Draw-Tite 118588 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

10. Reinstall the plastic trim 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
NOTE
Store 4-Flat in trunk area when not in use.
WARNING
Overloading circuit can cause fires. DO NOTexceed
lower of vehicle manufacturer rating or:
• Max. stop/turn light: 1 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, 10mm Socket &
Ratchet or 10mm Wrench, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit),
1/4” Socket, Wire Crimpers, Wire Cutters,
Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe
1. Open the vehicle’s rear tailgate. Remove threshold,
trunk floor panels and trays. Set aside all items
removed being careful not to damage parts def .
2. Being careful not to damage clips, partially remove
the lower interior trim panels on driver’s side of
the vehicle g .
3. Beginning on the driver’s side, separate the
vehicle’s wiring connectors, being careful not to
break the locking tabs. Insert the T-Connector end,
with the yellow wire, between the vehicle wiring
connectors and lock into place. All connector
surfaces should be clean and free of dirt h .
4. Route the T-Connector containing the green
wire below the threshold cover to the passenger’s
side taillight housing. Repeat step 3 for the
passenger’s side using the T-Connector containing
the green wire.
5. Locate a suitable grounding point on the driver’s
side near the connectors. Drill a 3/32” hole
and secure white wire with eyelet using screw
provided. Do not drill into any exposed surfaces.
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. Locate a flat surface in an out of the way place
and mount the T-Connector’s black box-module,
to prevent damage or rattling.
7. From inside the vehicle, connect the black
12 ga. wire and the black wire from the
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 i .
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.
8. 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 j , attach the ring terminal and
secure to the vehicle’s Positive (+) battery cable
k . 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. All connections must
be complete for the 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. 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 pinch, cut or melt the wire.
d
i
j
k
g
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.
118588-037 Rev. A 4/10/13
Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Buick Encore
e
f
h