Draw-Tite 118450 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

3. On the driver’s side, route the T-Connector
end with the green wire and the wire with the
4-Flat connector down through the opening
between the vehicle bumper and body
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4. Route the T-Connector end with green wire
to the passenger’s side and route the 4-Flat
underneath the bumper.
WARNING
Route the wire being careful to avoid any hot
pipes, heat shields, the fuel tank or any other
points that may pinch or break the wire.
Route T-Connector end with green wire
up through the opening on the passenger
side, being careful to avoid areas that
could damage wiring. Repeat step 2 for
T-Connector end with the green wire.
5. Locate a suitable grounding point near the
connector such as the vehicle's frame or
cross member. (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.
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.
WARNING
All connections must be complete for the
T-Connector to function properly. Test and
verify installation with a test light or trailer
once installed.
6. Reinstall the taillight housing assemblies,
positioning the vehicle wiring harness
between the housing and the vehicle body.
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.
NOTE:
Mount 4-Flat in a suitable location
under the vehicle. Bracket not included.
WARNING
Overloading circuit can cause fires.
DO NOT exceed lower of towing
manufacturer rating or:
• Max. stop/turn light: (7.5 amps)
• Max. tail lights: (7.5 amps)
Read vehicle's owners manual &
instruction sheet for additional information.
118450-037 Rev. D 10/15/09
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Drill (3/32” Drill Bit), Philips Head
Screwdriver, 7mm Socket & Ratchet
or 7mm Wrench
1. BUICK ENCLAVE
Open rear door. Remove both taillight
housing assemblies by removing the two
bolts for each light and carefully prying the
vehicle taillight housing assembly away from
the vehicle, being careful not to break the
alignment tabs
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CHEVROLET MALIBU
Open the trunk and remove the vehicle’s
taillight assemblies. Start by locating and
removing the plastic cargo nuts on both sides
in the trunk behind the taillights (1 per side)
and set aside
e. Carefully pull the carpet
back on both sides to expose the plastic
wing nuts on each side (3 per side)
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Remove the wing nuts and set aside. After
removing the wing nuts, carefully pull the
taillight away from the vehicle being careful
not to damage the alignment pins.
2. On the driver’s side, disconnect the
vehicle wiring harness from the taillight
socket. Plug the T-Connector end with the
yellow wire in-between the mating plugs
on the driver’s side taillight socket and
vehicle wiring harness
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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.
Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Buick Enclave Chevrolet Malibu
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