Draw-Tite 118520 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

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.
118520-037 Rev. A 03/12/08
Installation Instructions
Directives de montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Test-probe, Trim Panel Puller, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit),
10mm Socket, Ratchet, Wire Cutter, Wire Crimper,
Phillips Head Screwdriver
1. Open rear door and fold rear seat forward d . Remove
threshold, trunk floor panels and trays. Set aside all
items removed being careful not to damage parts e .
2. On both sides of the vehicle, remove cargo loops and
phillips head screws f g , so that the trim panels can
be carefully pulled away from the vehicle.
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On the driver’s side, locate the vehicle’s taillight wiring
harness h -1 . 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-Connector ends. All connector surfaces
should be clean and free of dirt.
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On the driver’s side, locate the vehicle’s taillight wiring
harness h -2 . 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-Connector ends. All connector surfaces
should be clean and free of dirt.
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On the driver’s side, locate the vehicle’s taillight wiring
harness h -3 . 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-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.
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Route the 4-Flat through the driver’s side trim panel
into storage compartment on the threshold and store
there when not in use. When in use pull 4-Flat through
the door i .
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.
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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.
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Be careful not to pinch harness in door latch.
8. On the driver’s side, locate the red 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 j .
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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
k , attach the ring terminal and secure to the vehicle’s
Positive (+) battery cable l . Connect the other end
of the fuse holder to the black 12 ga. wire, using the
yellow butt connector (provided) l .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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