How to Install: 2017-2022 Super Duty Stage Series LED Ditch Light Kit - Eastern Shore Retros

How to Install: 2017-2022 Super Duty Stage Series LED Ditch Light Kit

The Stage Series Backlit Ditch Light Kit for the 2017-2022 Ford Super Duty allows you to easily mount two SS3 or SSC2 LED Pods above the hood near the A-Pillars. The following installation guide will provide detailed instructions on installing the Stage Series Backlit Ditch Light Kit for the 2017-2022 Ford Super Duty. Continue reading for step-by-step instructions below!

Table of Contents

  • Installation Tools
  • Mounting Instructions
  • Wiring Instructions

Installation Tools

  • Plastic Trim Removal Tool
  • Ratchet
  • 13mm Socket
  • 4mm Hex Key
  • 12mm Wrench

Mounting Instructions

Step 1 - Remove Wiring Clip

Using a plastic trim removal tool, remove the clip holding the factory wiring harness to the hood.

wiring clip location

Step 2 - Loosen Hinge Nuts

With a 13mm socket, loosen but do not remove the nuts holding the hood to the hood hinge. 

loosen hinge bolts for LED ditch light bracket

Step 3 - Install Bracket

Slide the provided bracket completely onto the studs and tighten down the 13mm nuts to 22 lb-ft.

Push the removed plastic clip into the new hole on the ditch light bracket.

Install LED ditch light bracket

Step 4 - Mount LED Pod

Close the hood and mount the LED pod.

Refer to the linked Universal Bracket Info/Mounting Guide to mount your SS3 or SSC2 pod.

Ensure that the hood can be opened without interfering with the pod.

Repeat steps 1-4 on other side. 

Wiring Instructions

Step 5 - Route Wiring Harness

Route the included wiring harness along the suggested wiring path shown below and secure it with the included zip ties. 

Step 6 - Connect Power

Connect the harness to the pods and then the battery.  Refer to the wiring harness guide for detailed wiring instructions.

Step 7 - Complete Installation

Test thoroughly and aim the LED Pods. 

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