Tekonsha 118669 Directives De Montage

Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Ford Edge
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'installation. 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.
118669-037 Rev. B
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
#2 Philips Screwdriver, Trim Panel Remover,
Drill (3/32" Drill Bit), 1/4" socket, Wire Crimpers,
Wire Cutters, Test-probe
1. Open the tailgate to remove the vehicle's
taillight housing assemblies d . Using a trim
panel remover, remove the square covers to
expose the taillight screws e . After removing
the screws, carefully pull the taillight away
from the vehicle being careful not to damage
the alignment pins f .
2. Disconnect the vehicle wiring harness from
both taillight sockets. On the Drivers side, fish
the T-Connector end with the yellow wires up
between the bumper and vehicle body into the
taillight pocket gh .
3. 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.
4. Route the T-Connector end with green wire to the
passenger's side and route the 4-Flat underneath
the bumper. Route T-Connector end with green
wire up through the opening on the passenger
side, being careful to avoid any hot pipes, heat
shields, the fuel tank or any other points that
may pinch or brake the wire. Repeat step 3 h .
5. Locate a suitable grounding point near the
connector. (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.
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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. 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) ij .
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed
on the tow vehicle's battery.
7. Beginning from the front of the vehicle, route the
black 12 ga. wire rearward along the frame rail k .
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.
8. Route the black 12 ga. wire to the rear driver's
side. Locate the opening between the vehicle
rear bumper and body allowing entry to the rear
driver's side taillight area. Route the wire up
through this hole and attach the black 12 ga.
wire to the black wire from the T-Connector
black box with the supplied yellow butt connector.
9. Reconnect the vehicle's Negative (-) battery cable
and install the 15 amp fuse into the fuse holder
from step 5.
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WARNING
Test and verify installation with a test light or
trailer once installed.
10. On driver's side, locate a flat surface in an out
of the way place and mount the T-Connector's
black convertor box with the double sided tape
WARNING
Make sure module is mounted so that the epoxy
side of the module is pointed towards the ground
to prevent any water buildup.
11. 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 under the
bumper with cable ties provided, 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: 2 per side (4.2 amps)
• Max. tail lights: (7.5 amps)
Read vehicle's owners manual & instruction sheet
for additional information.