Draw-Tite 118512 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

8. 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 with the
cable ties provided, to prevent damage or rat-
tling and being careful to avoid any areas that
would cut or pinch the wire.
NOTE
Mount 4-Flat in a suitable location under the
vehicle. Bracket not included.
WARNING
Overloading circuit can cause fires.
DO NOT exceed lower of towing
manufacturer rating or:
• Max. stop/turn light: (7.5 amps)
• Max. tail lights: (7.5 amps)
Read vehicle’s owners manual &
instruction sheet for additional information.
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.
118512-037 Rev. A 08/27/2010
Installation Instructions
Directives de montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
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ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Test-probe, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit), Philips Head
Screwdriver
1. Open trunk and remove threshold panel and
floor coverings. On the driver’s and passenger’s
sides of the vehicle, remove the two plastic
wing nuts from the inside of the trunk.
2. Carefully pull the carpet back on both sides to
expose the second plastic wing nuts on each
side (2 per side). Unscrew the plastic wing nuts
and carefully pry the housing away from the
vehicle, being careful not to break the alignment
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3. On the driver’s side, disconnect the vehicle wir-
ing harness from the taillight socket. f Plug
the T-Connector end with the yellow wire in-
between the mating plugs on the driver’s side
taillight socket and vehicle wiring harness.
4. On the driver’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
5. Route the T-Connector end with green wire to
the passenger’s side and route the 4-Flat under-
neath the bumper.
WARNING
Route the wire being careful to avoid any hot
pipes, heat shields, the fuel tank or any other
points that may pinch or break the wire.
6. Route T-Connector end with green wire up
through the opening on the passenger side,
being careful to avoid areas that could damage
wiring. Repeat step 2 for T-Connector end with
the green wire.
7. Locate a suitable grounding point near the
connector such as the vehicle’s frame or cross-
member. (Do not drill into vehicle floor or bed.)
Clean dirt and rustproofing from area. Drill a
3/32” hole and secure white wire using 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.
WARNING
All connections must be complete for the
T-Connector to function properly. Test and
verify installation with a test light or trailer once
installed.
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