Draw-Tite 118402 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

5. Locate a suitab le 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 e yelet
and screw provided.
CA UTION
V erify 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. Disconnect the v ehicle'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
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the other end of the fuse holder to the b lack 12 ga.
wire, using the yellow butt connector (provided).
7. Beginning from the front of the v ehicle, route the
b lack 12 ga. wire rearward along the frame rail.
W ARNING
Route the wire being careful to a void any hot
pipes, heat shields, the fuel tank or any other
points that may pinch or break the wire.
8. Contin uing on as illustrated, route the b lack 12 ga.
wire to the rear driver's side m . Locate the opening
between the vehicle rear bumper and body allowing
entry to the rear driver’s side taillight area. Route
the wire up through this hole and attach the
b lack
12 ga. wire to the red wire from the T-Connector
black box with the supplied yellow butt connector.
9. Reconnect the v ehicle's Negative (-) battery cable
and install the 10 amp fuse into the fuse holder
from step 6.
W ARNING
All connections m ust be complete for the
T-Connector to function properly. Test and verify
installation with a test light or trailer once installed.
10. Secure all loose wir ing. Behind the vehicle
taillight housing assembly on the driver’s side,
clean a flat area using a mixture of rubbing
alcohol and water. Mount the T-connector
black box using double-sided tape provided.
11. Reinstall the taillight housing assemb lies,
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.
NO TE:
Mount 4-Flat in a suitab le location under
the vehicle. Bracket not included.
W ARNING
Ov erloading 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.
Installation Instr uctions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
18402-037 Rev. A 04/20/05
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
13mm Soc ket & Ratchet or 13mm Wrench,
Drill (3/32" Drill Bit), Philips Head Screwdriver
Pliers, Trim Panel Remover, Wire Crimpers,
Wire Cutters
1. Open the tailgate to remo ve the vehicle's taillight
housing assemblies. On the driver’s side, start by
removing the two clips holding the taillight in place
d . Inside the vehicle behind the taillights, remove
plastic cover and pull back insulation liner to access
the plastic wing nut holding the taillight in place
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f - g . Unscrew the plastic wing nut and carefully
pry the vehicle taillight housing assembly away from
the vehicle, being careful not to break the alignment
tabs. Repeat this step for the vehicle’s passenger’s
side taillight assembly.
2. On the dr iver’s side, disconnect the vehicle
wiring harness from the taillight socket h . Plug the
T-Connector end with the y ellow wire in-betw een
the mating plugs on the driver’s side taillight
socket and vehicle wiring harness.
3. On the dr iver’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.
W ARNING
Route the wire being careful to a void 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 .
READ THIS FIRST:
Read and f ollow all instructions carefully
before beginning installation.
LISEZ CECI EN PREMIER:
Lire et suivre toutes les instr
uctions
attenrivement avant le montage.
LEA ESTO PRIMERO:
Lea y siga todas las instr ucciones cuida-
dosamente antes de iniciar la instalación.
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