Draw-Tite 118481 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

6. 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.
7. 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
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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.
8. Disconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery cable
j . 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
kl . Connect
the other end of the fuse holder to the black 12 ga.
wire, using the yellow butt connector (provided).
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed
on the tow vehicle’s battery.
9. Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery cable
and install the 10 amp fuse into the fuse holder
from step 8.
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.
10. On driver’s side, locate a flat surface in an out of
the way place and mount the T-Connector’s black
convertor box with the double sided tape. 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.
11. Reinstall the plastic trim panels, threshold,
storage covers, floor covering and other items
that may have been removed during installation,
being careful not to pinch or cut the wires
NOTE
Store 4-Flat connector 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: (5.6 amps)
Read vehicle’s owners manual & instruction sheet
for additional information.
118481-037 Rev. A 10/24/08
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Drill (3/32” Drill Bit), Philips Head Screwdriver,
Test-probe, Trim Panel Puller, Wire Crimpers,
Wire Cutters
1. Open rear hatch d . Temporarily remove
the rear threshold plate, storage covers and
floor covering
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2. Partially remove the rear interior trim panels on both
the driver and passenger side of the vehicle. Several
trim panel fasteners will need to be removed to
remove the panels. Set aside all items removed being
careful not to damage parts
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3. On the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle,
locate the vehicle’s taillight wiring harness. The
taillight wiring harness will have a connection point,
on both sides, matching the ends of the T-Connector
h . Separate this connector, being careful not to
break the locking tabs. All connector surfaces should
be clean and free of dirt.
4. On the driver’s side, insert the T-Connector end,
with the yellow wire, between the vehicle wiring
connectors and lock into place. Be careful not to
damage the locking tabs and be sure that connectors
are fully inserted with locking tabs in place.
5. Route the T-Connector end with green wire to the
passenger ‘s side behind the panels and along the
threshold. Repeat step 4 for T-Connector end with
the green wire.
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’installa-
tion. 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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