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Installation Instructions

Directives de Montage

Instrucciones de Instalación

T-Connector

Connecteur en T

Conector en T

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Ford Edge

Instructions begin on Page 1

Les instructions commencent à la Page 2

Las instruciones empiezan en la Página 2

Mercury Mariner

Instructions begin on Page 1

Les instructions commencent à la Page 2

Las instruciones empiezan en la Página 2

Ford Escape

Instructions begin on Page 1

Les instructions commencent à la Page 2

Las instruciones empiezan en la Página 2

Ford Econoline

Instructions begin on Page 1

Les instructions commencent à la Page 2

Las instruciones empiezan en la Página 2

Lincoln MKX

Instructions begin on Page 1

Les instructions commencent à la Page 2

Las instruciones empiezan en la Página 2

Mazda Tribute

Instructions begin on Page 1

Les instructions commencent à la Page 2

Las instruciones empiezan en la Página 2

ENGLISH

FORD EDGE / LINCOLN MKX ONLY

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Trim Panel Remover, 10mm Socket & Ratchet

or 10mm Wrench, 20mm Socket & Ratchet

or 20mm Wrench, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit),

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

Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe

1. Open the rear tailgate to access the bolts that

hold the taillights in place. Remove two bolts and

carefully pry the taillight housings rearward away

from the vehicle, being careful not to break the

alignment tabs.

2. On both the driver’s and passenger’s side,

pull the vehicle taillight wire harness and unseat

the grommet

3. Inside the vehicle’s rear cargo area, temporarily remove

all floor coverings, cargo trays and plastic threshold

cover. Partially remove side trim panels, being careful

not to damage clips or screws

4. Behind the side trim panel on the Driver’s side, route

the T-Connector end with the yellow/brown wires out

of the opening exposed in step 2

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

wiring connectors, 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. Ensure that the mating surfaces are free of dirt.

Plug the T-Connector harness ontaining the yellow/

brown wires in between the vehicle’s mating

connectors. Ensure that the connectors are fully

inserted with locking tabs in place.

6. Route the T-Connector containing the green wire

below the threshold cover to the passenger’s side

taillight housing.

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

T-Connector containing the green wire.

8. On the driver’s side, in rear wheel well, partially remove

wheel well and mud guard

9. From the driver’s side taillight pocket, route one end of

the black wire thru the opening exposed in step 2 to

the T-Connector’s black box. Connect to red wire on

T-Connector’s black box with the supplied yellow butt

connector. Route the other end down thru the opening

in the taillight pocket, behind the bumper

10. From behind wheel well exposed in step 8, locate the

black wire. 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 or break the wire

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.

11. 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).

12. Locate a suitable grounding point near the connector

such as an existing ground stud or drill a 3/32” hole

and secure the white wire using the eyelet and screw

provided. (Do not drill into vehicle floor or bed.) Clean

dirt and rustproofing from area

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.

13. Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery cable

and install the 15 amp fuse into the fuse holder

from step 11.

WARNING

All connections must be complete for the T-Connector

to function properly. For initial test, reset vehicle

electrical system by temporarily removing the key from

the ignition. Test and verify installation with a test light

or trailer once installed.

14. On both the driver’s and passenger’s side,

slit the grommet to allow for T-Connector’s wiring.

Reseat grommet.

15. 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

cut or pinch the wire. In the driver’s side storage area,

clean a flat area using a mixture of rubbing alcohol

and water

16. Mount the T-Connector black box using double-sided

tape provided.

17. Reinstall wheel wells, mud guards, taillights and other

items removed during installation, being careful not to

pinch or cut the wires.

NOTE

Store 4-Flat connector in rear cargo area when not

in use.

WARNING

Overloading circuit can cause fires. DO NOT exceed

lower of towing 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.

Installation Continued: Page 2

Installation (suite): Page 2

Instalación continuación: Página 2

ENGLISH

MERCURY MARINER, FORD ESCAPE,

MAZDA TRIBUTE, FORD ECONOLINE

VAN ONLY

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Drill (3/32” Drill Bit), 1/4” socket, Wire Crimpers,

Wire Cutters, Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe

1. Open the rear tailgate to access the screws that

hold the taillights in place. Remove the screws and

carefully pry the taillight housings rearward away

from the vehicle, being careful not to break the

alignment tabs.

2. Disconnect the vehicle wiring harness from both

taillight sockets

. Plug the T-Connector end with

the yellow/brown wires 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.

3. On the driver’s side, route the T-Connector end with

the green wire and the wire with the 4-Flat connector

down through the opening between the vehicle bumper

and body

. Route the T-Connector end with green

wire to the passenger’s side and route the 4-Flat

underneath the bumper. Route T-Connector end with

green wire up through the opening on the passenger

side, being careful to avoid any hot pipes, heat shields,

the fuel tank or any other points that may pinch or

brake the wire. Repeat step 2 for the passenger’s side

using the T-Connector containing the green wire.

4. 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.

5. 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 hi. Connect the other end

of the fuse holder to the black 12 ga. wire, using the

yellow butt connector (provided).

WARNING

Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed on

the tow vehicle’s battery.

6. Beginning from the front of the vehicle, route the black

12 ga. wire rearward along the frame rail.

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.

7. Route the black 12 ga. wire to the rear driver’s side.

Locate the opening between the vehicle rear bumper

and body allowing entry to the rear driver’s side

taillight area. Route the wire up through this hole

and attach the black 12 ga. wire to the red wire from

the T-Connector black box with the supplied yellow

butt connector.

8. Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery cable

and install the 15 amp fuse into the fuse holder

from step 5.

WARNING

All connections must be complete for the T-Connector

to function properly. For initial test, reset vehicle

electrical system by temporarily removing the key from

the ignition. Test and verify installation with a test light

or trailer once installed.

9. Mount the T-Connector black box using

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.

10. Reinstall the taillight housing assemblies, positioning

the vehicle wiring harness between the housing and the

vehicle body. Secure the remainder of the T-Connector

harness under the bumper with cable ties provided,

being careful to avoid any areas that would cut or

pinch the wire.

NOTE

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

Bracket not included.

WARNING

Overloading circuit can cause fires. DO NOT exceed

lower of towing 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.

118551-037 Rev. A 07/06/11

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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