Draw-Tite 118405 T-ONE CONNECTOR User Manual
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TOOLS REQUIRED:
Drill (3/32” Drill Bit), Philips Head Screwdriver,
10mm Socket & Ratchet or 10mm Wrench, Wire Crimpers,
Wire Cutters, Trim Panel Remover
1.
Mazda 6 Sedan and Coupe
A. Locate the vehicle wiring inside the vehicle's rear cargo
area by partially removing the plastic threshold cover
and felt trunk liner
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B. On the driver’s side only, using a 10mm socket, remove
two nuts on the back of the vehicle taillight housing.
Then pull the taillight housing directly rearward to
remove
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. Separate the vehicle's wiring connectors,
being careful not to break the locking tabs. Remove the
taillight housing and set aside.
C. At the driver’s side taillight socket, clean an area using
a mixture of rubbing alcohol and water and apply the
foam-padded tape. Make sure to cover any sharp edges
on the sheet metal, as shown
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. Route approximately
2 ft (.60 meters) of the black 12 ga. wire into the trunk
area. Route the remaining wire through the opening in
the taillight socket, behind the bumper. Carefully replace
the vehicle taillight housing; making sure the black wire
is in between the taillight housing’s gasket and the
foam-padded tape. Make sure taillight is properly seated
on alignment tap. Replace with the two 10 mm nuts
removed in step B.
Toyota Camry
A. Locate the vehicle wiring inside the vehicle's rear cargo
area by partially removing the plastic threshold cover
and felt trunk liner
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. On the Driver’s side remove the
small plastic cargo tray, by removing the plastic nuts
that hold it in place
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B. In the area underneath from where the plastic cargo
tray was removed, locate a small rubber grommet
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Carefully slit the grommet and route the black 12 ga.
wire out underneath the vehicle.
Mazda CX-7
A. Locate the vehicle wiring inside the vehicle's rear cargo
area by partially removing all floor coverings, cargo
trays, plastic threshold cover, access panels and trim
panels, being careful not to damage and clips or
screws. Set aside all items removed being careful
not to damage parts.
B. On the Passenger’s side, near the threshold area, locate
rubber grommet. Carefully slit the grommet and route
the black 12 ga. wire out underneath the vehicle.
NOTE
Toyota FJ Cruiser Instructions begin after step 9.
2.
Behind the taillights, there will be connection points match-
ing the ends of the T-Connector adapter on the back of each
of the vehicle taillight housings
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. 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.
3.
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.
4.
From inside the trunk, connect the black 12 ga. wire and the
red wire from the T-Connector black box with the supplied
yellow butt connector.
5.
Locate a suitable grounding point near the connector.
Option 1:
Clean dirt and rustproofing from the area. Drill a 3/32"
hole and secure the white wire using the eyelet and
screw provided.
Option 2:
Locate existing ground stud. Loosen bolt, place screw
eyelet on stud and re-tighten bolt
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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.
6.
On the driver’s side underneath the bumper, locate the
black 12 ga. wire from Mazda 6 Sedan and Coupe step C,
Toyota Camry step B and Mazda CX-7 step B. Following
existing wiring, route the black wire into the engine
compartment up to the battery
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WARNING
Route the wire being careful to avoid any hot pipes, heat
shields, the fuel tank or any other points that may pinch
or break the wire.
7.
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. Connect the other end of the
fuse holder to the black 12 ga. wire, using the Yellow
butt connector (provided)
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8.
Reconnect the vehicle's Negative (-) battery cable
and install the 10 amp fuse into the fuse holder from
step 7
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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.
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 cut or pinch
the wire. On the driver’s side on the floor of the rear cargo
area, clean a flat area using a mixture of rubbing alcohol
and water. Mount the T-Connector black box using
double-sided tape provided. Replace the trunk threshold
and felt trunk liner.
NOTE
Store 4-Flat in rear cargo 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: (4.2 amps)
Read vehicle's owners manual & instruction sheet for
additional information.
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NOTE: Toyota FJ Cruiser Instructions begin on Page 4.
REMARQUE: Les instructions pour la Toyota FJ Cruiser commencent à la Page 4.
NOTA: Las instruciones del Toyota FJ empiezan en la Página 4.