Draw-Tite 118398 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

ENGLISH
Tools Required:
9/32 Socket
Tools - May Be Required:
Philips Head Screwdriver, Drill (3/32" Drill Bit)
1. Open the trunk and remove the vehicle’s taillight
assemblies. Start by locating and removing the
plastic wing nuts on both sides in the trunk
behind the taillights (1 per side) and set aside
d e . Carefully pull the carpet back on both
sides to expose the second plastic wing nuts on
each side (1 per side)
f g . Remove the wing
nuts and set aside. Locate the remaining taillight
screws outside of the vehicle next to the trunk
weather seal on both sides
h . There will be two
9/32 screws per side. Using a 9/32 socket,
carefully unscrew the 2 screws holding taillight
in place. After removing the screws, carefully
pull the taillight away from the vehicle being
careful not to damage the alignment pins.
2. Disconnect the wire harness from both taillight
sockets. 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.
3. 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
i . Route the T-
Connector end with green wire to the passen-
ger’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 for T-Connector
end with the green wire.
18398-037 Rev. A 02/16/05
Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
READ THIS FIRST:
Read and follow all instructions carefully before
beginning installation.
LISEZ CECI EN PREMIER:
Lire et suivre toutes les instructions
attenrivement avant le montage.
LEA ESTO PRIMERO:
Lea y siga todas las instrucciones cuidadosamente
antes de iniciar la instalación.
4. Locate a suitable 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.
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.
5. Reinstall the taillight housing assemblies,
positioning the vehicle wiring harness between
the housing and the vehicle body. Reinstall the
screws, plastic wing nuts, carpet and other
items that may have been removed during
installation, being careful not to pinch or cut the
wires. 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.
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.
WARNING
Overloading 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 & instruction
sheet for additional information.
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