Draw-Tite 118508 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.
118508-037 Rev. A 10/27/2010
Installation Instructions
Directives de montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
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ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
10mm Socket & Ratchet or 10mm Wrench, Drill
(3/32” Drill Bit), 1/4” socket, Wire Crimpers,
Wire Cutters, Test-probe
1. Disconnect and isolate the vehicle’s negative
battery terminal.
CAUTIOn
Read and follow all warnings and cautions
printed on the tow vehicle’s battery. Open trunk
and remove threshold panel. Partially remove
the corner felt trunk liner, on both sides, expos-
ing the vehicle’s taillight wiring harness. d
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. Separate this connec-
tor, being careful not to break the locking tabs.
All connector surfaces should be clean and free
of dirt. e
3. Beginning on the driver’s side, plug the
T-Connector harness containing the yellow/
brown wires in between the vehicle’s mating
connectors. On the passenger side, insert the
T-Connector end with the red/green wires
between the vehicle wiring connectors and lock
into place.
4. 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.
Do not drill into any exposed surfaces.) 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.
5. From inside the trunk, connect the black 12 ga.
wire and the red wire from the T-Connector
black box with the supplied yellow butt connec-
tor. Either route the black wire thru a grommet
and along the exterior frame or follow the exist-
ing wiring along the thresholds into the engine
compartment up to the battery avoiding areas
that may pinch or break the wire. f
6. 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.
g Connect the other end of the fuse holder
to the Black 12 ga. wire, using the Yellow butt
connector (provided).
7. Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery
cable and install the 10 amp fuse into the fuse
holder from step 6.
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.
For initial test, reset vehicle electrical system by
temporarily removing the key from the ignition.
8. On the Driver’s side, mount the T-Connector
Black Box using the double-sided tape provided.
Secure the remainder of the T-connector har-
ness with the cable ties provided, to prevent
damage or rattling and being careful to avoid
any areas that would cut or pinch the wire.
Replace the trunk threshold and felt trunk liner.
nOTE
Store 4-Flat in trunk area when not in use.
WARnInG
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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