Draw-Tite 118574 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and cautions
printed on the tow vehicle’s battery.
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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10. 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.
11. Reinstall the plastic trim panels, threshold,
storage covers, floor covering and other items
that may have been removed during installation,
being careful not to pinch or cut the wires.
NOTE
Store 4-Flat in trunk area when not in use.
WARNING
Overloading circuit can cause fires. DO NOT
exceed lower of vehicle 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 REQUIRED:
Trim Panel Remover, 10mm Socket & Ratchet
or 10mm Wrench, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit),
1/4” socket, Wire Crimpers, Wire Cutters,
Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe
1. Locate the vehicle wiring inside the vehicle’s
rear cargo area by partially removing the
plastic threshold cover and felt trunk liner.
Using a 10mm socket, remove two nuts
on the back of the vehicle taillight housing.
Remove the taillights on both the driver and
passenger side of the vehicle
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2. On both the driver’s and passenger’s side,
pull the vehicle taillight wire harness and
unseat the grommet.On both the driver’s
and passenger’s side, slit the grommet to
allow for T-Connector’s wiring
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3. From inside the trunk, route the T-connector
ends with yellow and brown wires thru the
grommet on the driver’s side.
4. Beginning on the driver’s side, plug the
T-Connector harness containing the yellow wire
in between the vehicle’s mating connectors.
5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 on passenger’s side with
T-Connector end containing the green wire.
WARNING
All connector surfaces should be clean and free
of dirt. Be careful not to damage the locking tabs
and be sure that connectors are fully inserted
with locking tabs in place.
6. Locate a suitable grounding point near the
connector inside the vehicle. Clean dirt and
rustproofing from the area. 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.
7. Locate a flat surface in an out of the way place
and mount the T-Connector’s black box-module,
to prevent damage or rattling.
8. From inside the vehicle, connect the black
12 ga. wire and the black wire from the
T-Connector black box with the supplied yellow
butt connector. 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
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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
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and secure to the vehicle’s Positive (+) battery
cable
j . Connect the other end of the fuse
holder to the black 12 ga. wire, using the yellow
butt connector (provided).
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.
118574-037 Rev. B 1/24/2013
Installation Instructions
Directives de montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Ford Fusion
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