Draw-Tite 118548 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

10. Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery cable
and install the 10 amp fuse into the fuse holder
from Step 9.
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.
11. 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 pinch, cut or melt the wire.
12. Reinstall the plastic trim panels, threshold,
storage covers, floor covering and other items
removed during installation, being careful not
to pinch or cut the wires.
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.
118548-037 Rev. A 06/13/11
ENGLISH
TOOLS NEEDED:
Trim Panel Remover, 10mm Socket &
Ratchet or 10mm Wrench, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit),
Wire Crimpers, Wire Cutters, Test-probe,
Phillips Head Screwdriver
1. Open trunk and remove threshold panel. Partially
remove the corner felt trunk liner, on both sides,
exposing the vehicle’s taillight wiring harness
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2. On the driver’s side, locate the vehicle’s taillight
wiring harness
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. Separate these connectors,
being careful not to break the locking tabs.
Check to see that the mating surfaces of the
vehicle harness connectors match the T-Connector
ends. All connector surfaces should be clean and
free of dirt.
3. On the driver’s side, attach the end of the
T-Connector containing the yellow and the
brown wires. Ensure that the connectors are
fully inserted with locking tabs in place.
4. Route the T-Connector containing the green
wire below the threshold cover to the passenger’s
side taillight housing. Repeat steps 2 and 3
using the T-Connector ends containing the
green and red wires.
NOTE
Route the 4-Flat through the driver’s side trim
panel into side storage compartment and store
there when not in use.
WARNING
Be careful not to pinch harness in trunk latch.
5. On driver’s side, locate a flat surface in a out
of the way place and mount the T-Connector’s
black convertor box with the double sided tape.
6. Locate a suitable grounding point on the driver’s
side near the connectors. Drill a 3/32” hole and
secure white wire with eyelet using screw provided.
Do not drill into any exposed surfaces.
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.
7. On the driver’s side, locate the red 12 ga. Power
wire from the T-Connector box. Attach the black
12 ga. wire provided.
8. Either route the black wire thru a grommet and
along the exterior frame or follow the existing
wiring along the thresholds into the engine
compartment up to the battery avoiding areas
that may pinch or break the wire
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WARNING
If routing the wire thru a grommet and along
the exterior of the vehicle, be careful to avoid
any hot pipes, heat shields, the fuel tank or any
other points that may pinch or break the wire.
9. 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
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, attach the ring terminal
and secure to the vehicle’s Positive (+) battery
cable
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. Connect the other end of the fuse
holder to the black 12 ga. wire, using the yellow
butt connector (provided)
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WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed
on the tow vehicle’s battery.
Ford Focus Sedan
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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