Draw-Tite 118470 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

118470-037 Rev. A 05/22/08
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Trim Panel Remover, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit),
Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe
1. Open trunk. Temporarily remove the rear
threshold plate d. Partially remove the felt
trunk liner behind the taillights e.
2. On the driver and passenger sides of the
vehicle, locate the vehicle’s taillight wiring
harness. 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. All connector surfaces should
be clean and free of dirt
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3. On the driver’s side, insert the T-Connector
end, with the yellow wire, between the vehi-
cle wiring 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.
4. Route the T-Connector end with green
wire to the passenger ‘s side behind the
panels and along the threshold. Repeat step
3 using the T-Connector ends containing the
green wire.
5. Locate a suitable grounding point near
the connector. Clean dirt and rustproofing
from the area. Drill a 3/32” hole and secure
the white wire using the 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. In the driver’s side storage area, clean a flat
area using a mixture of rubbing alcohol and
water. Mount the T-Connector black box using
double-sided tape provided.
7. Route the 4-Flat from below the threshold
plate into trunk. Store there when not in use.
8. 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 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
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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, attach the ring terminal and secure
to the vehicle’s Positive (+) battery cable
hi. 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.
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. Reinstall felt trunk liner, threshold, 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.
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Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
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.
Nissan Altima Nissan Sentra
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