Draw-Tite 118581 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

10. Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery
cable and install the 10 amp fuse into the fuse
holder from step 9.
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.
11. 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.
12. 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 in trunk area when not in use.
Be careful not to pinch harness in door latch.
WARNING
Overloading circuit can cause fires. DO NOT
exceed lower of vehicle 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, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit),
1/4” socket, Wire Crimpers, Wire Cutters,
10mm Socket & Ratchet or 10mm Wrench,
Test-probe
1. Open the rear door of the vehicle and
temporarily remove the rear threshold,
cargo net and cargo cover d .
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 partially remove the panels e .
3. 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. Beginning on the driver’s
side, separate the vehicle’s wiring connectors,
being careful not to break the locking tabs.
Attach both ends of the T-Connector containing
the yellow and brown wires.Be careful not
to damage the locking tabs and be sure that
connectors are fully inserted with locking
tabs in place.
4. Route the T-Connector containing the green wire
below the threshold cover to the passenger’s
side taillight housing. Repeat step 3 using the
T-Connector end containing the green wire.
5. On the Driver’s side, mount the T-Connector
black box using the double-sided tape provided.
6. Locate a suitable grounding point on the
driver’s side near the connectors. Drill a
3/32” hole and secure white wire with eyelet
using screw provided. Do not drill into any
exposed surfaces.
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. Attach the black 12 ga. wire to the red wire
from the T-Connector black box with the
supplied yellow butt connector.
8. 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 f .
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.
9. 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 g , attach the ring terminal and
secure to the vehicle’s Positive (+) battery cable
h . 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.
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.
118581-037 Rev. A 1/24/2013
Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
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