Draw-Tite 118414 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

8. Reinstall the plastic tr im panels, threshold,
storage covers, floor covering and other
items removed during installation, being
careful not to pinch or cut the wires.
W ARNING
Ov erloading 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 amps)
Read vehicle’s owners manual and
instruction sheet for additional information.
Installation Instr uctions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
118414-037 Rev. A 08/02/06
ENGLISH
TOOLS NEEDED:
T rim Panel Remover, Philips Head
Screwdriver, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit)
1. Open rear hatch. Temporarily remove the
rear threshold plate, storage covers and
floor covering
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2. P artially 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 dr iver 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. Separate this
connector, being careful not to break the
locking tabs. All connector surfaces should
be clean and free of dirt
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4. On the passenger side , insert the
T-Connector end with the green 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 the y ellow
wire to the dr iver’s side behind the panels
and along the threshold. Repeat Step 4 using
T-Connector containing the
y ellow wire .
READ THIS FIRST: Read and f ollow 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 obser ver
toutes les consignes de sécurité et les instructions
avant de commencer l’installation. Durant l’installa-
tion, 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.
6. Locate a suitab le grounding point near
the connector.
Option 1: Dr ill a 3/32" hole and secure white
wire with eyelet using screw provided.
Option 2: On passenger side , locate
existing ground stud. Loosen bolt, place
screw eyelet on stud and re-tighten bolt.
CA UTION
V erify 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.
W ARNING
All connections m ust be complete for the
T-Connector to function properly. Test and
verify installation with a test light or trailer
once installed.
7. On passenger side , mount the T-Connector
black convertor box in a out of the way place
with the screw or cable tie provided and
secure all loose wires with cable ties. 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.
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Route the 4-flat through the passenger's side
trim panel into side storage compartment
and store there when not in use.
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