Nut drivers
Voltmeter
Soldering iron
Center Splice Procedure
Strip and Splice Procedure
Locate the appropriate
connector.
Separate the connector
ends.
Remove the locking
wedge.
Remove the appropriate
wire(s) by releasing the
tang inside the connector
with a terminal extraction
tool.
Insert the appropriate
EVS wire into the
cavity. Replace the
locking wedge.
Plug the two connectors
back together.
Insert the vehicle wire into
the appropriate cavity on
the EVS connector.
Insert the locking wedge
into the EVS connector
and plug the two mating
EVS connectors together.
Strip back the wire
insulation.
Twist and solder EVS wire
onto the exposed wire.
Cover with a minimum 4
wraps of tape.
Cut wire.
Strip back insulation 1/2”
from both ends.
Twist and solder each wire
to EVS wire harness.
Cover splice with tape
or heat shrink tubing.
2. Vehicle Preparation
A. Pre Installation
1.
Lower the driver’s door window to avoid locking the keys in the vehicle during
installation.
2.
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery terminal.
3.
Remove fuse from the EVS wiring harness.
4.
Review the System Layout at the back if this manual.
B. Interior Preparation
1.
Remove the knee blocker panel.
2.
Remove the lower halves of the steering column shroud.
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There are five (5) T-20 torx screws in the bottom of the shroud holding it in place.
