Draw-Tite 118587 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Replace carpet, and any other clips or panels that
were removed during installation being careful not
to cut or pinch the wires.
NOTE
Store 4-Flat in trunk area 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: (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. Open trunk and remove threshold panel.
Partially remove the corner felt trunk liner,
on both sides, exposing the vehicle’s taillight
wiring harness def .
2. Behind the taillights, there will be connection
points matching the ends of the T-Connector
adapter on the back of each of the vehicle taillight
housings. On the driver’s side, attach each end
of the T-Connectors containing the yellow and the
red wires. Ensure that the connectors are fully
inserted with locking tabs in place g .
3. Route the T-Connector containing the green wire
below the threshold cover to the passenger’s side
taillight housing. Repeat step 2 using the harness
containing the green wire.
4. On the driver’s side locate a suitable grounding
point near the connector. Clean dirt and rustproof-
ing 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.
5. From inside the vehicle, connect the black 12 ga.
wire and the red 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 h .
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.
6. 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, 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) j .
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed
on the tow vehicle’s battery.
7. Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery cable
and install the 10 amp fuse into the fuse holder
from step 6.
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.
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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.
118587-037 Rev. A 4/15/13
Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Mazda 6
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