Custom Gauge Pods INSTALLATION Manual Triple Dog™ GT Gas GT for Hemi Plus Triple Dog™ GT Diesel WatchDog™ GT Gas (40415), GT Diesel (40420) and GT Hemi Plus (40430) are not legal for sale or use in California on pollution-controlled vehicles.
Introduction These custom gauge pods offer a clean, seamless OEM fit in a convenient and safe location for Bully Dog performance products like the GT and WatchDog. IMPORTANT: A gauge pod adapter (sold separately, part #30420) is required to mount a GT or WatchDog unit with a custom pod mount. Table of Contents Gauge Pod Assembly Diagrams......................... 3-4 GT and WatchDog..........................................................3 PMT...............................................................
Tools Needed 31302 32304 31303 32305 31304 32306 Phillips screwdriver Flat-head screwdriver 8 or 10 mm socket Socket wrench Phillips screwdriver 10 mm socket Socket wrench Flat-head Screwdriver Rachet 9/32 Socket w/ extension 33302 and 33303 (Optional) Drill 13/64″ drill bit Phillips and/or flat-head screwdriver 10 mm socket Socket wrench Torx spin driver Phillips screw driver T20 Torx bit Torx spin driver T20 Torx bit 33306 and 33307 Phillips screwdriver 7 mm socket Socket wrench 2
Gauge Pod Assembly Diagrams GT/WatchDog GT Gauge Pod Assembly Diagram Custom Pod Adaptar (sold separately) Custom Gauge Pod Main Harness Plug GT/WatchDog™ Head Unit Main Harness (To OBDII Adapter Plug) When assembling, consider the following: • Will the custom mount be painted? If so, paint the mount BEFORE assembly. IMPORTANT: A gauge pod adapter (sold separately, part #30420) is required to mount a GT or WatchDog unit with a custom pod mount.
PMT PMT Gauge Pod Assembly Diagram Custom Gauge Pod Mounting Screws Front Mounting Plate Back Mounting Plate (Threaded Screw Holes) PMT Cradle Ignition Fuse Wire (To Vehicle Fuse Box) Cradle Cable (To OBDII Adapter Plug) When assembling, consider the following: • Will the custom pod be painted? If so, paint the mount BEFORE attaching cradle assembly. • The cradle mounting plates can be painted to match the custom mount. • Painting the PMT cradle is not recommended.
31302: Ford F-Series Super Duty 2003-2007 Bill of Materials Most custom gauge pods come in black. Consider before beginning installation that the custom gauge pod can be painted to match the color of the vehicle interior. The custom gauge pod is made from ABS plastic and can be painted with spray paint found at auto parts stores. 1. Remove the two plastic caps on the grab handle on the driver’s side. POD Cap Location Remove Caps 2. Remove the four bolts that were under the caps.
5. Pull the A-pillar down to access the screws that secure the grab handle. 6. Remove the two grab handle screws. (Use a Phillips screwdriver.) Pull Back Stock Pillar a. The grab handle will separate from the A-pillar. b. Set the grab handle and screws aside. 7. Push the stock A-pillar back into its original location. a. Secure it with the plastic clips (step 4). 8. Attach the GT, WatchDog or PMT to the custom pod. (See diagrams on pages 3 and 4.) 9.
31303: Ford F-Series Super Duty 2008-2012 Bill of Materials Most custom gauge pods come in black. Consider before beginning installation that the custom gauge pod can be painted to match the color of the vehicle interior. The custom gauge pod is made from ABS plastic and can be painted with spray paint found at auto parts stores. POD 1. Attach the GT, WatchDog or PMT to the custom pod. a. See the diagrams on pages 3 and 4. 2. Install any necessary cables before placing the pod mount. a.
4. Place the pod mount in the correct position. (See the figure A.) Place pod mount Figure A 5. Firmly press down on the parts of the pod mount where the adhesive tape touches the dash for a secure attachment.
31304: Ford SD 2011+ Most custom gauge pods come in black. Consider before beginning installation that the custom gauge pod can be painted to match the color of the vehicle interior. The custom gauge pod is made from ABS plastic and can be painted with spray paint found at auto parts stores. Installation Existing Trim Removal 1. Place flat head screwdriver in the middle of each side of the cap and open cap, taking care not to damage stock A-pillar. Screwdriver Placement 2.
3. Pull back weather stripping in the area of the A-pillar and remove the side panel of the dash by the driver door. 4. Run cables as needed through the dash to the custom pod. Install the custom gauge pod by first aligning the tab into the slot on dash. Guide custom gauge pod so the screw hole lines up with the stock screw hole. Secure using the supplied screw, not the stock screw. Tab Install Screw 5. Secure the weather stripping, install the side panel and the job is finished.
32303: Dodge Ram® 2003-2009 Bill of Materials This model comes prematched to the vehicle so it does not require any paint. Screw POD 1. Remove the bolt that holds the stock A-pillar in place. a. It is located about halfway down the pillar behind a small oval cover. b. Remove the cover piece and set it aside. c. Use a 10 mm socket. Stock Bolt Remove Stock Bolt 2. Pull out the weather stripping around the A-pillar (so it can be moved easily). 3. Attach the GT, WatchDog or PMT to the custom pod mount. a.
4. Peel the clear strip(s) off the adhesive tape on the back of the pod mount. 5. Position the custom gauge pod over the stock A-pillar. (Do not attach or secure it yet.) 6. Route all wiring under the gauge pod (and under the dash, if necessary). 7. Slide the pod down until the pod screw hole lines up with the screw hole on the stock A-pillar. a. Be careful not to touch the pod to the pillar (adhesive tape). Line up the Pod Position the pod on the A-Pillar 8.
32304: Dodge Ram® 2010+ Bill of Materials This model comes prematched to the vehicle so it does not require any paint. Screw POD 1. Remove the bolt that holds the stock A-pillar in place. a. It is located about halfway down the pillar behind a small oval cover piece. b. Remove the cover piece and set it aside. c. Use a 10 mm socket. 2. Pull out the weather stripping around the A-pillar (so it can be moved easily).
Step 3 is for PMT only. 3. Attach the PMT cradle to the custom pod. (See diagrams on page 4.) 4. Remove the small side panel on the side of the dash. (Use a flat-head screwdriver.) Step 5 is for PMT only. 5. Run the PMT wiring harness through the open part of the dash (see step 4). PMT installs: skip step 6. 6. Run the HDMI cable to the top of the dash. a. Run the cable up the side of the dash. b. Hide the cable behind the dash (if desired). c. Leave some slack. 7.
8. Line up the gauge pod. a. Be careful not to touch the pod to the vehicle (adhesive tape). b. The bottom of the pod should match the bottom of the A-pillar. PMT installs: skip step 9. 9. Make sure that the HDMI cable is sticking out through the gauge hole. 10. Slide the pod down until the pod screw hole lines up with the screw hole on the stock A-pillar. a. Be careful not to touch the pod to the pillar (adhesive tape). 11.
12. Firmly press down on the parts of the pod mount where the adhesive tape touches the stock A-pillar for a secure attachment. 13. Replace the driver’s side dash panel and re-secure the weather stripping.
32305: Jeep JK 2007-2010 Most custom gauge pods come in black. Consider before beginning installation that the custom gauge pod can be painted to match the color of the vehicle interior. The custom gauge pod is made from ABS plastic and can be painted with spray paint found at auto parts stores. Existing Trim Removal 1. Using a no. 2 Phillips, back out the plastic screw from the A-Pillar trim. 2. Remove Torx screws from the visor mounting bracket with the T20 Torx bit. 3. Pull upper visor trim down/off.
Custom Pod Mount Install 6. Install the appropriate mount adapter and run cables for your vehicle through the accessory hole in the Bully Dog A-pillar as needed. (Some route out through, while some mount back in before install) Pull the driver side dash panel off to run cables under the dash to the OBDII Plug. 7. Install Bully Dog A-pillar by guiding the push pin into the appropriate hole and pushing it into place. Secure it with the remaining screw. 8. Install visor trim piece. 9. Reinstall visor. 10.
32306: Jeep JK 11+ Most custom gauge pods come in black. Consider before beginning installation that the custom gauge pod can be painted to match the color of the vehicle interior. The custom gauge pod is made from ABS plastic and can be painted with spray paint found at auto parts stores. Existing Trim Removal 1. First remove the visor trim following the step by step instructions below. 2. Remove Torx screws from the visor mounting bracket with the T20 Torx bit. 3. Pull upper visor trim down/off. 4.
Custom Pod Mount Install 6. Install the appropriate mount adapter and run cables for your vehicle through the accessory hole in the Bully Dog A-pillar as needed. (Some route out through, while some mount back in before install) Pull the driver side dash panel off to run cables under the dash to the OBDII Plug. 7. Install Bully Dog A-pillar by guiding the push pins into the appropriate hole and pushing it until it locks in place. 8. Install visor trim piece. 9. Reinstall visor. 10.
33306/33307: GM Sierra/Silverado 2007 (2014 1500 and 2013+ Avalanche Not Included) Bill of Materials Most custom gauge pods come in black. Consider before beginning installation that the custom gauge pod can be painted to match the color of the vehicle interior. The custom gauge pod is made from ABS plastic and can be painted with spray paint found at auto parts stores. Screw POD 1. Remove the A-pillar trim screw. a. Remove the screw cover. b. Remove the screw. (Use a 7 mm socket.
If the vehicle has a speaker attached to the A-pillar, the speaker will need to be removed before the trim piece can be completely removed. 4. To remove the speaker: a. Disconnect the speaker wire. (The plug is located about 4” away from the speaker.) b. Release the securing tabs by pushing them outward from the speaker. Disconnect Speaker c. Push the speaker out of the trim piece. 5. To install the speaker in the custom gauge pod: a. Run the speaker wire through the front of the speaker hole. b.
8. Slide the pod over the stock A-pillar until they line up. a. If there is a speaker on the A-pillar, make sure that the speaker in the pod is placed directly over the speaker wire. Position Pod 9. Reconnect the speaker wire. 10. Route all wiring down along the side of the dash. 11. Firmly press down on the parts of the pod mount where the adhesive tape touches the stock A-pillar for a secure attachment. 12. Re-secure the weather stripping. Optional Permanent Installation Steps: 13.
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33302/33303: GM Sierra/Silverado 1999-2007 Bill of Materials Most custom gauge pods come in black. Consider before beginning installation that the custom gauge pod can be painted to match the color of the vehicle interior. The custom gauge pod is made from ABS plastic and can be painted with spray paint found at auto parts stores. (4) Plastic Rivets POD 1. Remove the driver’s side dash panel. Remove dash panel 2. Pull out the weather stripping around the A-pillar (so it can be moved easily). 3.
with a speaker, make sure that the speaker hole lines up so that it is directly over the speaker in the stock A-pillar. 6. Firmly press against the parts of the pod mount where the adhesive tape touches the stock A-pillar for a secure attachment. 7. Run all wiring down the side of the dash. 8. Replace the driver’s side dash panel and re-secure the weather stripping.
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