Draw-Tite 118545 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.
118545-037 Rev. A 06/16/2011
Installation Instructions
Directives de montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Versa
6. Locate a suitable grounding point near the con-
nector 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.
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. From inside the vehicle, connect the black 12
ga. wire and the red wire from the T-Connector
black box with the supplied yellow butt connec-
tor. Either route the black wire thru a grommet
and along the exterior frame or follow the exist-
ing wiring along the thresholds into the engine
compartment up to the battery avoiding areas
that may pinch or break the wire h .
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.
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 i . Connect the other end of the fuse
holder to the black 12 ga. wire, using the yellow
butt connector (provided) j .
WARnInG
Read and follow all warnings and cautions
printed on the tow vehicle's battery.
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. For initial test, reset vehicle electrical
system by temporarily removing the key from
the ignition.
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.
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 pinch, cut or melt the wire.
11. 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.
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.
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Test-probe, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit), Philips Head,
Screwdriver
1. Open rear hatch. Temporarily remove the rear
threshold plate, storage covers and floor cover-
ing d.
2. Partially remove the rear interior trim panels
on both the driver and passenger side of the
vehicle. Several trim panel fasteners will need
to be removed to remove the panels. Set aside
all items removed being careful not to damage
parts ef.
3. On the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle,
locate the vehicle's taillight wiring harness. g
The taillight wiring harness will have a connec-
tion point, on both sides, matching the ends of
the T-Connector. Separate this connector, being
careful not to break the locking tabs. All con-
nector surfaces should be clean and free of dirt.
4. On the driver's side, insert the T-Connector end,
with the yellow wire, between the vehicle wir-
ing connectors and lock into place. Be careful
not to damage the locking tabs and be sure that
connectors are fully inserted with locking tabs in
place.
5. Route the T-Connector end with Green wire
to the passenger 's side behind the panels
and along the threshold. Repeat step 4 for
T-Connector end with the green wire.
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