Connecting the trailer control module
13. Connect both the 12-pin and the 18-pin connector to the trailer module.
14. Fasten the trailer module (Fig. 1/4) in the left-hand cavity behind the tail light using some
velcro tape.
15. Connect the brown wires with the eyelet to one ground point on the vehicle (Fig. 1/5). If
necessary, set up a conductive connection to the vehicle's ground.
Connecting the power supply
16. Lay the cable harness with the red cable as shown in Fig. 1/2.
Note
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the constant plus lines may be laid to the outside and
then along the underside of the vehicle to the front either in the passenger compartment (e.g.
in the Vito van) or through the second opening of the installed cable duct (e.g. in the Viano).
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Fig. 4.: Fuse holder assembly
17. Let the quick-connect receptacle of the red cable (Fig. 2/5) of the cable harness and the one
of the supplied single red cable (Fig. 2/4) lock into place in the fuse holder.
18. Install the yellow clip (Fig. 2/6).
19. Insert the fuse (Fig. 2/2) and fit the cover (Fig. 2/1).
20. Connect the red/black line in the same way.
21. Screw the separate red cables to the positive battery terminal.
Note
Ensure sufficient strain relief and correct installation of the fuse holder.
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Installation instructions:
Electrical system for towing hitch
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Vito/Viano ab 2003