TEKONSHA 118838 Instrucciones De Instalación

Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Kia Sorento
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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ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Trim Panel Remover, 10mm Socket & Ratchet or
10mm Wrench, Drill (3/32" Drill Bit), Wire Crimpers,
Wire Cutters, Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe
1. Open rear hatch, remove both drivers and passengers
side tail lights using a 10 mm socket and set aside.
2. Underneath on the drivers side frame rail, Remove
the plastic trim panel fastners securing the protective
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cover and set aside. Route harness containing the
yellow wire underneath the vehicle up through the
opening between the vehicle bumper and body to the
driver's side taillight pocket.
3. On the driver's side, insert the T-One
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. WARNING
Make sure module is mounted so that the epoxy side
of the module is pointed towards the ground to prevent
any water buildup.
On the Driver's side, mount the T-One
black box using the double-sided tape provided.
Secure the remainder of the T-One
with the cable ties provided, to prevent damage or rat-
tling and being careful to avoid any areas that would
cut or pinch the wire.
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5. 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.
Locate a suitable grounding point near the connector
such as an existing ground stud or drill a 3/32" hole
and secure the white wire using the eyelet and screw
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provided. (Do not drill into vehicle floor or bed.) Clean
dirt and rustproofing from area.
6. Route harness containing the green wire underneath
the vehicle up through the opening between the vehicle
bumper and body to the passenger's side taillight
pocket.
WARNING
Connector end,
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If routing the wire thru a grommet and along the exte-
rior 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.
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7. On the passenger's side, insert the T-One
end, with the green wire, between the vehicle wiring
connectors and lock into place. Be careful not to dam-
age the locking tabs and be sure that connectors are
fully inserted with locking tabs in place.
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8. Secure the remainder of the T-Connector harness
under the bumper with cable ties provided, being care-
Connector harness
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ful to avoid any areas that would cut or pinch the wire.
9. 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
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, attach the ring terminal and secure to the vehicle's
Positive (+) battery cable
the fuse holder to the black 12 ga. wire, using the yel-
low butt connector (provided)
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10. Beginning from the front of the vehicle, route the black
12 ga. wire rearward along the frame rail avoiding
any hot pipes, heat shields, the fuel tank or any other
points that may pinch or break the wire.
11. Connect the other end of the black 12 ga. wire to the
black power wire located on the T-Connector's black
box, using the yellow butt connector (provided).
12. Reconnect the vehicle's Negative (-) battery cable
and install the 15 amp fuse into the fuse holder from
step 9.
13. WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed
on the tow vehicle's battery. All connections must
be complete for the T-One Connector to function
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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..
14. Reinstall the plastic trim panels, threshold, storage
covers, floor covering and other items that may have
been removed during installation, being careful not to
pinch or cut the wires
NOTE
Secure all loose wires and mount the Trailer Tow
Harness in an accessible location with a bracket or
electrical box.
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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