Today we're going to show you how to install the optional TRX-4 LED light kit.
To start, you will need some basic tools-- needle nose pliers, side cutters, an RC
body reamer, and 1.5 mm, 2mm, and 2.5 mm hex tools.
visit Traxxas.com to see all available light kits. We will install the
headlights and tail lights, rock lights, LED lighting module, and the roof-mounted
light bar. Start by removing the 1.5 mm screws from the fender flare.
Repeat this step for each of the 4 fender flares. Once the fender flares are
removed, you can remove the inner fenders from the body. The rear inner fenders
require removal of two screws towards the rear of the body. Next, remove
the three screws from the rear of each headlight assembly using your 1.5
millimeter hex tool. Once the headlights are removed, you can move on to the
tail light removal. Remove the screws holding the tail light assembly together
and set them aside.
Now we can install the headlights and tail lights. Start by placing the
headlight buckets in the cutouts on the body.
Install the headlights individually to ensure proper fit. Replace the three
screws in the rear of each housing. The tail lights require the same assembly
process. Place the LED tail light buckets in the cutouts provided. Replace the
screws in the rear of the tail light assemblies. Now we will install the rock
lights. Be sure to orient the inner fenders with the body to ensure proper
fit. Remove the screws from each inner fender. Once the screws are removed, you
can remove the rock light covers pre-installed on the inner fenders. Set
these aside with the screws.
Place the rock lights and the square cutouts on the inner fenders.
Once you're happy with the layout and wire placement take the 2mm
driver and replace the screws you removed earlier. Continue this process
for each individual rock light, eight in total. Now you can re-install the inner
fenders on the body. Be sure to check the markers on the inner fenders to ensure
proper orientation. Place the inner fenders on the body and make sure
everything fits properly. With the inner fenders in place, you can re-install the
fender flares. Be sure to line the screw holes up with the holes in the body
before inserting the screws. To ensure a clean install and no scratches on the
body, be careful not to over tighten the screws. With all four fender flares
installed and the inner fenders back in place you can now replace the two screws
at the rear of the rear inner fenders. Now let's tidy up the wiring. Wire ties
are included to secure the wires to anchor points along the inside of the
body. Take your time and insure that the wires are neatly tucked away. Once the
ties are in place, you could trim the excess with side cutters but make sure
not to cut any of the wires. Now we will install the light bar on the roof of the
body. A body reamer will ensure a clean hole to pass the wires through the body.
Be careful with body reamers as they're very sharp.
After you've reamed the wire routing hole in the roof past the roof light
wires through the hole what the light bar wires passed through you can now
install the light bar. Install the two screws to secure the light bar to the
cage.
Connect the plug for the dimmer switch on the light bar when connected. The
switch on the light bar can brighten or dim the lights. Now we will install the
LED lighting module to the chassis. Take the module and place it on the standoffs
next to the ESC.
Next you will take the black wire from the module and connect it to the ESC. For
the next step you're going to take the long red wire from the module and
connect it to the receiver. For this step you will need to remove the screws from
the battery tray and the screws from the receiver box. Run the long red wire from
the module under the battery tray. Carefully snip the original wire tie on
the wiring and replace it with a new one to wrap around the new wire.
Reinstall the hardware in the battery tray making sure not to pinch any of the
wiring. Remove the receiver box cover and wire clamp. Use a hex tool to gently push
the red wire connector through the wire clamp and into the receiver portion of
the receiver box. Pull most of the excess wire up into the receiver box but leave
enough slack in the red wire to finish the installation with ease. Once all the
wires are routed into the receiver box, install the red plug into channel 1 on
the receiver. Replace the receiver housing, ensuring that the blue gasket
stays in place. See the related video for more information on how to properly seal
a receiver box. Connect to all wiring from the body to the three-in-one
harness and connect this to the lighting module
secure any excess wiring with wire ties
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