Draw-Tite 118445 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

118445-037 Rev. A 09/13/07
ENGLISH
TOOLS NEEDED:
Wire Cutters, Trim Panel Remover, Drill (3/32”
Drill Bit), Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe,
Wire Crimpers
1. Open the trunk to remove the vehicle’s taillight
assemblies. Start by locating and removing the
plastic wing nuts (2 per side). They are located
on both sides in the trunk behind the taillights,
set aside
d . Carefully pry the housings away
from the vehicle, being careful not to break the
alignment tabs.
2. On the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle,
locate the vehicle’s taillight wiring harness. The
taillight wiring harness will have a connection
point, on both sides, matching the ends of the
T-Connector
e . 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. 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
e . 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
f .
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 near the
connector. Clean dirt and rustproofing from the
area. Drill a 3/32” hole and secure the white wire
using the eyelet and screw provided. (Do not drill
into vehicle floor or bed. 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 h . 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
i . Connect the other end of the fuse holder
to the black 12 ga. wire, using the yellow butt
connector (provided).
CAUTION
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
j . 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
h .
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. 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: (4.2 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 instruc-
tions 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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