Draw-Tite 118586 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

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.
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-One ® 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-One ®
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 REQUIRED:
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 d.
On the driver and passenger sides of the
vehicle partially remove the corner felt trunk
liner, on both sides, exposing the vehicle’s
taillight wiring harness e.
2. On the driver’s side, locate the vehicle’s
taillight wiring harness. Separate these
connectors, being careful not to break the
locking tabs. Check to see that the mating
surfaces of the vehicle harness connectors
match the T-One ® 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-One ® 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-One ® 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-One ® 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-One ®
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-One ® 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
Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-One ® T-Connector
T-One ® Connecteur en T
T-One ® Conector en T
Accord w/LED Taillights
118586-037 Rev. A 9/16/2013
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.
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