Draw-Tite 118593 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

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Tools Needed:
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. Open the vehicle’s rear tailgate d .Remove
threshold, trunk floor panels and trays. Set
aside all items removed being careful not to
damage parts.
2. On both sides of the vehicle, remove cargo
loops and phillips head screws e , so that
the trim panels can be carefully pulled away
from the vehicle.
3. On the driver and passenger sides of the
vehicle, locate the vehicle’s taillight wiring
harness f . Separate this connector, being
careful not to break the locking tabs. Check
to see that the mating surfaces of the vehicle
wiring connectors match the T-Connector
ends. All connector surfaces should be
clean and free of dirt.
4. 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.
5. Route the T-Connector containing the
green wire below the threshold cover to the
passenger’s side taillight housing. Repeat step
4 using the T-Connector ends containing the
green wire.
NoTe
Route the 4-Flat from below the driver’s side
trim panel into rear storage compartment.
Store there when not in use.
6. 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.
7. Locate a suitable grounding point near the
connector such as the vehicle’s frame or cross
member. (Do not drill into vehicle floor or bed.)
Clean dirt and rustproofing from area. Drill a
3/32” hole and secure white wire using 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.
8. On the driver’s side, locate the black 12 ga.
power wire from the T-Connector box.
Attach the black 12 ga. wire provided.
9. 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 g .
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.
10. 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 h , attach the ring terminal and
secure to the vehicle’s Positive (+) battery cable
i .Connect the other end of the fuse holder
to the black 12 ga. wire, using the yellow butt
connector (provided) i .
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and cautions
printed on the tow vehicle’s battery.
11. Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery
cable and install the 10 amp fuse into the
fuse holder from Step 10.
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.
12. 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.
13. 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 (4.2 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.
118593-037 Rev. B 6/27/2013
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