Installation Instructions — GG Offroad
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Expert guidance for every GG Offroad camera relocation kit. Follow the instructions for your vehicle and product below.

Digital Rearview Mirror

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⚙️ Tools You'll Need — DRV Kits

Deep 10mm Socket Small Ratchet Wrench Wrench Extension T6 Screwdriver Torx 30 & 20 Bit 3/32 Hex Screwdriver Panel Tool Set Zip Ties Side Cutters Needle Nose Pliers Butyl Rubber Tape Electrical Tape Lighter Extra Toyota Clips optional
Estimated install time: ~2 hours. No drilling or cutting required.
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  1. 1
    Drop the rear headliner panels to access the factory camera cable above the rear seats.
  2. 2
    Disconnect the factory cable and connect the GG Offroad extension cable in-line. Connectors are plug-and-play — no wiring modification needed.
  3. 3
    Route the extension cable through the factory grommet in the cab floor, under the seat, toward the tailgate area.
  4. 4
    Mount the external camera to the bed rail or tailgate using the included pivot arm or suction cup mount.
  5. 5
    Reinstall headliner panels and verify the digital rearview mirror displays the relocated camera view.
Estimated install time: ~2 hours. No drilling or cutting required.
Compatibility: Designed for 4th Gen (2024+) Tacoma with the factory Digital Rearview Mirror option. Verify your trim includes DRV before ordering.
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  1. 1
    Drop the rear headliner panels to expose the factory camera connector above the rear seats.
  2. 2
    Plug the GG Offroad cable in-line between the factory harness and the headunit — no modification required.
  3. 3
    Route the cable along the factory channel, through the floor grommet, and toward the bed.
  4. 4
    Attach the external camera to your preferred mount location at the tailgate or bed rail.
  5. 5
    Reinstall headliner panels and test the DRV mirror to confirm the relocated view is working.
Pro tip: Do this in the same session as your DRV install — the headliner is already down, so the brake tap only adds a few minutes to your total time.
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  1. 1
    With the headliner dropped, locate the CHMSL connector — the 3rd brake light plug — above the rear seats.
  2. 2
    Plug the Brake Tap cable in-line at this connector. It's a direct plug — no splicing or wire tapping needed.
  3. 3
    Route the brake wire through the same factory grommet under the seat alongside your DRV cable, toward the tailgate.
  4. 4
    Connect to the camera mount and test: pressing the brake pedal should activate the rear camera view on the DRV mirror.

Tailgate Camera Relocation

2 guides
Estimated install time: under 1 hour. No wiring splicing required. Both kit variants are fully plug-and-play.
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Two kit variants — you must select the correct one for your trim:
  • Tundra 360 Kit — For Tundras with the PVM 360 Camera Package. You have this if cameras are visible in your side mirrors or front grille, or if your infotainment has a "SurroundView" bird's-eye mode. Cable: 9 ft 9 in.
  • Tundra Non-360 Kit — For Tundras without the 360 package. The tailgate handle camera is your only backup camera. No side mirror cameras or front grille camera. Cable: 10 ft.

Not sure which you have? Check your side mirrors for a small embedded camera lens near the bottom of each housing. If present — you have the 360 package.

🔧 Tools & Materials Required

Torx T30 Driver Torx T6 Driver (precision) Phillips #2 Screwdriver Drill + Step Drill Bit (1-inch depth) Center Punch Cable Ties + Electrical Tape

Step 1–4 — Remove the Camera from the Tailgate

  1. 1
    Remove the tailgate trim panel. Using a Torx T30 driver, remove all T30 screws. Locate the top trim piece — it slides slightly underneath the main trim before clipping in. Pull upward to release it, then shimmy it off. Do not pull straight out or you may break the clips.
  2. 2
    Disconnect the camera connector. Locate the gray connector with red and green wires. Unclip it from the harness and route it free from any retaining clips.
  3. 3
    Remove the camera bracket. Two Phillips screws secure the bracket to the tailgate. Remove both and lift the bracket away.
  4. 4
    Remove the camera module from the bracket. Using a Torx T6 driver, remove the two small T6 screws securing the module. Set them aside carefully. The module is now free.

    You will be reusing your OEM camera module. A replacement requires recalibration at a Toyota dealership.

Step 5–6 — Install Camera into the GG Offroad Mount

Your kit includes two retention clips (one larger, one thinner). Test the larger clip first — if it is too loose, switch to the thinner one. The correct clip holds the module flush and secure with firm hand pressure.
  1. 5
    Select the correct retention clip. Test-fit the larger clip first. If it is too loose or the module does not seat firmly, switch to the thinner clip.
  2. 6
    Mount the camera module. Orient correctly: clip side down, alignment keys facing down, printed text on the camera face readable right-side up from behind the truck. Slide the module into the housing, press the retention clip flush, and tug gently to confirm it is locked.

Step 7–9 — Connect the Cable Under the Truck

All connections are made underneath the truck near the spare tire. No lift required.

  1. 7
    Locate the distribution block. Find the spare tire under the bed. To the left of it is the Toyota distribution block where the GG Offroad cable plugs in.
  2. 8
    Connect the GG Offroad cable. The Non-360 cable has two connectors: the middle connector (LVDS video signal) and the CANBUS connector (red & green wires — clears the dash warning triangle). The 360 kit uses a single plug. Press each connector firmly until it clicks and give a gentle tug to confirm seating.

    ⚠ Both connectors must be plugged in. The CANBUS connector is what clears the dash warning triangle.

  3. 9
    Test before mounting. Start the truck, shift into reverse, and confirm the camera image appears, backup guidelines are displayed, and no warning triangle is shown. If anything is missing, reseat the connectors before continuing.

Step 10–13 — Mount the Camera & Manage the Cable

Before drilling, check behind the mounting surface for wiring, fuel lines, or aftermarket components. Visually inspect and probe with a finger before committing to the drill.
  1. 10
    Mark and drill mounting holes. Hold the mount against your chosen surface. Mark one center hole (1-inch diameter for cable pass-through) and two side holes for fasteners. Center-punch all three marks, then drill with a step bit set to 1-inch depth.
  2. 11
    Install the mount. Pass the cable connector through the center hole. Align the side holes and insert stainless fasteners from the front. Thread nyloc nuts from the back and tighten securely.
  3. 12
    Manage the cable. Route excess cable in large, gentle loops — never tight bends or kinks. Zip tie to the existing Toyota harness every 6–12 inches. Maintain a minimum bend radius of ~2 inches. The cable uses foil-shielded twisted pair — kinking it can permanently damage signal integrity.
  4. 13
    Cap any unused connectors. Wrap exposed connector ends fully with electrical tape and secure to a nearby harness with a cable tie to keep moisture out.

Troubleshooting

No camera image in reverseCheck that the middle (LVDS) connector is fully clicked in. Confirm the camera module connector at the back of the module is plugged in.
Yellow warning triangle on dashThe CANBUS connector is not fully seated. Press it firmly into the distribution block until it clicks.
Camera image but no guidelinesThe CANBUS connector may be loose. Reseat it firmly.
Module won't click into mountTry the other retention clip (Step 5).
Blurry or distorted imageThe cable has likely been kinked. Inspect the full run for tight bends. If damage is suspected, contact GG Offroad.
Ordered wrong kit variant360 and Non-360 connectors are physically different — not interchangeable. Contact GG Offroad at ggoffroad.com/contact-us to arrange an exchange.
Estimated install time: under 1 hour for both variations.
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🔧 Tools You'll Need

Tesa Wire Loom Tape Side Cutters Wire Strippers Heat Shrink Solder Connectors Hot Air Gun recommended
Two kit variants — choose the right one before you start:
  • Tailgate-Delete Kit — For complete tailgate removal (slide-in campers, flatbeds). Easiest install — fully plug-and-play, no splicing.
  • Tailgate-On Kit — Keep your tailgate and all factory functions (locks, lights, auto up/down). Requires a simple waterproof wire splice under the truck.

Option A — Tailgate Delete (Easier)

Choose this if you are removing the tailgate completely — for a slide-in camper, flatbed conversion, or high-clearance setup.

  1. 1
    Disconnect the factory tailgate connector underneath the truck by pressing in the latch and pulling it straight out.
  2. 2
    Remove the factory tailgate camera and plug it directly into the GG Offroad main cable.
  3. 3
    Connect the included tailgate adapter to the GG Offroad cable. This adapter is an exact match for the factory tailgate connector on your truck — no modification needed.
  4. 4
    Plug the adapter into the truck's factory tailgate connector port. Install complete.
  5. 5
    Mount the camera at your desired location and test the backup view on your screen.

Option B — Tailgate-On (Keep Full Tailgate Function)

Choose this to keep your tailgate installed and maintain all factory functions — locks, lighting, auto up/down. Requires a waterproof wire splice under the truck.

All splices must be waterproof — this work is done under the truck. Use adhesive-lined heat shrink solder connectors. A hot air gun is strongly recommended over an open flame.
  1. 1
    Disconnect the factory tailgate connector underneath the truck: press the latch, pull back, and remove.
  2. 2
    Un-loom a few inches of the factory harness to expose the twisted white/red pair — these are the camera signal wires. Do not use other white wires in the bundle.
  3. 3
    From the GG Offroad cable, cut off the oval connector, leaving just the red and black wires.
  4. 4
    Splice the wires with heat shrink solder connectors, maintaining these pairings:
    • Toyota White → GG Red
    • Toyota Red → GG Black
    Strip ~¼ inch from each wire, overlap the stripped ends, and apply heat until the solder flows completely.

    Tip: Cap the cut tailgate-side wire ends with heat shrink so you can easily revert later.

  5. 5
    Re-loom the harness with Tesa tape, routing the GG Offroad cable neatly alongside the factory harness.
  6. 6
    Plug the factory tailgate connector back into the truck and lock it with the lever lock. Plug the GG Offroad cable into the now-unused tailgate connector port.
  7. 7
    Mount the camera and test: verify backup guidelines appear, no dash error messages, and all tailgate functions work normally.