Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Toyota Venza
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.
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TOOLS NEEDED:
Test-probe, Trim Panel Puller, Drill (3/32" Drill Bit),
10mm Socket, Ratchet, Wire Cutter, Wire Crimper,
Phillips Head Screwdriver
1. Open the vehicle's rear tailgate
threshold, trunk floor panels and trays. Set aside
all items removed being careful not to damage
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2. On both sides of the vehicle, remove cargo loops
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, so that the trim panels can be carefully pulled
away from the vehicle.
3. On the driver's side, locate the vehicle's taillight
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wiring harness
. Separate these connectors,
being careful not to break the locking tabs.
Check to see that the mating surfaces of the
vehicle harness connectors match the T-Connector
ends. All connector surfaces should be clean
and free of dirt.
4. On the driver's side, attach the end of the
T-Connector containing the yellow and the
brown wires. Ensure that the connectors
are fully inserted with locking tabs in place.
5. Route the T-Connector containing the green
wire below the threshold cover to the passenger's
side taillight housing. Repeat step 4 using the
T-Connector ends containing the green wire.
NOTE
Route the 4-Flat through the driver's side trim
panel into side storage compartment and store
there when not in use.
6. On driver's side, locate a flat surface in a out of
the way place and mount the T-Connector's black
convertor box with the double sided tape.
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7. 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.
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CAUTION
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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.
WARNING
Be careful not to pinch harness in door latch.
8. On the driver's side, locate the red 12 ga. power
wire from the T-Connector box. Attach the black
12 ga. wire provided.
9. 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.
10. Disconnect the vehicle's Negative (-) battery cable.
If not removed, remove the fuse from the yellow
fuse holder (provided). After cutting the fuse holder
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wire
vehicle's Positive (+) battery cable
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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11. Reconnect the vehicle's Negative (-) battery
cable and install the 10 amp fuse into the
fuse holder from Step 10.
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.
12. 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.
13. Reinstall the plastic trim panels, threshold,
storage covers, floor covering and other items
removed during installation, being careful not
to pinch or cut the wires.
WARNING
Be careful not to pinch harness in door latch.
NOTE
Route the 4-Flat through the driver's side trim
panel into side storage compartment and store
there when not in use.
WARNING
Overloading circuit can cause fires. DO NOT
exceed lower of towing manufacturer rating or:
• Max. stop/turn light: 1 per side (2.1 amps)
• Max. tail lights: (5.6 amps)
Read vehicle's owners manual & instruction
sheet for additional information.
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