Draw-Tite 118388 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.
18388-037 Rev. B 7/29/2010
Installation Instructions
Directives de montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Toyota RAV4
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Trim Panel Remover, Philips Head Screwdriver,
Drill (3/32” Drill Bit)
1. Open rear hatch and push forward the rear seat.
Temporarily remove the rear threshold plate,
storage covers and floor covering 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 remove the panels e. Set aside
all items removed being careful not to damage
parts.
3. On the driver and passenger sides of the vehi-
cle, locate the vehicle’s taillight wiring harness.
The taillight wiring harness will have a connec-
tion 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.
4. On the driver’s side, insert the T-connector end,
with the yellow wire, between the vehicle wiring
connectors and lock into place f. 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 gh.
6. Locate a suitable grounding point. Drill a 3/32”
hole and secure the white wire using the 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.
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All connections must be complete for the
T-Connector to function properly. Test and
verify installation with a test light or trailer once
installed.
7. On driver 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 pro-
vided, to prevent damage or rattling and being
careful to avoid any areas that would cut or
pinch the wire.
nOTE:
Route the 4-flat through the driver’s side trim
panel into side storage compartment and store
there when not in use.
8. Reinstall the plastic trim panels, threshold,
storage covers, floor covering and other items
removed during installation, being careful not to
pinch or cut the wires.
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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 amps)
Read vehicle’s owners manual &
instruction sheet for additional information.
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