Tekonsha 118305 Instructions D'installation

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Installation instructions
Instructions d'installation
Instrucciones de instalación
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18305-037 10/8/03
Recommended Tools: Flat-Head Screwdriver, Trim Panel Tool, Drill, Wrench, Pliers and Torx.
NOTE: THIS VEHICLE HAS A "LOW SIDE" SWITCHED TAILLIGHT SYSTEM. CONVENTIONAL TROUBLE SHOOTING TECHNIQUES DO NOT APPLY
1. Read all instructions thoroughly before beginning.
2. Open the tailgate and remove the vehicle's taillight assemblies by removing the screws and carefully prying the taillight away from the vehicle (Fig. 2). Caution: Carefully
pry the taillights at the indicated points only to avoid damage.
3. Locate the vehicle's wiring harness. There will be connection points attached to each taillight housing matching the ends of the T-connector adapter.
4. Beginning on the left (driver's) side, disconnect the top gray connector from the taillight assembly. Plug the T-connector with the Yellow wire between the separated
halves. Be sure that the connectors are fully inserted with locking tabs in place.
5. Route the remainder of the T-connector assembly to the right (passenger's) side, at the same time pushing the Yellow wire in-between the bumper fascia and the vehicle
body.
6. On the passenger side, remove the middle black connector (Fig. 4) and plug the T-connector containing the Red & Brown wires between these separated halves. Be sure
that the connectors are fully inserted with locking tabs in place.
7. Disconnect the top gray connector from the taillight assembly (Fig. 4), and plug the T-connector with the Green & Red with White stripe wires in-between these separated
halves. Be sure that the connectors are fully inserted with locking tabs in place.
8. Locate a suitable grounding point near the connector. Drill a 3/32" hole and secure the white wire using the eyelet and screw provided. Do not drill into any exposed
surfaces.
9. Disconnect the vehicle's negative battery cable (The battery will be located on the driver's side). Using the ring terminal provided, attach the fuse holder (with the fuse
removed) to the positive battery terminal.
10. Connect the fuse holder to the black 12 Ga. wire using the yellow butt connector provided. Route the wire underneath the vehicle, from the fuse holder, rearward along
the frame rail to the bumper and over to the passenger's side taillight. Avoid any hot pipes, heat shields, gas tank or pinch points.
11. Route the black 12 Ga. wire from underneath the vehicle up thru the opening between the bumper and the taillight, and attach it to the blue T-connector wire marked
"Battery +" with the yellow butt connector provided.
12. Reconnect the vehicle's negative battery cable and install the 10 amp fuse provided.
13. Open the vehicle's jack storage compartment cover. From outside of the vehicle, pull the rubber grommet surrounding the passenger side wiring harness away from the
body (Fig. 8). Carefully slit the grommet to allow the T-connector's 4-flat connector and wires to pass through the grommet and into the jack storage compartment. Reinstall
the grommet into the mounting hole. Retain the 4-flat connector inside the jack storage compartment for future use.
14. Test the installation with a test light or trailer.
15. Clean a flat area, which will not interfere with the replacement of the taillight housing, using a 50/50-isopropyl alcohol/water mixture. Peel off the double-sided tape
backing and mount the T-connector's black convertor box.
16. Reattach the taillight housings and secure all loose wires using cable ties provided.
This unit is rated for 4 amps per circuits