Draw-Tite 118479 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

118479-037 Rev. A 09/09/08
ENGLISH
TOOLS NEEDED:
Drill (3/32” Drill Bit), Philips Head Screwdriver
1. Open trunk and remove threshold panel.
Partially remove the felt trunk liner behind
the taillights
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2. Start by locating and removing the plastic wing
nuts on both sides in the trunk behind the tail-
lights (2 per side) and set aside. Then pull the
taillight housing directly rearward to remove.
3. On the driver’s side, disconnect the vehicle
wiring harness from the taillight socket e .
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.
5. Route the T-Connector end with green wire
to the passenger’s side and route the 4-Flat
underneath 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.
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 rattling 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.
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Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
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.
Buick LaCrosse