Bantam Overland Universal Front Camera Mount Installation Guide | 2007-2018 JK

Bantam Overland Universal Front Camera Mount Installation Guide | 2007-2018 JK
This installation guide is intended to be used to assist you during the installation of your Bantam Overland Front Camera Mount!


Installation Video

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Tools Needed:
  • 9/32 inch socket (or 7mm socket)
  • Ratchet wrench (Manual or powered)
  • Panel removal tool (Plastic preferred)
  • Side cutter
  • Zip Ties
  • Flash light or work light
Step 1

Remove the front grille:
  • Open the hood and secure with hood prop.
  • Remove the six plastic retainers from the top of the grille. We recommend a panel removal tool or small flat head screws driver to release the retainers.
  • Remove the grille by grabbing the bottom and pulling towards you to release the retaining clips.
  • Disconnect the wire connections to your factory turn signals by depressing the tabs.

Step 2

Configuring the camera:

  • Determine where you want to mount your aftermarket camera.
  • Mark and drill the appropriate holes to secure your camera.

Step 3

Installing the camera mount:

  • Place the front camera mount on the radiator support cross member.
  • Line up the mounting holes in the camera mount with the holes in the upper grille support with the camera facing forward.
  • Secure the mount with the provided hardware:
    • Place a split washer on each bolt.
    • Place a flat washer on each bolt.
    • Insert the bolt assembly through the front camera mount, thorough the upper grille support.
    • Place a second flat washer over the bolt and secure with the provided nut.
    • Leave the nut slightly loose for now so that you can align the camera in the grille opening.
Step 4

Routing and connecting the wiring harness:
  • Route the wires along the grille support towards the passenger side of the Jeep.
  • Continue running the wire backwards towards the firewall and through the firewall grommet into the cab of the Jeep.
  • Continue running the wires to the back of the radio.
  • Once you have verified that your wire has reached the radio, secure the harness with zip ties as needed.
Step 5

Connect the camera to your aftermarket head unit:

You will need to remove the head unit for this step.
  • Connect the camera wire RCA to the camera input connection.
  • Connect power and ground:
    • Connect the black wire to ground.
    • Connect the red wire to 12V power.
Step 6

Test functionality:
  • Test functionality of the camera and make any adjustments to camera mount to optimize camera view.
  • The bracket can be bent slightly to adjust vertical field of view.
  • The bracket can be slide left & right to adjust horizontal field of view.
  • Once you are happy with the placement and fitment within the grille, fully tighten the mounting hardware.
Step 7

Re-install the front grille:
  • Place the grille back on the front and connect your factory turn signal harnesses.
  • Place the grille back into position and push the bottom in the secure the retainers.
  • Replace the six plastic retainers along the top of the grille.
  • Close and secure the hood.

Congratulations on installing your new
Bantam Overland Front Camera Mount!

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