Draw-Tite 118490 T-ONE CONNECTOR - Manual

118490-037 Rev. A 05/22/09
ENGLISH
TOOLS NEEDED:
Trim Panel Remover, Torx 30 driver, Drill (3/32”
Drill Bit), 1/4” socket, Utility Knife, Wire Cutters,
Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe
1. Open the tailgate and remove the vehicle’s
taillight assemblies by removing the two
T30 Torx head bolts on each side. Carefully
pry the taillight housings rearward away
from the vehicle, being careful not to break
the alignment tabs
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2. On the Driver’s side, disconnect the vehicle
wiring harness from the taillight socket. Plug
the T-Connector end with the yellow wire
in-between the mating plugs on the driver’s
side taillight socket and vehicle wiring harness.
All connector surfaces should be clean and
free of dirt. Ensure that the connectors are
fully inserted with locking tabs in place
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3. Route the harness containing the green wire
down the opening behind the taillight on the
driver’s side. Then route the harness across
and underneath the vehicle behind the bumper
fascia up through the opening behind the
passenger’s side taillight.
WARNING
Route the wire being careful to avoid any hot
pipes, heat shields, the fuel tank or any other
points that may pinch or break the wire.
4. Repeat step 2 for the passenger’s side using
the T-Connector containing the green wire.
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.
Do not drill into any exposed surfaces.) 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.
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.
6. On the driver’s side open the jack storage
door and remove the jack, tools and carpeting
to gain access to the vehicle wiring
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7. On driver’s side, pull the vehicle taillight wire
harness and unseat the grommet. Remove
the grommet from the vehicle harness by
untaping the tabs and slitting the grommet
as shown
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8. Route the vehicle connector and the 4-Flat
end thru the grommet hole into the jack
storage area
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NOTE
Store 4-Flat in jack storage compartment
when not is use.
Route 4-flat harness through rear tailgate/
door seal when in use.
WARNING
Be careful not to pinch harness in door latch.
9. Place the grommet on to the T-Connector
wiring, between the T-Connector and the
mating vehicle end, retape the tabs to secure
the grommet, and then reseat the grommet
into the hole on the vehicle from step 7.
10. Secure all loose wires with cable ties. Reinstall
taillight assemblies 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: (7.5 amps)
• Max. tail lights: (7.5 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.
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