Reese 118568 T-ONE CONNECTOR User Manual

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Connect the other end of the fuse holder to the red

power wire in the fuse box, using the yellow butt

connector (provided).

NOTE

Using cable ties provided, make sure wire is routed

out of the fuse/relay box in a way that the fuse/relay
lid can be properly replaced

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. 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.

11. Replace carpet, and any other clips or panels that

were removed during installation being careful not

to cut or pinch the wires.

NOTE

Store 4-Flat in trunk area when not in use.

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.

ENGLISH

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Trim Panel Remover, 10mm Socket &

Ratchet or 10mm Wrench, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit),

1/4” Socket, Wire Crimpers, Wire Cutters,

Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe

1. Open trunk and remove threshold panel. Partially

remove the corner felt trunk liner, on both sides,
exposing the vehicle’s taillight wiring harness

2. Behind the taillights, there will be connection points

matching the ends of the T-Connector adapter on

the back of each of the vehicle taillight housings.

Beginning on the driver’s side, separate the vehicle’s

wiring connectors, being careful not to break the

locking tabs. Insert the T-Connector end, with the

yellow wire, between the vehicle wiring connectors

and lock into place. Ensure that the connectors are
fully inserted with locking tabs in place

3. Route the T-Connector end with green wire to the

passenger ‘s side behind the panels and along the

threshold. Repeat step 2 for T-Connector end with

the green wire.

4. Locate a suitable grounding point on the driver’s side

near the connectors. Drill a 3/32” hole and secure

white wire with eyelet using screw provided. Do not

drill into any exposed surfaces.

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.

NOTE

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. From inside the vehicle, connect the black 12 ga.

wire and the black wire from the T-Connector

black box with the supplied yellow butt connector.

On the Driver’s side, near the taillight plugs, locate

the existing vehicle blunt cut red power wire.

It will taped to the wire that connects to the
taillight connector

8. Open the vehicle hood and locate the vehicle fuse/

relay box near the battery. Remove the lid and locate

the red blunt cut power wire taped to an existing

harness. 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

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.

118568-037

Rev. A

9/28/2012

Installation Instructions

Directives de montage

Instrucciones de Instalación

T-Connector

Connecteur en T

Conector en T

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