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HOW TO: Add 360 Surround View Camera System

Is there any special way to get that boot off to run camera cable? Or do you just pull it off?
I took the latch that limits the door opening off so it opens all the way to get a little more clearence, the rubber boot can just be pulled off leaving a plastic clip in the door frame.
If you feel or look closly there are two clips on this plastic piece thats in the door frame at the top and bottom that push towards the hole that clips it in. meaning push the bottom clip upwards and top clip downwards.
As for getting them back on i messed with them for a while, i put the rubber boot on the plastic block first then snapped the whole thing back in
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I took the latch that limits the door opening off so it opens all the way to get a little more clearence, the rubber boot can just be pulled off leaving a plastic clip in the door frame.
If you feel or look closly there are two clips on this plastic piece thats in the door frame at the top and bottom that push towards the hole that clips it in. meaning push the bottom clip upwards and top clip downwards.
As for getting them back on i messed with them for a while, i put the rubber boot on the plastic block first then snapped the whole thing back in
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Thanks for the info! That's exactly what I needed to know.
 
Will the controls on the uConnect look and function like they would if the 360 camera system was installed from factory to begin with?
 
I bought these cameras for my 360 panoramic view 68442521AA but I haven't done it yet. If anyone is interested I'll put them up for sale in the buy sale section.
 

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After installing the 360 Surroundview Camera System, I decided to put this together to help others. I know there are several others who have done this. If you have any extra input, please let me know. I will start with the parts list first. Make sure to read the notes. You may need to find the correct part number depending on your configuration or color. It was about $1200 using used items. About $2200 new.

Parts List
1 of CVPM - 68318033AI (Uconnect 4) or 56029964AF (UConnect 5)- This goes in the passenger kick panel. It comes with the mounting bracket.
4 of Camera - 68144068AD - It is the same camera. To save money, I bought used mirrors off of eBay and took the cameras out of them. The mirrors don't need to be in good condition.
1 of Driver Side Mirror - 68276511AG - These vary depending on blind spot monitoring, cap colors, and other options. I bought used ones from eBay.
1 of Passenger Side Mirror - 68276510AH - These vary depending on blind spot monitoring, cap colors, and other options. I bought used ones from eBay.
1 of Front Camera RAM Mount - 68341467AC - This could be different depending on the grill you have.
1 of Front Camera Bracket 1 - 68341480AB - Holds the front camera in the RAM mount.
1 of Front Camera Bracket 2 - 68365873AB - Holds the front camera in the RAM mount.
1 of Tailgate Handle - 6RN80GW7AA - This will vary depending on the color and type of tailgate you have. Replace GW7 with your color code that you can find on the placard on the inside of the driver side door.
1 of 68529657AA - Tailgate handle spacer. This holds the camera in the tailgate handle.
1 of 16.5' Fakra Z - Male to Female Amazon.com - Front Camera to CVPM
1 of 10' Fakra Z - Female to Female Amazon.com - Driver Side Mirror to CVPM
2 of 6' Fakra Z - Female to Female Amazon.com - Pass Side Mirror to CVPM, CVPM Output to Radio
1 of 6' Fakra Z - Male to Female Amazon.com - Rear Camera from Radio to CVPM
1 of 3' Fakra Z - Male to Female Amazon.com - Tailgate Camera Adapter
2 of #6 3/8 Stainless Screws - These are needed to install the front camera in the RAM
1 of Front Camera Jumper Harness - 68322480AD - This isn't really necessary, but it allows you to disconnect the camera easier when removing the grill.
1 of Wiring Harness for CVPM - Jimmy07 can make this for you. Just send him a PM.


Keep in mind that some of the parts listed above need to be researched depending on options on your truck.

The install is pretty simple, but time consuming. I am not going to go into detail on each item. I will give an overview. You can find videos and instructions on removing the items on YouTube and here.

Front Camera:
You need to remove the grill. Once it is removed, you need to remove the RAM letters and replace it with the new one with the camera. Too me, this was the longest part of the build. You can install the jumper harness now too.

Rear Camera:
You need to remove the tailgate handle and replace it with the one with the new camera. And NO, you cannot use the old camera. The new cameras have a wider degree of view. Use the Tailgate Camera Adapter cable in between the factory cable and the new camera.

Driver's side and Passenger side:
Replace the mirrors with the new ones. You will need to install the cameras in the mirrors unless you bought used ones off that already have them installed.

Running the cables:
I ran the front cable down the driver's side and went through one of the firewall rubber gaskets. Make sure to seal it back. I then ran the driver's side mirror and this one together under the dash over to the CVPM. The passenger side doesn't need much running as it is right there. You need to remove the radio. You will unplug the rear camera and plug in the cable to run it to the CVPM. Then plug the other cable into the radio and run it to the CVPM.

CVPM Install:
Remove the passenger side kick panel and install the CVPM. You can hook up all the cables. The CVPM is labeled for the different cameras. Then hookup the wiring harness and run it over to the fuse box. Make sure to plug it into one that comes on with remote start.

AlfaOBD Changes:
You will need an MX+ or switch the cables around. Again, I am not going to go into this as there is information about it already. If you have issues finding the settings, use the search in AlfaOBD.

VehConfig 1: Rear View Camera- NO
VehConfig 2: CHMSL Camera- NO
VehConfig 7: Full Central Vision Processing Present- YES
ECUConfig 3: Rear Camera Present- NO
Radio & Connectivity: Rearview Camera Zoom Buttons Present- YES
Radio & Connectivity: Surround View Camera On/Off Softkey Present- YES
CustSetMenu 1: Rear View Camera Gridlines CSM Present- NOT PRESENT
CustSetMenu 1: Rear Camera CSM Present- NO
CustSetMenu 2: Rear View Camera Delay CSM Present- NO
CustSetMenu 2: Surround View Camera Gridlines CSM Present- YES
CustSetMenu 2: Surround View Camera Delay CSM Present- YES
Cabin Net: CVPM Central vision processing- ENABLE

Once you do this, you should be able to at least see the front and rear cameras in the surround view display. You will now need to calibrate the surround view cameras. This is what you need the MX+ for. Plug in the MX+ using the SGW Bypass. You'll have to calibrate the cameras when you're done. Find an area that you can drive straight at about 4mph for about 400'. Connect to the CVPM in the radio module list. Run the camera calibrations individually for each camera.

Enjoy your new camera system. If you have questions, please post them in here. If I get more time, I will add more details. If anyone has more details to add, let me know and I will add them.
Are the AlfaOBD changes possible to make without going to the dealer? I have a 2023 Ram which was equiped with the "Trailer Camera Wiring Prep Package by Mopar" and I managed to find a new Mopar 4 camera trailer kit I want to use on my truck. It plugs into the optional harness, but only displays on the AUX1 port of the Uconnect Camera menu (and not well). I think if these changes were made, the correct menu would show up to allow for operation of the added cameras correctly. I guess thats the second question. Its hard to find anyone that knows this system with kind of detail. Hoping this forum may know. THX for the work above, because this is the best I have seen anywhere.
 
Are the AlfaOBD changes possible to make without going to the dealer? I have a 2023 Ram which was equiped with the "Trailer Camera Wiring Prep Package by Mopar" and I managed to find a new Mopar 4 camera trailer kit I want to use on my truck. It plugs into the optional harness, but only displays on the AUX1 port of the Uconnect Camera menu (and not well). I think if these changes were made, the correct menu would show up to allow for operation of the added cameras correctly. I guess thats the second question. Its hard to find anyone that knows this system with kind of detail. Hoping this forum may know. THX for the work above, because this is the best I have seen anywhere.
The dealer will not do any programming for you like this. You have to do it on your own using AlfaOBD. @Jimmy07 probably can help you, he knows these systems really well.
 
Are the AlfaOBD changes possible to make without going to the dealer? I have a 2023 Ram which was equiped with the "Trailer Camera Wiring Prep Package by Mopar" and I managed to find a new Mopar 4 camera trailer kit I want to use on my truck. It plugs into the optional harness, but only displays on the AUX1 port of the Uconnect Camera menu (and not well). I think if these changes were made, the correct menu would show up to allow for operation of the added cameras correctly. I guess thats the second question. It’s hard to find anyone that knows this system with kind of detail. Hoping this forum may know. THX for the work above, because this is the best I have seen anywhere.
If you have the Trailer Camera Wiring Prep Package by Mopar, then you might not have the trailer gateway installed on the truck.
Use alfaobd to enable “Cabin Net: TSVCM Trailer Surround View Camera Module“. That will change the AUX 1 camera soft key to the trailer surround view soft key. Then, if you press the trailer surround view soft key, and it comes up unavailable, you’ll know that you need to add the trailer gateway.
 
If you have the Trailer Camera Wiring Prep Package by Mopar, then you might not have the trailer gateway installed on the truck.
Use alfaobd to enable “Cabin Net: TSVCM Trailer Surround View Camera Module“. That will change the AUX 1 camera soft key to the trailer surround view soft key. Then, if you press the trailer surround view soft key, and it comes up unavailable, you’ll know that you need to add the trailer gateway.
Hi Jimmy - I just responded to another thread about the cameras, and I mentioned you (as being very knowledgeable about this!).
Do you know for a fact that Trailer Surround View Cameras will work on the 2025s?
And can you point me to a p/n for the single trailer camera that will tie into the DRVM? I think it's 68586112AA, but not sure if this works on 2025.
@Laramieblue
 
Hi Jimmy - I just responded to another thread about the cameras, and I mentioned you (as being very knowledgeable about this!).
Do you know for a fact that Trailer Surround View Cameras will work on the 2025s?
And can you point me to a p/n for the single trailer camera that will tie into the DRVM? I think it's 68586112AA, but not sure if this works on 2025.
@Laramieblue
For 2025, not sure. I can’t find a single 2025 that is configured for trailer surround view just browsing through listings, they all have AUX 1 and AUX 2.
Until someone is able to configure the bcm on a 2025 for trailer surround view, we can’t be sure.
Someone else plugged a trailer surround view kit into their 25, and the images and overlay show up with AUX 1 camera view, but that’s normal behavior, and tells us that the regular dual trailer camera kit will work on a 25.

I don’t know about the DRVM tow mode camera kit for 25. Maybe if we knew if the 2025 DRVM is a gentex or a magna.
 
Hey all - Wondering if anyone else's display looks like the image below...

Pic was from the install on my UC4 system. Have since upgraded to UC5 with new CVPM and it looks the same after calibration. Did I end up with a dud camera in the front? Not that noticeable until there are lines involved.
Where you able to figure out how to fix the misaligned of front camera, I'm having same issue, thanks in advance..
 
On my harness the canbus(green plug) is on the fuse end? I believe so, 56029964af is the part I have.
it is 2025 and i am trying to do 360 camera with CVPM route. I have all of the camera and wiring installed. Jimmy07 is sending to me the harness. I would like to ask if you have used 56029968AF or 56029964AF CVPM . I saw some post said that it is the same but unsure. I pinged @Jimmy07 . While waiting, i am asking for your experenced
Another question: Do I need to replace my stock Tailgate Camera. the quality image looks great , feel bad to change it out.
 
it is 2025 and i am trying to do 360 camera with CVPM route. I have all of the camera and wiring installed. Jimmy07 is sending to me the harness. I would like to ask if you have used 56029968AF or 56029964AF CVPM . I saw some post said that it is the same but unsure. I pinged @Jimmy07 . While waiting, i am asking for your experenced
Another question: Do I need to replace my stock Tailgate Camera. the quality image looks great , feel bad to change it out.
2025? You can't do this on a 2025. Yes, like the first post says, you need a new tailgate camera.
 
Does anyone know what part number I need for a 2022 all-black tailgate without chrome? Diamond Black Crystal Pearl–Coat
 
Does anyone know what part number I need for a 2022 all-black tailgate without chrome? Diamond Black Crystal Pearl–Coat
Did you read the instructions on the tailgate handle? Did that not work for you?
 
I was reading but I didn't see it anyway thanks Benny he already told me which one it is
 

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