Draw-Tite 118566 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

9. Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery
cable and install the 15 amp fuse into the fuse
holder from step 5.
WARNING
Test and verify installation with a test light or
trailer once installed.
10. 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.
WARNING
Make sure module is mounted so that the
epoxy side of the module is pointed towards
the ground to prevent any water buildup.
11. 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:
None, Trim Panel Remover, 8mm Socket
& Ratchet or 8mm Wrench, Drill (3/32”
Drill Bit), 1/4” socket, Wire Crimpers,
Wire Cutters, Test-probe
1. Open the tailgate and remove the vehicle’s
taillight assemblies by removing the four 8mm
hex head bolts on each side. Carefully pry the
housings away from the vehicle, being careful
not to break the alignment tabs
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2. Disconnect the vehicle wiring harness from
both taillight sockets. On the Drivers side,
fish the T-Connector end with the Yellow wires
up between the bumper and vehicle body into
the taillight pocket
e .
3. 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.
4. 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 3.
5. 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.
6. 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
f , 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).
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and cautions
printed on the tow vehicle’s battery.
7. Beginning from the front of the vehicle,
route the black 12 ga. wire rearward along
the frame rail
h .
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.
8. 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.
118566-037 Rev. A 7/3/2012
Installation Instructions
Directives de montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
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