Draw-Tite 118464 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.
118464-037 Rev. A 02/13/08
Installation Instructions
Directives de montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Subaru Impreza
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Trim Panel Remover, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit),
Philips Head Screwdriver, Wire Crimpers,
Wire Cutters, Test-probe
1. Locate the vehicle wiring inside the
vehicle’s rear cargo area by partially
removing the plastic threshold cover
and felt trunk liner d e .
2. The taillight wiring harness will have
a connection point, near each taillight
housing, matching the ends of the
T-Connector e . Separate this connector,
being careful not to break the locking tabs.
All connector surfaces should be clean and
free of dirt. Beginning on the driver’s side,
plug the T-Connector harness containing
the yellow wire in between the vehicle’s
mating connectors. Ensure that the
connectors are fully inserted with locking
tabs in place.
3. Route the connector containing the green
wire down the threshold to the passenger
side of the vehicle. Repeat Step 2 (of the
T-Connector Harness Installation) on the
passenger’s side with T-Connector end
containing the green wire.
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.
8. 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.
9. 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 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.
4. 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 or
trailer and/or personal injury.
5. 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. 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.
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 g . Connect the
other end of the fuse holder to the black
12 ga. wire, using the yellow butt connector
(provided) h .
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and cautions
printed on the tow vehicle’s battery.
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