This page provides a comprehensive instruction guide for installing the dash anchor with rigid arm, Qi2 wireless chargers, and OBD2 USB-C power supplies in Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles. Follow the step-by-step process to ensure secure and proper installation.
Instruction Guide - Rivian R1T & R1S Dash Anchor with Rigid Arm / Qi2 Wireless Charger / OBD2 Power Supply
How to Install the Dash Anchor with Rigid Arm in Rivian R1T and R1S
Anchor Installation
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Step 1
Behind the center screen on the driver's side, locate the five vent openings shown above with the screen installed (upper) and screen removed (lower).
The dash anchor clamps into the openings marked 1 and 3. -
Step 2
Position the anchor by the screen as shown with your left index finger behind it.
The next steps are going to position the hooks marked 1 and 3 with the corresponding slots behind the screen.
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Step 3
Slide the anchor behind the screen until the 1 hook is in the 1 slot.
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Step 4
Move your finger over the end of the anchor to press the 3 hook into the 3 slot.
The anchor should tilt towards the dash and click into place.
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Step 5
Tighten the screw to expand the anchor and secure the hooks in place.
To install a phone mount, see the 17mm accessories installation instructions below 👇
17mm Accessories Installation
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Step 1
Loosen and remove the nut on the phone mount socket.
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Step 2
Place the nut over the ball mount.
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Step 3
Place the phone mount socket on the ball mount and align the nut straight to prevent cross threading.
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Step 4
With the phone mount positioned as desired, tighten the nut to secure it.
To install an OBD2 USB-C power adapter and route a USB-C cable, see the installation instructions below 👇
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Step 5 (Optional)
Note: Some magnet mounts, including the EveryAmp magnet mount (pictured), include an adhesive metal ring that can be installed on a device or case that is not compatible with MagSafe mounts.
Important! Do not use the metal ring between the mount and a MagSafe device or it will significantly reduce the strength of the magnets!
OBD2 Power Supply & USB-C Cable Installation
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Step 1
Use a plastic trim pry tool to loosen the driver's side dash cover.
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Step 2
Pull down on the cover below the steering wheel to loosen the clips.
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Step 3
Route the USB-C cable through the opening near the driver's left foot.
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Step 4
Pull the USB-C cable partially out of the open cover.
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Step 5
Route the USB-C cable behind the cover, past the steering column, just to the left of the center screen and to the right of the nearest clip.
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Step 6
Pull the cable until about 16 inches is available to route up to the Qi2 charger.
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Step 7
Route the cable up the dash and behind the dash anchor arm.
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Step 8
Connect the cable to the Qi2 charger and tidy up the cable.
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Step 9
Feed any excess cable behind the cover.
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Step 10
Push in the cover to secure the clip to the left of the cable.
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Step 11
Push in the cover to secure the clip to the left of the steering column.
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Step 12
Push in the cover to secure the last clip on the cover under the dash.
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Step 13
Push to secure the left side cover.
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Step 14
Under the dash, plug the USB-C cable into the OBD2 USB-C Port.
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Step 15
With the USB-C cable routed away from the driver's feet, plug the OBD2 power supply into the OBD2 port.
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Step 16
Push any excess cable up behind the cover.
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Installation Demo
Phone Mount Dash Anchor for Rivian R1T & R1S