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	The ROSS system is made by Rostra,. It uses microwave technology to "see" behind the vehicle ... Manuals for the ROSS system can be downloaded here.
	Ordered last Friday from Frank at Automotive Safety Technologies for $175 plus shipping.
	The works
	A closer look
	The control module
	These brackets need to be cut and formed according to the instructions.
	The sensor modules and the audio control unit (next to the brackets).
	Two big manuals, but you only use a few pages of each.
	Cutting the brackets to size wasn't as hard to do as I thought it would be.
	Here they are shown after shaping. You can order custom brackets for an additional $5 if you don't care to do the cutting and bending yourself.
	The audio volume is adjustable (arrow). The two ports at the lower left are where the power and the LEDs plug in.
	The LED unit. It will mount on the front edge of the cargo light with only the LEDs themselves showing. Very unobtrusive.
	The LED assembly and the Audio Control Unit
	One of the bumper clips that must be removed. There are five above the bumper and three below. Pry up the center to remove.
	The main bumper bolt cover. There are four of these. Pry them off gently.
	One of the caps popped out to reveal the trim attachment screw
	....and with the screw and hook removed.
	It's starting to get scary!
	This styrofoam piece is removed and cut to accomodate the sensors.
	The right side sensor location...
	...and the left side.
	The bumper is fairly thick. You have to drill four 11/64" holes one inch back from the edge of the bumper.
	The bumper skin and the styrofoam piece.
	Half way down the front edge of the bumper is a black pin clip. I pried and pulled until it came out with the bumper as you can see here. With the bumper off it's easy to remove the clip for reassembly.
	The two microwave sensors mounted. They "see" about twelve feet. The center trim piece around the hatch striker is held on by two screws and, on the '01, a bolt. Remove it for easier access to the jack area and wiring.
	This is the hole to pass the wiring to the cabin. There are two layers of steel here and two grommets removed. They don't line up so the other one doesn't show here, , but it's just forward of this one.
	Things are progressing. Center trim panel is removed to allow the left panel to be swung out.
	Just two wires to be tied in to the back-up light circuit. 12v and ground. The connector shown was found taped to the main harness. It may be for trailer wiring. Now to close the Scotch-Loks.
	The perfect place to mount the control module...
	...with Velcro! Not included with the kit, but I think it'll hold for years.
	The entry to the cabin
	All tucked up.
	Because it's easily damaged cutting the styrofoam is one of the most time-consuming chores of the whole job. I cut it with a coping saw and a Dremel, but there's gotta be a better way!
	I used duct tape to stash the wires because cable ties through the holes would have interfered with bumper remounting.
	The foam would be easily broken, so take your time cutting it.
	Ready for reassembly.
	The audio control unit in the jack compartment.
	The volume is adjustable by a small screw on the face of the unit, barely visible at about 7 o'clock.
	Forgot to take pic of taillight coming out. so just look at them backwards. <G>
	The taillight assembly is held in by two screws and a clip. The front locating female clip socket is hidden by the connector.
	Seeing a picture of the clip would have added to my confidence when disassembling. I didn't know which direction to pull or how hard.
	Here 'tis again.
	Pull out the grommet to expose the connector.
	Here's the male, the grommet, and the female fastener.
	3/05/01 Led extension arrived today. Now to install it.
	The LED will mount on the front edge of the cargo light. Pull the center vinyl headliner trim straight toward you when standing at the hatch. It slides straight out from between the headliner material and the roof.
	Remove in this direction.
	The LED assembly mounted on the front edge of the cargo light.
	All done! Sorry, no bragging rights because nothing shows. Everything seems to work and there were no parts left over.

  

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