Draw-Tite 118474 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

118474-037 Rev. A 07/15/08
ENGLISH
TOOLS NEEDED:
Trim Panel Remover, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit),
1/4” socket, Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe
1. Open the tailgate and remove the vehicle’s right
side taillight assembly by removing the two clips
holding the taillight in place
d . Carefully pry the
housing away from the vehicle, being careful not
to break the alignment tabs
e . Repeat for the
vehicle’s left side taillight assembly.
2. On the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle,
locate the vehicle’s taillight wiring harness f .
The taillight wiring harness will have a connection
point, on both sides, matching the ends of the
T-Connector. Separate this connector, being
careful not to break the locking tabs. All connector
surfaces should be clean and free of dirt.
3. On the driver’s side, insert the T-Connector end,
with the yellow wire, between the vehicle wiring
connectors and lock into place. On the driver’s
side, insert the T-Connector end, with the brown
and red wire, between the vehicle wiring connectors
and lock into place. Be careful not to damage the
locking tabs and be sure that connectors are
fully inserted with locking tabs in place.
4. Route the harness containing the green wire
and the 4-Flat down the opening behind the
taillight on the driver’s side. Route the 4-Flat
harness underneath and to the center of the
vehicle. Route harness containing the green
wire underneath the vehicle up through the
opening behind the passenger’s side taillight.
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.
5. Repeat step 3 for the passenger’s side using
the T-Connector containing the green wire.
6. 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.
7. 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
g , attach the ring terminal and secure to the
vehicle's Positive (+) battery cable h . 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.
8. Route the black wire out of the engine
compartment and to the rear driver's side of
the vehicle
i . Connect the other end of the
black 12 ga. wire to the red power wire located
on the T-Connector's black box, using the
yellow butt connector (provided).
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.
9. Reconnect the vehicle's Negative (-) battery
cable and install the 10 amp fuse into the fuse
holder from step 7.
WARNING
All connections must be complete for the
Trailer Tow Harness 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.
10. On the Driver’s side, mount the T-Connector
black box using the double-sided tape provided.
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.
11. Reinstall the taillight housing assemblies,
positioning the vehicle wiring harness
between the housing and the vehicle body.
12. Mount the 4-Flat end in an accessible location
with a bracket or electrical box (not included).
WARNING
Overloading circuit can cause fires. DO NOT
exceed lower of towing 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.
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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.
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