Reese 118524 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.
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.
WARnInG
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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