Welcome to the Workshop 12 family. 🤘
Below is your step-by-step installation guide, designed to walk you through everything from wiring and setup to troubleshooting. Please follow each step carefully. If you run into an issue that isn't covered here, scroll to the bottom of the page to reach out via email, phone, or by booking a 1-on-1 video call.
STEP 1: Wiring Walkthrough
What's in the box:
- SIM Card Tray
- LTE Antennas
- GPS Antenna
- RCA’s Connections
- 2 Female USB Ports
- USB Connection for Reverse Camera Feed
- Main stereo harness
- Microphone
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Wiring Diagram
STEP 2: Installation
Quick Installation Summary—Tesla-Style Screen (F-250, 350, 450 (2013-2016))
Preparation
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Ensure the vehicle is parked, ignition off, and battery disconnected (to avoid shorts or airbag issues).
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Gather tools: trim removal tools (plastic), screwdrivers, socket set, and panel pry tools.
1. Remove Factory Dash Panels
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Carefully remove the trim around the centre stack using plastic pry tools.
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Detach the climate control and radio trim panels.
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Keep all screws and clips organized.
2. Remove the OEM Screen/Radio
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Unscrew the factory head unit mounting screws.
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Gently pull the OEM unit forward to expose the wiring harnesses.
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Disconnect all factory connectors (antenna, power, CAN bus, camera input, etc.).
3. Prepare New Tesla-Style Unit
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Unpack the Workshop 12 screen and harness.
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Identify adapter harnesses: CAN bus module, power harness, antenna, GPS, mic, LTE/4G antennas.
4. Connect Wiring Harnesses
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Plug the vehicle’s factory harness into the supplied plug-and-play harness.
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Attach:
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Power and ground
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CAN bus module (for steering wheel controls and vehicle data)
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OEM camera and reverse trigger
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GPS and antennas
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MIC for hands-free calling
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FM/AM leads
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Ensure all connectors click fully into place.
5. Fit New Screen into Dash
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Slide the new Tesla-style screen assembly into the dash opening.
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Adjust orientation so it fits flush and aligns with OEM mounting points.
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Secure with the screws from the factory unit.
6. Reinstall Dash Panels
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Reattach all trim panels, ensuring each clip/snapped edge seats properly.
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Replace screws and reinstall the climate control bezel.
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