Tekonsha 118689 Directives De Montage

Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Malibu Premier
WARNING
ALWAYS read and follow all warnings and
instructions included with purchase before
beginning installation. Keep for future reference.
DO NOT exceed lower of towing manufacturing
rating (including in your vehicle owner's manual)
or specific amperage ratings stated on product.
ALWAYS read, understand and follow all
warnings and instructions printed on tow
vehicle's battery.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses and use all safety
precautions during installation.
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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 trunk. Temporarily remove the rear threshold
plate. Partially remove the felt trunk liner behind
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the taillights .
2. On the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle,
locate the vehicle's taillight wiring harness. The
taillight wiring harness will have a connection point,
on both sides, matching the ends of the T-One
T-Connector. Separate this connector, being careful
not to break the locking tabs. All connector surfaces
should be clean and free of dirt
3. On the driver's side, insert the T-One
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. Route the T-One T-Connector end with green
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wire to the passenger 's side behind the panels
and along the threshold. Repeat step 3 using the
T-Connector ends containing the green wire.
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5. Locate a suitable grounding point near the
connector. Clean dirt and rustproofing from the
area. Drill a 3/32" hole and secure the white
wire using the 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.
6. From inside the vehicle, connect the black 12
ga. wire and the black wire from the T-One
T-Connector black box with the supplied yellow
butt connector. Either route the black wire thru a
grommet and along the exterior frame or follow the
existing wiring along the thresholds into the engine
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may pinch or break the wire
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If routing the wire thru a grommet and along the
exterior of the vehicle, be careful to avoid any
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hot pipes, heat shields, the fuel tank or any other
points that may pinch or break the wire.
7. 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.
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8. Reconnect the vehicle's Negative (-) battery cable
and install the 15 amp fuse into the fuse holder
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from step 7 .
WARNING
All connections must be complete for the T-One
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.
9. Locate a flat surface in an out of the way place
and mount the T-One T-Connector's black
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box-module, to prevent damage or rattling.
10. Secure the remainder of the T-One
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.
11. Replace carpet, and any other clips or panels that
were removed during installation being careful not
to cut or pinch the wires.
NOTE
Store 4-Flat in trunk area when not in use.
WARNING
Overloading circuits can cause fires. DO NOT
exceed stated product ratings. Read vehicle's
owner's manual & instruction sheet for
additional information.
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T-Connector
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