Draw-Tite 118517 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.
118517-037 Rev. A 11/01/2010
Installation Instructions
Directives de montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Toyota Yaris Sedan
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 and remove threshold panel. Partially
remove the corner felt trunk liner, on both sides,
exposing the vehicle’s taillight wiring harness.
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Remove the plastic trim fasteners, securing
the protective cover, to access vehicle’s wiring
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2. On the driver’s side, locate the vehicle’s taillight
wiring harness. Separate these connectors, being
careful not to break the locking tabs. Check to see
that the mating surfaces of the vehicle harness
connectors match the T-Connector ends. All
connector surfaces should be clean and free of
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3. On the driver’s side, insert the T-Connector end,
with the yellow 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.
4. Route the T-Connector end, with the green wire,
under felt trunk liner to passenger side vehicle
taillight wiring harness. Route the connector
containing the green wire down the threshold to
the passenger side of the vehicle. Repeat step 3
for the passenger’s side using the T-Connector
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5. On driver’s side, locate a flat surface in an out of
the way place and mount the T-Connector’s black
convertor box with the double sided tape.
6. Locate a suitable grounding point near the
connector.
OPTIOn 1:
Locate the existing ground stud near the tow plug
connector. Loosen the nut, place T-Connector
white wire with ring terminal on stud and retighten
the nut, making sure that all existing ground
connections are still attached. g
OPTIOn 2:
Locate a suitable grounding point near the adapter
such as the vehicle frame or crossmember. (Do
not drill into vehicle floor or bed.) Clean dirt
and rustproofing from area. Drill a 3/32” hole
and secure white wire using eyelet and screw
provided.
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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 driver’s side, locate the red 12 ga. Power
wire from the T-Connector box. Attach the black 12
ga. wire provided.
8. From inside the vehicle, 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.
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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, attach the ring terminal and secure to
the vehicle’s Positive (+) battery cable. Connect
the other end of the fuse holder to the black 12 ga.
wire, using the yellow butt connector (provided).
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Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed
on the tow vehicle’s battery.
10. Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery cable
and install the 10 amp fuse into the fuse holder
from step 9.
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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.
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 felt trunk liner, threshold, 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 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.
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