DTRONIC Installation

78/79 Series
1HD-FTE


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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SAFARI DTRONIC - SD78 MODEL

TO SUIT:
Landcruiser 78 Series equipped with Factory Turbo 1HD-FTE Engine


Completed Safari Dtronic installation

1. Remove the two self tapping screws which mount the glove box hinges and remove glove box. Remove the three self tapping screws which retain the liner and remove same.

2. Locate the factory Engine Control Unit (ECU). This is a silver box with four multiple wire electrical connectors, plugged in at one end.

2. Unplug all four unique factory connectors on the factory loom from the factory ECU, by depressing the connector lock tab and gently pulling on connector body, NOT wiring.

4. Plug all four factory connectors, carefully and in the same order as they are in the factory ECU into the Safari Dtronic loom adaptor.

5. Plug all four factory style connectors from the Safari Dtronic loom adaptor into the factory ECU, in the same order as the factory connectors.

6. Carefully install the Safari Dtronic loom adaptor to the left side of glove box recess beside the heater ducting, as pictured.

5. Plug all four-factory connectors, carefully and in the same order as they are in the factory ECU into the Safari Dtronic loom adaptor.

6. Plug all four-factory style connectors from the Safari Dtronic loom adaptor into the factory ECU in the same order as the factory connectors.

7. Remove the adhesive protection backing sheet from one piece of the supplied Velcro strip and fasten the Velcro to the factory ECU. Remove the adhesive backing sheet from the other piece of Velcro and fasten to the Safari Dtronic computer. Place both Velcro strips together and press firmly, thus mounting the Safari Dtronic computer.

8. Plug the small non factory connector coming out of the Safari Dtronic loom adaptor, into the Safari Dtronic computer.

9. Start engine and ensure it runs smoothly and without causing the check engine light on the dashboard to illuminate.

10. Re-fit the liner and glove box assembly.

CAUTION: Ensure that all wires are protected and well clear of all potentially damaging sharp objects.
Note: To remove Safari Dtronic and return the engine back to factory computer control, follow the reverse order of instructions above. The engine will not run with the Safari Dtronic plug removed.

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Tel: +61 3 9761 7244   Fax: +61 3 9761 7665

Email: info@safari4x4.com.au . Web Site: http://www.dtronic.com