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Reese 118524 T-ONE CONNECTOR User Manual

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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.

118524-037

Rev. A

11/04/10

Installation Instructions

Directives de montage

Instrucciones de Instalación

T-Connector

Connecteur en T

Conector en T

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, T20 Torx

1. Open the rear glass gate and tailgate to access the

screws that hold the taillights in place. The driver’s

side T-20 Torx screws can be located near the

tailgate hinge on the side of the taillight. d Remove

the screws and carefully pry the taillight housings

rearward away from the vehicle, being careful not

to break the alignment tabs.

2. Access the black housings that match the

housings on the T-Connector. e Slide the red

locking tab on the harness connector to the

unlocked position and disconnect the wire harness

from

both taillight sockets.

3. Beginning on the driver’s side, plug the T-Connector

harness containing the yellow wire in between

the vehicle’s mating connectors, and slide the

red locking tab into the locked position.

4. Route the harness containing the green wire and

the 4-flat down the opening behind the taillight on

the driver’s side. f Route the 4-flat harness to the

center of the vehicle. Route harness containing the

green wire underneath the vehicle up through the

opening behind the passenger’s side taillight.

5. Repeat step 4 for the passenger’s side using the

T-Connector harness end with the green wire. g

6. Locate a suitable grounding point near the adapter

such as the vehicle frame or crossmember.

(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.

7. On the driver’s side, locate the red 12 ga. Power

wire from the T-Connector box. Attach the black

12 ga. wire provided. Route the remaining wire

through the opening in the taillight socket, behind

the bumper. Route the black wire 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,

break or melt the wire. h

8. 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. Connect the

other end of the fuse holder to the black

12 ga. wire, using the yellow butt connector

(provided). i j

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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 15 amp fuse into the fuse holder

from step 8.

CAUTIOn

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.

10. Behind the taillight assembly on the Driver’s side,

clean a flat area using a mixture of rubbing alcohol

and water.

Mount the T-Connector black box using cable ties

or double-sided tape provided.

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Make sure module is mounted so that the epoxy

side of the module is pointed towards the ground to

prevent any water buildup. Ensure that the module

is not mounted underneath the vehicle or in an area

directly exposed to the elements. Damage to the

module or vehicle could occur.

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Make sure that the tail light assembly can be

reinstalled before mounting black box.

11. Reinstall taillight assemblies and other items

removed during installation, being careful not

to pinch or cut the wires.

12. 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.

nOTE

Mount 4-Flat in a suitable location under the vehicle.

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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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