Draw-Tite 118505 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.
118505-037 Rev. A 05/27/2010
Installation Instructions
Directives de montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Toyota Prius
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Trim Panel Remover, 10mm Socket & Ratchet
or 10mm Wrench, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit), 1/4”
socket, Wire Crimpers, Wire Cutters, Philips Head
Screwdriver, Test-probe
1. Open trunk/hatch d to locate the vehicle wiring
inside the vehicle’s rear cargo area by partially
removing the plastic threshold cover, side access
panels or carpet panels and cargo trays ef .
2. 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
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. Separate this connector,
being careful not to break the locking tabs. All
connector surfaces should be clean and free of
dirt.
3. On the passenger side, insert the T-Connector
end with the green wire between the vehicle
wiring connectors and lock into place. Route
the T-Connector end with the yellow wire to the
driver’s side behind the panels and along the
threshold
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. Repeat step 3 for T-Connector end
with the yellow wire.
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4. On the passenger side locate a suitable
grounding point near the connector.
Option 1:
Clean dirt and rustproofing from the area. Drill
a 3/32” hole and secure the white wire using
the eyelet and screw provided. (Do not drill into
vehicle floor or bed. Do not drill into any exposed
surfaces.)
Option 2:
Locate existing ground stud. Loosen bolt, place
screw eyelet on stud and re-tighten bolt.
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.
5. Use only with 12V Battery Systems.
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Read and follow all warnings and cautions
printed on the tow vehicle’s battery.
Locate the vehicle’s 12 Volt Battery inside the
cargo area on the passenger side, underneath the
floor covering in the rear corner i . Disconnect
and isolate the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery
terminal j .
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6. Attach the fuse holder (with fuse removed) to the
positive (+) terminal of the battery j . Reconnect
the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery cable and install
the 10 amp fuse into the fuse holder from step 5.
See tow vehicle’s owners manual for any special
battery reconnection instructions.
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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. For initial test, reset vehicle electrical
system by temporarily removing the key from the
ignition.
7. On the passenger’s side, mount the T-Connector
black box using the double-sided tape provided.
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.
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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Store 4-Flat connector in spare tire compartment
when not in use.
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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.
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