Draw-Tite 118502 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

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.
118502-037 Rev. A 06/28/2010
Installation Instructions
Directives de montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
mercury milan
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Drill (3/32” Drill Bit), Philips Head Screwdriver,
10mm Socket & Ratchet or 10mm Wrench,
Wire Crimpers, Wire Cutters
1. Locate the vehicle wiring inside the vehicle’s
rear cargo area by partially removing the
plastic threshold cover and felt trunk liner d.
There will be connection points matching the
ends of the T-Connector adapter on the back
of each of the vehicle taillight housings e.
2. Separate the vehicle’s tail light connectors
and insert the T-Connector in between the
separated connectors. Check to see that
the mating surfaces of the vehicle wiring
connectors match the T-Connector ends.
All connector surfaces should be clean and
free of dirt. Be careful not to damage the lock-
ing tabs and be sure that connectors
are fully inserted with locking tabs in place.
3. On the driver’s side, attach each end of the
T-Connectors 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 step 3 using the T-Connector
ends containing the green wire.
5. From inside the trunk, connect the black
12 ga. wire and the red wire from the
T-Connector black box with the supplied
yellow butt connector.
6. Locate a suitable 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 eyelet and screw provided f.
CAUTION
Verify what is behind any surface prior to drill-
ing to avoid damage to the vehicle and/
or personal injury. Do not drill into any
exposed surfaces.
7. Route the black wire into the engine
compartment up to the battery g.
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. 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, attach the ring
terminal and secure to the vehicle’s Positive
(+) battery cable h. Connect the other end
of the fuse holder to the black 12 ga. wire,
using the yellow butt connector (provided) i.
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9. Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery
cable and install the 10 amp fuse into the fuse
holder from step 8.
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.
10. Secure the remainder of the T-Connector har-
ness with the cable ties provided, to
prevent damage or rattling and being
careful to avoid any areas that would cut
or pinch the wire. On the driver’s side on the
floor of the rear cargo area, clean a
flat area using a mixture of rubbing alcohol
and water. Mount the T-Connector black box
using double-sided tape provided. Replace
the trunk threshold and felt trunk liner.
NOTE
Store 4-Flat in rear cargo area when not
in use.
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.
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