Tekonsha 118582 Directives De Montage

Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Nissan Sentra
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.
118582-037 Rev. B
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Trim Panel Remover, Drill (3/32" Drill Bit),
Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe
1. Open trunk. Temporarily remove the rear
threshold plate. Partially remove the felt trunk
liner behind the taillights AB
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-Connector. Separate this
connector, being careful not to break the
locking tabs. All connector surfaces should
be clean and free of dirt C .
3. 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. Route the T-Connector end with green 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.
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.
A
6/30/2016
B
6. From inside the vehicle, connect the black
12 ga. wire and the red wire from the
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 compartment up to
the battery avoiding areas that may pinch or
break the wire
.
WARNING
If routing the wire thru a grommet and along
the exterior of the vehicle, be careful to avoid
any 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
and secure to the vehicle's Positive (+) battery
cable F
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.
8. Reconnect the vehicle's Negative (-) battery
cable and install the 10 amp fuse into the
fuse holder from step 7.
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.
C
D .
E , attach the ring terminal
. Connect the other end of the fuse
D
E
F
9. Locate a flat surface in an out of the way place
and mount the T-Connector's black box-module,
to prevent damage or rattling.
10. 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.
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.