Draw-Tite 118599 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

10. Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery cable
and install the 10 amp fuse into the fuse holder
from Step 9.
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.
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 removed
during installation, being careful not to pinch or
cut the wires.
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.
ENGLISH
TOOLS NEEDED:
Trim Panel Remover, 10mm Socket & Ratchet or
10mm Wrench, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit), Wire Crimpers,
Wire Cutters, Test-probe, Phillips Head Screwdriver
1. Open trunk and remove threshold panel. Partially
remove the corner felt trunk liner, on both sides,
exposing the vehicle’s taillight wiring harness d.
2. On the driver’s side, locate the vehicle’s taillight
wiring harness. Separate these connectors, being
careful not to break the locking tabs e. Check to
see that the mating surfaces of the vehicle harness
connectors match the T-Connector ends. All
connector surfaces should be clean and free of dirt.
3. On the driver’s side, attach the end of the T-Connector
containing the yellow and the brown wires. Ensure
that the connectors are fully inserted with locking tabs
in place.
4. Route the T-Connector containing the green wire
below the threshold cover to the passenger’s side
taillight housing. Repeat steps 2 and 3 using the
T-Connector ends containing the green and red wires.
NOTE
Route the 4-Flat through the driver’s side trim panel
into side storage compartment and store there when
not in use.
WARNING
Be careful not to pinch harness in trunk latch.
5. On driver’s side, locate a flat surface in a out of
the way place and mount the T-Connector’s black
convertor box with the double sided tape.
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. On the driver’s side, locate the red 12 ga. Power wire
from the T-Connector box. Attach the black 12 ga.
wire provided.
8. 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
the wire f.
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.
9. 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. Connect the other end of
the fuse holder to the black 12 ga. wire, using the
yellow butt connector (provided) h.
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed on
the tow vehicle’s battery.
Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
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118599-037 Rev. A 6/17/13
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.