Draw-Tite 118396 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

5. Reinstall the plastic tr im panels, threshold,
storage covers, floor covering and other
items that may have been removed during
installation, being careful not to pinch or
cut the wires. Reinstall the taillight housing
assemblies, positioning the vehicle wiring
harness between the housing and the
vehicle body. Secure the remainder of the
T-Connector harness under the bumper with
cable ties provided, being careful to avoid
any areas that would cut or pinch the wire.
W ARNING
All connections m ust be complete for the
T-Connector to function properly. Test and
verify installation with a test light or trailer
once installed.
W ARNING
Ov erloading circuit can cause fires.
DO NOT exceed lower of towing
manufacturer rating or:
• Max. stop/turn light: 1 per side (7.5 amps)
• Max. tail lights: (7.5 amps)
Read vehicle's owners manual and
instruction sheet for additional information.
ENGLISH
Tools Required:
T -30 Torx® Bit and Driver, Trim Panel
Remover, Phillips Head Screwdriver,
Drill (3/32" Drill Bit)
1. Open the tailgate and remo ve the vehicle’s
taillight assemblies by removing the two T30
Torx head bolts on each side. Carefully pry
the housings away from the vehicle, being
careful not to break the alignment tabs.
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2. Disconnect the wire har ness from both
taillight sockets. Plug the T-Connector end
with the
y ellow wire in-betw een the mating
plugs on the driver’s side taillight socket
and vehicle wiring harness.
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3. On the dr iver’s side, route the T-Connector
end with the green wire and the wire with
the 4-Flat connector down through the
opening between the vehicle bumper and
body
g . Route the T-Connector end with
green wire to the passenger’ s side and route
the 4-Flat underneath the bumper. Route
T-Connector end with
green wire up through
the opening on the passenger side, being
careful to avoid any hot pipes, heat shields,
the fuel tank or any other points that may
pinch or brake the wire. Repeat step 2 with
T-Connector containing the
green wire .
18396-037 Rev. A 02/01/05
Installation Instr uctions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
READ THIS FIRST:
Read and f ollow all instructions carefully before
beginning installation.
LISEZ CECI EN PREMIER:
Lire et suivre toutes les instr
uctions
attenrivement avant le montage.
LEA ESTO PRIMERO:
Lea y siga todas las instr ucciones cuidadosa-
mente antes de iniciar la instalación.
NO TE: Optional routing of wire
A. Pull a way the grommets on both driver’s
and passenger sides to access the
interior area of the vehicle.
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B. Using a tr im panel tool, carefully pry the
threshold plate away from the vehicle,
being careful not to damage any clips. In
the threshold plate area, remove the clips
on both the driver’s and passenger’s side
to gain access behind trim panels.
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C. Being careful not to damage clips ,
partially remove the lower interior trim
panels on each side of the vehicle. Set
aside all items removed being careful not
to damage parts.
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D . Route the wire inside v ehicle through
each interior trim panel and route the
T-Connector containing the
green wire
down the threshold plate, up and through
the passenger side trim panel and out
through the grommet hole. Follow Steps
2 and 3 for connections.
E. Push all of the e xisting vehicle wiring
back into the grommet hole and seat the
grommet back into the hole and tuck the
remainder of wiring in-between the
bumper fascia or under the bumper.
4. Locate a suitab le grounding point near the
connector such as an existing ground stud or
drill a 3/32" hole and secure the
white wire
using the eyelet and screw provided.
CA UTION
V erify what is behind any surface prior to
drilling to avoid damage to the vehicle and/
or personal injury. Do not drill into any
exposed surfaces.
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