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Draw-Tite 118570 T-ONE CONNECTOR User Manual

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7. 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.

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.

8. 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.

9. Reinstall the plastic trim panels, threshold,

storage covers, floor covering and other items

that may have been removed during installation,

being careful not to pinch or cut the wires

NOTE

Store 4-Flat in trunk area when not in use.

WARNING

Overloading circuit can cause fires.

DO NOTexceed lower of vehicle 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.

118570-037

Rev. A

8/10/12

ENGLISH

TOOLS NEEDED:

Trim Panel Remover, 10mm Socket &

Ratchet or 10mm Wrench, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit),

1/4” Socket, Wire Crimpers, Wire Cutters,

Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe

1. Rio Sedan

Open trunk and remove threshold panel.

Partially remove the corner felt trunk liner,

on both sides, exposing the vehicle’s taillight

wiring harness.

Rio V: (5 Door Hatchback)

Open rear hatch and push forward the rear

seat.Remove threshold, trunk floor panels and

trays d. Partially remove side trim panels,

being careful not to damage clips or screws e.

Locate the vehicle’s taillight wiring harness f.

2. The taillight wiring harness will have a

connection point, on both sides, matching

the ends of the T-Connector. Separate this

connector, being careful not to break the

locking tabs. Check to see that the mating

surfaces of the vehicle wiring connectors match

the T-Connector ends. On the driver’s side,

insert the T-Connector end, with the yellow

wire, between the vehicle wiring connectors

and lock into place.

WARNING

All connector surfaces should be clean

and free of dirt. Be careful not to damage the

locking tabs and be sure that connectors are

fully inserted with locking tabs in place.

3. Route the T-Connector containing the green

wire below the threshold cover to the

passenger’s side taillight housing. Repeat

step 2 for the passenger’s side using the

T-Connector containing the green wire.

4. 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.

5. On the Driver’s side, mount the T-Connector

Black Box using the double-sided tape provided.

6. From inside the vehicle, connect the black

12 ga. wire and the black wire from the

T-Connector black box with the supplied yellow

butt connector. 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 g.

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.

Rio Sedan

Rio V

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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