Replacing a Backup Camera Is NOT As Hard As You Think!

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Own a 2011-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar Jeep, Dodge, Ram, or Chrysler vehicles, with a blurry, foggy, or otherwise non functioning backup camera? Help is here! In this video I will take you through the step by step process of replacing the backup camera, as well as re-assembling and testing the camera module. I have time lapsed most of the footage but make sure to point out all the key parts of the job, with multiple camera angles.
While it may seem daunting this is a very easy and straightforward repair, and you will easily save $100's of dollars versus taking it in to a dealership or garage.
Tools & Equipment needed for this project:
Jeep backup Camera ( Mopar PN: 68375333AA ((2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland)) www.moparpartscanada.ca/oem-p...
Nylon Pry Tools - Wetado 15Pc Kit www.amazon.ca/Removal-Wetado-...
Needle nose pliers
Patience
This process could also be applied to other non FCA vehicles such as Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Ford, Lincoln, as well as others as well as the same principals would apply to swap out the camera module.
Please let me know in the comments below what you think of the process. what would you do differently? What videos would you like to see on the channel? I would love to get your feedback!
#jeep #grandcherokee #backupcamera #diy #auto #autorepair

[@letodesignfineartaerialpho9798]

This video helped me out tremendously as I installed my new backup camera today. Thank you for the detailed instructions!

[@RegsChannel]

You are most welcome! Glad it all worked out for you!!!

[@DrunknOdin]

Just did in this in my garage after about four years of riding around with a bad camera. Ordered the part off of Ebay/Amazon and followed the instructions with no problems. -7 right now in Chicago so was worried about ruining the clips. I was able to use my wagner heat gun on some of the individual clips to prevent from them breaking. Worked perfectly! Great Video!

[@RegsChannel]

Right on! Thanks for the kind words! Yeah we had a beauty of a day(by Manitoba standards lol) for me to do the swap. My poor wife suffered for almost a year before I got off my butt and got it replaced, it's still going strong! We are currently stuck in a -40 polar vortex so no outdoor projects for us for a while!

[@gerrykmet1206]

Great well detailed video, not sure many guys would want to tackle this at this time of year so good onya mate! lol

[@RegsChannel]

Thanks! We caught a great break in the weather and honestly it was a very quick and straightforward process. It may seem daunting to have to pull the interior trim taillights, and back panel off to get at the camera but as the video shows, once you know where the nets are, it's a cakewalk!

[@EchoConstellation]

I’m watching this, wearing a Bombers sweater, with snow on the ground. Seems fitting 😂

[@mesokakii]

Excellent vedio. I changed my cam on my srt 2013 but for me it was much easier as u have less bults than yours 😂

[@sandy5548]

Reg,just a quick note to thank you for the video,it was 74 degrees in New Jersey today sooooo I did the back-up camera swap,mine is a2012 G.C. LIMITED it had 4 bolts and 2 guide pins on the header panel that holds the camera and 8 taillight nuts that’s it .15 minutes to take it apart 35 minutes total.anyway thanks again.BYW.Ilived in the west Killdonan section of Winnipeg before being taken to the states kicking and screaming.wow what a culture shock! my dad was a BLUE BOMBERS fan. Thanks sandman

[@RegsChannel]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad it was a quick fix!!! GO BOMBERS!!!

[@RomanMestas]

Great video, great detail, great personality.. ✌🏽

[@RegsChannel]

Much appreciated, thanks for the kind words!

[@lechang09]

Good one bro, I just got 2014 grand cherokee with the same camera problem, now it's on me to fix it

[@RegsChannel]

Thanks for the kind words! It's a pretty straightforward fix, and the new camera is still working great!

[@sandy5548]

I’m about to do it,thanks for video,BTW I was born and raised Winnipeg,unfortunately my family moved to the states,and of course I had no choice being i was only 11 years old so I had to go too. I swore I’d return but life got in way. I’ll always be a PROUD CANADIAN…..SANDMAN

[@RegsChannel]

No problem! Hope the project goes well! Thanks again!

[@coreyfrew6682]

Thanks for the help!

[@RegsChannel]

No problem, glad it could help!

[@stephenchico2418]

Thanks. Just what I needed

[@RegsChannel]

Awesome! Glad it could help

[@paragckulkarni]

Hi!! Great video, want to do this project!!! On a time line, what is the total time it might take for me to do all this !!!as this would be my first time to work myself on the car!!! You do mention that it took only an hour to complete this project!! Which is really very short time!!

[@RegsChannel]

Thanks for the kind words! If I understand you correctly, this is your first time working on a vehicle? If so give yourself 2-3 hours to complete the process as you not only will need to follow the steps in the video, but you will also need to learn your way around the tools as well. Once you get started with the process, you are sure to speed up as you get more comfortable working on the vehicle. I've also posted a video of how to change your own oil. After this repair that could be your next challenge! Once you start working on your own vehicle you will want to take it in for repairs less and less :) good luck! Let me know how you make out!

[@ruffneck119]

Mine blacks out randomly. I have a 2012 I have to put it in reverse a couple for times for it to work.

[@RegsChannel]

If I'm not mistaken, that's the older style infotainment system. Before investing time and effort in the camera fix, I would go online and just make sure the firmware for the head unit is current, and up to date. Thanks for commenting, hope this helps!

[@user-ue6cx1ih4g]

Hey man, thanks for the video. I was wondering if it was possible to remove the gasket/lens and clean it once it is removed from the trim? In other words, I'm wondering if I would be able to save some money and disassemble the camera to clean the dirt? Wouldn't want to take all the time to take it apart just to realize I can't open the camera haha

[@RegsChannel]

It's a sealed unit but a Dremel could unseal it very quickly lol. The challenge would be resealing it. Not impossible but a project for sure

[@user-ue6cx1ih4g]

@@RegsChannel awesome. Thanks for the reply

[@RegsChannel]

@@user-ue6cx1ih4g you are most welcome!

[@DannyJuke]

Had my entire rear hatch replaced recently, but now the camera doesn't work. I'm assuming the mechanic didn't plug in the wiring for the camera. Before I start to work on it myself because I didn't see a step where you plugged in the camera, do I have to remove the exterior plate for this or does the wiring pop through and plug in beneath the interior plastic? Hope this is somewhat easy to understand lol

[@RegsChannel]

Great question! It's been about a year since I did the repair, if I recall correctly I think you can get to just the wiring by removing the interior trim piece, you need to take it off to get to the bolts to pull off the exterior piece anyway so it's a necessary step. Good luck with the repair!

[@DannyJuke]

@@RegsChannel This helps. Thanks man!

[@mikcall54]

OK, this shows that it is as hard as you think. Why would they make the camera so inaccessible?

[@RegsChannel]

Because it's a Chrysler product? Lol yeah I was asking myself the same thing once I dug into it. I honestly considered drilling out the plastic lens and pumping epoxy or something in there to fill that gap... I still have the old camera who knows might be time to experiment!

[@neszero]

@@RegsChannel I've read elsewhere online that it's actually the backside of the camera where the wiring enters the camera housing that is the weak point. Condensation will collect and drip down the back into the cracks. Apparently some folks have used a hair dryer to dry the unit out, or even removed it and baked it in their oven! Then it's just a matter of hitting that weak point with some silicone before you re-install it. Dreading taking mine apart, but your video definitely helped. Anyway, I'm sure you're sick of hearing about this particular problem at this point though, haha.

[@RegsChannel]

@@neszero I always welcome the comments, it's great for the channel lol! Interesting... I still have the old camera module, I should do some investigation/surgery on it and see!