Draw-Tite 118518 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.
118518-037 Rev. A 11/16/10
Installation Instructions
Directives de montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Outlander
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
10mm Socket & Ratchet or 10mm Wrench,
Trim Panel Remover, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit),
1/4” socket, Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe
1. Open rear tailgate and locate the vehicle jack storage
compartment on the passenger’s side. Remove panel
and tire jack to access harness area. d e f
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Set aside all items removed being careful not to
damage parts.
2. Reach inside the jack storage compartment. Locate
the access tray in the wheel well area and gently push
up on the wheel well access tray to remove. Remove
tray and set aside. f The harness is located inside
the access panel area. g
3. Check to see that the mating surfaces of the vehicle
harness connectors match the 10-Pin tow plug
adapter ends. Plug towing harness into white tow
plug. Ensure that the connectors are fully inserted
with locking tabs in place.
4. Locate a suitable grounding point near the connector.
Option 1:
Clean dirt and rustproofing from the area. Drill a 3/32”
hole and secure the white wire using the eyelet and
screw provided. (Do not drill into vehicle floor or bed.
Do not drill into any exposed surfaces.)
Option 2:
Locate existing ground stud. Loosen bolt, place screw
eyelet on stud and re-tighten bolt.
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. Locate the T-Connector’s Grey 12-Pin connector and
insert it into the mating connector located on the black
box-module. Check to see that the mating surfaces of
the wiring connectors match. 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.
6. Locate a flat surface in an out of the way place
and mount the T-Connector’s black box-module,
to prevent damage or rattling.
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This surface should be in an area that is free of
any moisture and mounted in an area that it is high
enough where it could not be exposed to direct
contact with any water or liquid substance.
WARnInG
The black box-module is intended to be mounted
ONLY in the INTERIOR of the vehicle. Mounting on
the exterior or areas exposed to the elements or
moisture could cause serious damage to the vehicle
and module. 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.
7. Route 4-Flat over to jack storage area.
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Store 4-Flat in jack storage compartment when
not is use.
BATTERy HARnESS InSTALLATIOn:
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Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed
on the tow vehicle’s battery. Open the hood and
locate the vehicle’s battery. Using a 10mm Wrench,
disconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) and Positive (+)
battery cables. h
9. Using a 10mm Socket and Ratchet, temporarily
remove the battery hold down bracket. Carefully move
the vehicle battery enough to gain access behind the
headlamp assembly. h
10. Locate the grey 4-Pin connector taped to a harness
behind the vehicle’s headlamp. Remove the vehicle’s
grey battery harness protective cap and check to see
if the mating surface is clean and free of dirt, clean if
necessary. On the T-Connector’s Battery Harness, if
not removed, remove the fuse from the fuse holder
(provided). Plug Battery Harness into the mating plug.
i j k. Ensure that the connectors are fully inserted
with locking tabs in place.
11. Route wire to the positive battery post. Secure with
cable ties (provided). Carefully replace the vehicle’s
battery back into its original position and re-install
the battery hold down bracket. Attach the fuse holder
(with fuse removed) to the positive (+) terminal of
the battery. Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) and
Positive battery cables and install the 15 amp fuse
into the fuse holder from step 10.
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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.
Re-insert key and turn key to the proper position.
13. Reinstall jack storage door, access tray, 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 vehicle 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.
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