INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LAT-NR380
LED Tail Lights for 1973-74 Nova.
MAN# 650233
Kit Includes:
Installation:
1. Remove the tail light assembly from the vehicle by removing the original bulb sockets from the
housing. Then remove the housing hardware so it can be removed from the car. Remove the
housings from the vehicle carefully so the housing to body gaskets are not damaged.
2. Next remove the lens. The lens has tabs locking it into the plastic housing. Pry the tabs gently
with a screwdriver to remove lens.
3. Now is a good time to clean the lens and housing. If lenses are in bad shape a new set is
recommended.
4. Remove the mounting plate from the bottom of the assembly which is attached with two 3/8” 6-
32 machine screws. The LED assembly is fastened to the mounting block on a slotted hole as
shown in the picture below. This will normally be secured in the center of the slot but can be
adjusted up or down to move the tail light focus.
MAN# 650233
9. Start by cutting off the existing light socket as it will not be used. Do not strip wires. Trim the
wires from LED assembly to appropriate length once mounted, making sure wires are routed
cleanly and securely.
10.Use the supplied moisture resistant pigtail connectors* to attach 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 from both LED assembly and vehicle harness 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.
GREEN wire
from LED
assembly
BROWN wire
from LED
assembly
BLACK wire
from LED
assembly
Turn Signal wire
from vehicle
harness
Tail Light wire
from vehicle
harness
Ground wire
from vehicle
harness
LED wires
Brown
Vehicle harness
Brown
Taillight
Driver’s Turn
Passenger’s Turn
Ground
Green
Green
Black
Green
Yellow
Chassis or body
11.Repeat for the other side.
12.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.
SERVICE AND REPAIR
DAKOTA DIGITAL offers complete service and repair of its product line. In addition, technical consultation is available to help you work through any questions or problems you may be
having installing one of our units.
Should you ever need to send the unit back for repairs, please package the product in a good quality box along with plenty of packing material. Ship the product by UPS or insured Parcel
Post. Be sure to include a complete description of the problem, your full name and address (street address preferred), and a telephone number where you can be reached during the day.
An authorization number for products being returned for repair is needed. We will contact you if any repair charges exist. Any returns for warranty work must include a copy of the dated
invoice or bill of sale.
LED LIGHTING LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
DAKOTA DIGITAL (the Company) warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this LED Lighting product under normal use and condition, be proven defective in material or
workmanship DURING THE LIFETIME OF THE CAR IN WHICH IT WAS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts
or labor directly related to repairs of the defect(s).
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of
defects, transportation prepaid, to the factory. This Warranty is valid for the original purchaser only and may not be transferred.
This warranty does not cover damage to vehicle electrical system. This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the Company has been
damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, or accident.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABLITY, SHALL BE
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABLITY MUST
BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other that
expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.
FOR SERVICE SEND TO: DAKOTA DIGITAL, 4510 W. 61st ST N., SIOUX FALLS, SD 57107 USA (800) 852-3228
Email us at [email protected]
MAN# 650233
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