How to Easily Install a Dash Cam on a Volkswagen Tiguan II

This video demonstrates how simple it is to install a dash cam on a Volkswagen Tiguan; however, the procedure is the same for all vehicles. You can find the device shown in the video on Amazon with the code B0BWYRSVG2 for £390.00, with free delivery.

The first step is to remove the protective film to prevent the device from overheating. Stick the camera to the centre of the windscreen, then follow the instructions to route the cable to the cigarette lighter socket without dismantling the entire car. Route the cable up towards the roof, then pass it under the windscreen seal.

Use a plastic spatula to tuck the wire inside the A-pillar and then behind the door seal, leading to the glove compartment and the centre console, and from there, route the plug to the rear cigarette lighter socket, so no wires are visible. The installation would theoretically be complete, but if you want to install a rear dash cam as well, you need to run a second wire: here’s how to do it. The wire should always start from the front camera and follow the same path as the front camera wire for a distance, but when you reach the A-pillar, do not go down; continue towards the back, following the door seals, then the rear pillars and the roof.

In the case of the YouTuber, nearly two metres of cable were left over, which were hidden in the rear roof. Now stick the rear camera in place, and the job is done.