Draw-Tite 118448 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

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TOOLS REQUIRED:
Trim Panel Puller
1. Open rear hatch. Temporarily remove the
rear threshold plate d. Partially remove
the rear interior trim panels on both the
driver and passenger side of the vehicle
e. Several trim panel fasteners will need
to be removed to remove the panels
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Set aside all items removed being careful
not to damage parts.
2. On the driver and passenger sides of the
vehicle, locate the vehicle’s taillight wiring
harness
h. 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 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 T-Connector end with the
green wire to the passenger’s side behind
the panels and along the threshold
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Repeat Step 3 using T-Connector
containing the green wire.
118448-037 Rev. A 08/20/07
5. Locate a suitable grounding point near
the connector. 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.
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.
NOTE
Route the 4-flat from below the driver’s
side trim panel into rear storage
compartment. Store there when not in use.
6. Reinstall the plastic trim panels, threshold,
storage covers, floor covering and other
items removed during installation, being
careful not to pinch or cut the wires.
WARNING
Overloading circuit can cause fires.
DO NOT exceed lower of vehicle
manufacturer rating or:
• Max. stop/turn light: (7.5 amps)
• Max. tail lights: (7.5 amps)
Read vehicle’s owners manual &
instruction sheet for additional information.
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.
Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
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