Tekonsha 118451 Directives De Montage

Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
GMC Acadia
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'installa-
tion. 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.
118451-037 Rev. A
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Drill (3/32" Drill Bit), Philips Head
Screwdriver, 7mm Socket & Ratchet
or 7mm Wrench
1. Open rear door. Remove both
taillight housing assemblies by
removing the two bolts for each
light and carefully prying the vehicle
taillight housing assembly away
from the vehicle, being careful
not to break the alignment tabs
2. On the driver's side, disconnect
the vehicle wiring harness from the
taillight socket. Plug the T-Connector
end with the yellow wire in-between
the mating plugs on the driver's
side taillight socket and vehicle
wiring harness.
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
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4. Route the T-Connector end with green
wire to the passenger's side and route
the 4-Flat underneath the bumper.
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.
Route T-Connector end with green
wire up through the opening on the
passenger side, being careful to avoid
areas that could damage wiring.
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Repeat step 2 for T-Connector end
with the green wire.
5. 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.) 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
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the vehicle and/or personal injury.
Do not drill into any exposed surfaces.
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.
6. 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
with the cable ties provided, to
prevent damage or rattling and 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: (7.5 amps)
• Max. tail lights: (7.5 amps)
Read vehicle's owners manual
& instruction sheet for additional
information.