Draw-Tite 118604 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

WARNING
All connections must be complete for the
T-One ® T-Connector to function properly.
Test and verify installation with a test light
or trailer once installed. For initial test,
reset vehicle electrical system by temporarily
removing the key from the ignition.
9. Near center of vehicle, below trunk
threshold, clean a flat area using a mixture
of rubbing alcohol and water. Mount the
T-One ® T-Connector black box using
double-sided tape provided.
10. Secure the remainder of the T-One ®
T-Connector harness with the cable ties
provided, to prevent damage or rattling
and being careful to avoid any areas that
would pinch, cut or melt the wire.
11. Replace carpet, and any other clips or
panels that were removed during installation
being careful not to cut or pinch the wires.
NOTE
Store 4-Flat in trunk area when not in use.
WARNING
Overloading circuit can cause fires. DO NOT
exceed lower of towing manufacturer rating or:
• Max. stop/turn light: 2 per side (4.2 amps)
• Max. tail lights: (7.5 amps)
Read vehicle’s owners manual & instruction
sheet for additional information.
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Trim Panel Remover, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit),
Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe
1. Open trunk. Temporarily remove the rear
threshold plate. Partially remove the felt
trunk liner behind the taillights de.
2. On the driver and passenger sides of the
vehicle, locate the vehicle’s taillight wiring
harness. The taillight wiring harness will have
a connection point, on both sides, matching
the ends of the T-One ® T-Connector. Separate
this connector, being careful not to break the
locking tabs. All connector surfaces should
be clean and free of dirt.
3. On the driver’s side, insert the T-One ®
T-Connector end, with the yellow wire,
between the vehicle wiring connectors and
lock into place. Be careful not to damage
the locking tabs and be sure that connectors
are fully inserted with locking tabs in place.
4. Route the T-One ® T-Connector end with
green wire to the passenger ‘s side behind the
panels and along the threshold. Repeat step
3 using the T-Connector ends containing the
green wire f.
5. Locate a suitable grounding point near the
connector. Clean dirt and rustproofing from the
area. Drill a 3/32” hole and secure the white
wire using the eyelet and screw provided.
CAUTION
Verify 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.
6. From inside the vehicle, connect the black
12 ga. wire and the red wire from the
T-One ® T-Connector black box with the
supplied yellow butt connector. Either route
the black wire thru a grommet and along
the exterior frame or follow the existing
wiring along the thresholds into the engine
compartment up to the battery avoiding
areas that may pinch or break the wire g.
WARNING
If routing the wire thru a grommet and along
the exterior of the vehicle, be careful to avoid
any hot pipes, heat shields, the fuel tank or any
other points that may pinch or break the wire.
7. Disconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery
cable. If not removed, remove the fuse from
the yellow fuse holder (provided). After cutting
the fuse holder wire h, attach the ring
terminal and secure to the vehicle’s Positive
(+) battery cable i. Connect the other end
of the fuse holder to the black 12 ga. wire,
using the yellow butt connector (provided).
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and cautions
printed on the tow vehicle’s battery.
8. Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery
cable and install the 10 amp fuse into the
fuse holder from step 7 j.
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Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-One ® T-Connector
T-One ® Connecteur en T
T-One ® Conector en T
Malibu
118604-037 Rev. A 7/24/2013
READ THIS FIRST:
Read and follow all vehicle warnings and installation
instructions before beginning installation. Wear safety
glasses and use all safety precautions during installation.
LISEz CECI EN PREMIER:
Lire et observer toutes les consignes de sécurité et les
instructions avant de commencer l’installation. Durant
l’installation, veiller à toujours porter des lunettes de
protection et respecter les mesures de sécurité.
LEA ESTO PRIMERO:
Lea y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de
instalación del vehículo antes de empezar la instalación.
Use gafas de seguridad y todas las precauciones de
seguridad durante la instalación.
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