Draw-Tite 118463 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.
118463-037 Rev. A 01/30/08
Installation Instructions
Directives de montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Volvo XC70
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Test-probe, Trim Panel Puller, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit),
10mm Socket, Ratchet, Wire Crimpers, Wire Cutters
1. Open the vehicle’s rear tailgate. On the driver’s
side remove access panel and pull out foam from
opening to locate rear of taillight d e. Repeat on
the passenger side. Remove threshold, trunk floor
panels and trays f. Set aside all items removed
being careful not to damage parts.
2. On the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle,
locate the vehicle’s taillight wiring harness, plugged
directly into the taillight socket e. 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. All connector surfaces should be
clean and free of dirt.
3. On the driver’s side, insert the T-Connector end,
with the yellow wire, between the vehicle 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 g. Repeat step 3 for T-Connector end
with the green wire.
8. Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery cable
and install the 10 amp fuse into the fuse holder
from step 7.
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.
9. 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.
10. Reinstall the threshold, storage covers, floor
covering and other items removed during
installation, being careful not to pinch or
cut the wires.
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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.
5. 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.
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. 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.
7. Under vehicle hood, locate the vehicle’s fuse box
h. Remove cover to access the power cable stud.
Using a 10mm socket, remove the nut from the
stud and set aside i. 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 power cable stud j.
Reattach 10mm nut removed and make sure all
other power connections are secure. Connect the
other end of the fuse holder to the black 12 ga.
wire, using the yellow butt connector (provided).
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Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed
on the tow vehicle’s battery.
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