Draw-tite 118583 T-ONE CONNECTOR User Manual download pdf

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 the rear tailgate to access the bolts that

hold the taillights in place

. Using a Phillips

head screwdriver, Remove the taillights on both

the driver and passenger side of the vehicle.

After removing the screws, carefully pull the

taillight away from the vehicle being careful

not to damage the alignment pins

2. On the Driver’s side, disconnect the vehicle wiring

harness from the taillight socket

. Separate this

connector, being careful not to break the locking

tabs. All connector surfaces should be clean and

free of dirt.

On the driver’s side, insert the T-Connector end,

with the yellow wire, between the vehicle wiring

connectors and lock into place. Be careful not to

damage the locking tabs and be sure that connectors

are fully inserted with locking tabs in place.

4. Begining at the Driver’s side taillight pocket,

route the 4-Flat harness and harness containing

the green and red wires down, on the interior

side of the bumper brace. Then route the

harness and 4-Flat across and underneath the

vehicle behind the bumper fascia. Route 4-Flat

to the center of the vehicle. Secure wire cable

ties provided. Continue to route the harness

containing the green wire 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.

5. Repeat steps 2 & 3 on passenger’s side with

T-Connector end containing the green wire.

6. Mount the T-Connector black box using double-

sided tape provided onto the bottom of the bumper

support channel.

7. 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.

8. On the driver’s side, locate the black 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

or break the wire

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)

WARNING

Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed

on the tow vehicle’s battery.

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

and install the 15 amp fuse into the fuse holder

from step 9.

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.

11. 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.

12. 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: 2 per side (4.2 amps)

• Max. tail lights: (7.5 amps)

Read vehicle’s owners manual & instruction sheet

for additional information.

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.

118583-037 Rev. A 3/5/2013

Installation Instructions

Directives de Montage

Instrucciones de Instalación

T-Connector

Connecteur en T

Conector en T

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Page 1 - Kia Sorento

ENGLISHTOOLS REQUIRED: Trim Panel Remover, 10mm Socket & Ratchet or 10mm Wrench, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit), 1/4” socket, Wire Crimpers, Wire Cutt

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ESPAÑOLHERRAMIENTAS NECESSARIAS: TCorte el removedor de paneles, Encaje y trinquete de 10mm o llave de tuercas de 10mm, Taladro (broca de 3/32”), L

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