Draw-Tite 118537 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

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10. 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
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, 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. 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
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11. 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.
12. 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 (2.1 amps)
• Max. tail lights: (5.6 amps)
Read vehicle’s owners manual & instruction sheet
for additional information.
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Trim Panel Remover, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit),
Wire Crimpers, Wire Cutters, Test-probe, Utility Knife
1. Open the rear tailgate to access the bolts that hold
the taillights in place. Remove the taillights on
both the driver and passenger side of the vehicle.
Remove threshold, trunk floor panels and trays d .
Set aside all items removed being careful not to
damage parts.
2. Partially remove the corner felt trunk liner,
on both sides, exposing the vehicle’s taillight
wiring harness e .
3. On both the driver’s and passenger’s side,
pull the vehicle taillight wire harness and unseat
the grommet.On both the driver’s and passenger’s
side, slit the grommet to allow for T-Connector’s
wiring
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4. From inside the trunk, route the T-connector
ends with yellow, brown and red wires thru the
grommet on the driver’s side.
5. On the driver’s side, attach two (2) sets of
connectors from the T-Connector, one containing
yellow wires and the other containing brown and
red wires, in between the vehicle taillight wiring
harness connectors. Seat the grommet in opening.
6. Repeat steps 4 & 5 on passenger’s side with
T-Connector end containing the green wire.
WARNING
All connector surfaces should be clean and free
of dirt. Be careful not to damage the locking tabs
and be sure that connectors are fully inserted
with locking tabs in place.
7. Locate a suitable grounding point near the
connector inside the vehicle. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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
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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.
118537-037 Rev. B 8/14/2012
Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
ACURA TL
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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.