Cequent Performance Products T-Connector Instrucciones De Instalación

Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Lincoln MKX
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 REQUIRED:
Torx 25 driver, 10mm Socket or Wrench,
5.5mm or 7/32" Socket or Wrench, Trim Panel
Remover, Drill (3/32" Drill Bit), Philips Head
Screwdriver, Test-probe
1. Open the rear tailgate to access the screws that
hold the taillights in place. Remove the T-25 Torx
screws and carefully pry the taillight housings
rearward away from the vehicle, being careful
not to break the alignment tabs def .
2. On the Driver's & Passenger's side, remove clips
from wheel well and all screws from lower fascia
area. Carefully pull back fascia pieces to expose
the area behind the fascia underneath vehicle
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3. Underneath the vehicle, determine a suitable
mounting point behind the rear bumper fascia on
the driver's side. Mount the T-Connector black box
using double-sided tape provided. Make sure that
the trailer's wire harness has adequate length to
reach this point.
WARNING
Make sure module is mounted so that the epoxy
side of the module is pointed towards the ground
to prevent any water buildup.
4. 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 f .
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5. 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.
6. 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 5.
7. Locate a suitable grounding point near the
black convertor box. (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.
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.
8. 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 j . Connect the
other end of the fuse holder to the black 12 ga.
wire, using the yellow butt connector (provided) k .
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed
on the tow vehicle's battery.
9. Beginning from the front of the vehicle, route the
black 12 ga. wire rearward along the frame rail.
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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.
10. 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 l .
11. Reconnect the vehicle's Negative (-) battery cable
and install the 15 amp fuse into the fuse holder
from step 8.
WARNING
Test and verify installation with a test light or trailer
once installed.
12. 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. Reinstall all covers,
clips and screws removed during installtion.
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.