Draw-Tite 118554 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

8. Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery
cable and install the 10 amp fuse into the fuse
holder from step 5.
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.
9. 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
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WARNING
Make sure module is mounted so that the
epoxy side of the module is pointed towards
the ground to prevent any water buildup.
10. 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 under the
bumper with cable ties provided, 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: 2 per side (4.2 amps)
• Max. tail lights: (7.5 amps)
Read vehicle’s owners manual &
instruction sheet for additional information.
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Drill (3/32” Drill Bit), Philips Head Screwdriver,
Trim Panel Remover, Wire Crimpers,
Wire Cutters, Test-probe
1. Open the tailgate and remove the vehicle’s
right side taillight assembly by removing the
two clips holding the taillight in place
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Carefully pry the housings away from the
vehicle, being careful not to break the
alignment tabs. Repeat for the vehicle’s
left side taillight assembly.
2. Disconnect the vehicle wiring harness from both
taillight sockets. 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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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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Route the T-Connector end with green wire
to the passenger’s side and route the 4-Flat
underneath the bumper. Route T-Connector
end with green wire up through the opening
on the passenger side, being careful to avoid
any hot pipes, heat shields, the fuel tank or any
other points that may pinch or brake the wire.
Repeat step 2.
4. Locate a suitable grounding point near the
connector. (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.
5. 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, h attach the ring terminal
and secure to the vehicle’s Positive (+) battery
cable i . 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.
6. Beginning from the front of the vehicle,
route the black 12 ga. wire rearward along
the frame rail j .
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.
7. Route the black 12 ga. wire to the rear driver’s
side. 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 black 12 ga.
wire to the black wire from the T-Connector black
box with the supplied yellow butt connector.
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.
118554-037 Rev. A 10/31/2011
Installation Instructions
Directives de montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Dodge Nitro / Jeep Liberty
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