Draw-Tite 118565 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

9. 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.
10. Reinstall the plastic trim panels, threshold,
storage covers, floor covering and other items
that may have been removed during installation,
being careful not to pinch or cut the wires
NOTE
Store 4-Flat in trunk area when not in use.
WARNING
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.
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 the vehicle’s rear tailgate. Remove
threshold, trunk floor panels and trays de.
Set aside all items removed being careful
not to damage parts.
2. Being careful not to damage clips, partially
remove the lower interior trim panels on driver’s
side of the vehicle fg.
3. Beginning on the driver’s side, separate the
vehicle’s wiring connectors h, being careful
not to break the locking tabs. Insert the
T-Connector end, with the yellow wire, between
the vehicle wiring connectors and lock into place.
All connector surfaces should be clean and free
of dirt.
4. Route the T-Connector containing the green wire
below the threshold cover to the passenger’s
side taillight housing. Repeat step 3 for the
passenger’s side using the T-Connector
containing the green wire.
5. 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 and/or personal
injury. Do not drill into any exposed surfaces.
6. Locate a flat surface in an out of the way place
and mount the T-Connector’s black box-module,
to prevent damage or rattling.
NOTE
This surface should be in an area that is free of
any moisture and mounted in an area that it is
high enough where it could not be exposed to
direct contact with any water or liquid substance.
7. From inside the vehicle, connect the black 12 ga.
wire and the black 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 i.
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.
8. 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 j, attach the ring terminal and
secure to the vehicle’s Positive (+) battery cable
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. Connect the other end of the fuse holder to
the black 12 ga. wire, using the yellow butt
connector (provided).
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed
on the tow vehicle’s battery. 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 l.
118565-037 Rev. A 6/19/2012
Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
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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.