Draw-Tite 118552 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

wire to the red wire from the T-Connector black
box with the supplied yellow butt connector.
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. Mount the T-Connector black box using
double-sided tape provided.
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.
118552-037 Rev. A 07/18/11
ENGLISH
TOOLS NEEDED:
Trim Trim Panel Remover, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit),
Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe,
Wire Crimpers, Wire Cutters, Torx-30
1. Dodge Grand Caravan / Chrysler Town
& Country / Dodge Durango
Open the rear tailgate to access the screws that
hold the taillights in place. Remove the T-30 Torx
screws and carefully pry the taillight housings
rearward away from the vehicle, being careful
not to break the alignment tabs d.
Jeep Patriot / Dodge Caliber
Open the tailgate and remove the vehicle’s right
side taillight assembly by removing the two clips
holding the taillight in place. 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 e.
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. All connector surfaces should be clean
and free of dirt. Ensure that the connectors are
fully inserted with locking tabs in place. Repeat
step 4 for T-Connector end with the green wire.
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 f.
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 g. Repeat step 2
for T-Connector end with the green wire.
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.
Dodge Caravan and
Chrysler Town & Country
Jeep Patriot
Dodge Caliber Dodge Durango
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
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