Draw-Tite 118385 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

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.
14. Clean a flat area, which will not interfere with
the replacement of the taillight housing, using
a 50/50-isopropyl alcohol/water mixture. Peel
off the double-sided tape backing and mount
the T-Connector's black convertor box
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15. Replace all trim panels removed during the
previous steps. Reinstall the taillamp housing,
positioning the wire harness between the
housing and the vehicle body.
NOTE: Store 4-Flat in jack storage
compartment when not in use.
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 and
instruction sheet for additional information.
6. Route the T-Connector containing the
yellow & brown wires to the left (driver's)
side, at the same time hiding the wires
behind the trim panels.
7. On the left (driver's) side, from outside of the
vehicle, pull the rubber grommet surrounding
the driver side wiring harness away from the
body
h . Carefully slit the grommet to allow
the T-Connector’s wires to pass through the
grommet. Reinstall the grommet into the
mounting hole.
8. Disconnect the black connector from the taillight
assembly. Plug the T-Connector with the yellow
& brown wires between the separated halves.
Be sure that the connectors are fully inserted
with locking tabs in place.
9. Locate a suitable grounding point near the
connector on the driver’s side.
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.
10. Disconnect the vehicle's negative battery cable
(The battery will be located on the driver's side).
Using the ring terminal provided, attach the fuse
holder (with the fuse removed) to the positive
battery terminal.
11. Connect the fuse holder to the black 12 Ga.
wire using the yellow butt connector provided.
Route the wire underneath the vehicle, from the
fuse holder, rearward along the frame rail to
the bumper and over to the passenger's side
taillight. Avoid any hot pipes, heat shields,
gas tank or pinch points.
12. Route the black 12 Ga. wire from underneath
the vehicle up thru the opening between the
bumper and the taillight,
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the red T-Connector wire marked "Battery +"
with the yellow butt connector provided.
13. Reconnect the vehicle's negative battery
cable and install the 10 amp fuse provided.
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18385-037 Rev. B 06/25/04
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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 instructions carefully before
beginning installation.
LISEZ CECI EN PREMIER:
Lire et suivre toutes les instructions
attenrivement avant le montage.
LEA ESTO PRIMERO:
Lea y siga todas las instrucciones cuidadosa-
mente antes de iniciar la instalación.
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ENGLISH
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
Flat-Head Screwdriver, Trim Panel Tool,
Drill, Wrench, Pliers and Torx.
NOTE: THIS VEHICLE HAS A “LOW
SIDE” SWITCHED TAILLIGHT SYSTEM.
CONVENTIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING
TECHNIQUES DO NOT APPLY.
1. Open the tailgate and remove the vehicle's
taillight assemblies by removing the screws
and carefully prying the taillight away from
the vehicle
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CAUTION
Carefully pry the taillights at the indicated
points only to avoid damage.
2. Locate the vehicle's wiring harness. There
will be connection points attached to each
taillight housing matching the ends of the
T-connector adapter.
3. Beginning on the passenger side, disconnect
the black connector from the taillight assembly
e and plug the T-Connector containing the
green wire between these separated halves.
Be sure that the connectors are fully inserted
with locking tabs in place.
4. Remove the threshold plate f . Partially
remove the trim panels exposing the taillight
access holes. Open the vehicle's jack storage
compartment cover
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5. From outside of the vehicle, pull the rubber
grommet surrounding the passenger side
wiring harness away from the body
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Carefully slit the grommet to allow the 4-flat’s
wires & the T-Connector’s, containing the yellow
& brown, wires to pass through the grommet.
Pull the 4-flat connector into the jack storage
compartment. Reinstall the grommet into the
mounting hole. Retain the 4-flat connector
inside the jack storage compartment for
future use.