Draw-Tite 118462 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

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.
118462-037 Rev. A 02/21/08
Installation Instructions
Directives de montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
PT Cruiser
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Torx-30, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit), 1/4” socket,
Wire Crimpers, Wire Cutters, Philips Head
Screwdriver, Test-probe
1. Remove the T-30 Torx screws and carefully pry the
taillight housings rearward away from the vehicle,
being careful not to break the alignment tabs d.
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. Separate
this connector, being careful not to break the locking
tabs. All connector surfaces should be clean and free
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Do not remove black housing on driver’s side.
3. On the passenger’s side, attach both ends of the
T-Connector containing the green, brown and red
wires. 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 yellow wire and
the 4-Flat down the opening below the taillight on
the passenger’s side. Route the 4-Flat harness to the
center of the vehicle. Route harness containing the
yellow wire underneath the vehicle up through the
opening below the driver’s side taillight.
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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 T-Connector end with the
yellow wire.
10. Secure all loose wiring. Behind the taillight assembly
on the passenger’s side, clean a flat area using
a 50-50 mixture of rubbing alcohol and water.
Mount the T-Connector black box using double-sided
tape provided.
11. Reinstall the taillight housing assemblies, positioning
the vehicle wiring harness between the housing and
the vehicle body.
12. Secure the remainder of the T-Connector harness
under the bumper with cable ties provided, being
careful to avoid any areas that would cut or pinch
the wire.
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Mount 4-Flat in a suitable location under the vehicle.
Bracket not included.
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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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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.
6. Disconnect and isolate the vehicle’s Negative (-)
battery terminal.
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Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed
on the tow vehicle’s battery.
If not removed, remove the fuse from the yellow fuse
holder (provided). After cutting the fuse holder wire,
attach the ring terminal and secure to the vehicle’s
Positive (+) battery cable. Connect the other end of the
fuse holder to the black 12 ga. wire, using the yellow
butt connector (provided) fg.
7. Beginning from the front of the vehicle, route the black
12 ga. wire rearward along the frame rail.
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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.
Route the black 12 ga. wire to the rear passenger’s
side taillight pocket. Attach the black 12 ga. wire to
the red wire from the T-Connector black box with the
supplied yellow butt connector.
8. 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. Do not drill into any
exposed surfaces.) 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.
9. Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery cable
and install the 10 amp fuse into the fuse holder
from step 6.
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